Kristen Berlo shined against competition from around the country, and the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club’s 18-Smack team went 9-1 at the three-day Las Vegas Invitational.The tournament draws teams from all over the country, and is attended by several college recruiters.The 18-Smack suffered its only loss against Texas Advantage 18-Black in the “challenge” match to get into the top 16 of the Open Division. The team placed 17th and won the Bronze A bracket by beating Coast 18-Ozhan … [Read more...]
Garrett likes what he sees after DP sweeps Ventura
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
An energetic Dos Pueblos girls volleyball swept Ventura, 25-17, 25-20, 25-20, in a Channel League match Tuesday night at the Cougars’ gym.The Chargers (9-1, 2-0) are ranked second in CIF Division 1-AA.“Tonight was a total team effort,” DP coach Todd Garrett said. “We saw a lot of things we have been working hard on in practice transfer to the court. As a coach, it feels really good to see that.”Garrett saw Emma Craine step in at libero and pick up eight digs, middle blocker … [Read more...]
Chargers bag another victory
Thursday, September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dos Pueblos' girls volleyball team worked over Valencia on Thursday night, felling visiting Valencia 25-16, 25-15, 25-22 in a non-league matchup."Tonight was a total team effort," said Chargers head coach Todd Garrett. "We served lights out totaling 11 aces with only 7 errors."Emma Craine, Sierra Hofstatter, Hannah Harris, Colleen O'Connor and Katie Spieler drew praise from there head coach for their serving, passing, and defense. Amanda Moriarty led the team in kills with 12, followed … [Read more...]
No. 2-ranked Chargers romp in season opener
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dos Pueblos played its first official girls volleyball match of the season on Wednesday, and the Chargers came out fired up and never let up in sweeping Newbury Park 25-11, 25-18, 25-13 on the road.Dos Pueblos, ranked No. 2 in CIF Division 1-AA, won two preseason tournaments before Wednesday night’s opener.“The girls came out with a lot of energy,” assistant coach Jacky Yao said. “We were able to put in a couple different lineups and the girls all contributed.”Hannah Harris … [Read more...]
Rottmans win a pair of titles at CBVA Youth Tournament
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Local teams won five of the seven divisons at the California Beach Volleyball Association Youth Tournament at East Beach on Tuesday.The Rottman family earned a pair of titles. Alexis Rottman teamed with Dane Miller to win the Girls 14s division, beating Tatum Vedder-MaCayla Moore. Dani Rottman and Katie Spieler won the 18s championship over Camarillo’s Danielle Helland and Hannah Kimball. It was their third title together.In the Girls 16s final, Grace Halleck and Emma Craine of Santa … [Read more...]
