McLaughlin made the Gauchos believers

After three years, Rick McLaughlin’s words have finally sunk into the hard heads of the UCSB men’s volleyball team. When McLaughlin took over for … [Read more...]

Rogers-Dalhausser win 10th straight; Hanson-Fendrick still rolling

Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser are back in another final four on the FIVB World Tour. The local pro beach volleyball stars and reigning world tour … [Read more...]

Gauchos crush USC, roll into NCAA Final

It took 23 years for UCSB to get revenge on USC and the Gauchos did it in grand style on Thursday night in the NCAA men's volleyball semifinals at … [Read more...]

Dos Pueblos earns CIF berth in a marathon with Royals

With an automatic CIF playoff berth on the line in a rivalry match, the Dos Pueblos and San Marcos boys volleyball teams left everything on the court … [Read more...]

Hanson-Fendrick score huge FIVB upset in Shanghai

Former UCSB star Brooke Hanson pulled off perhaps the biggest win of her pro beach volleyball career on Thursday, as she and partner Lauren Fendrick … [Read more...]

SBVC 18-Smack, 17-Smack teams earn spots at nationals

The Santa Barbara Volleyball Club will be sending two more teams to the Junior Nationals this summer. The club’s 18-Smack and 17-Smack teams … [Read more...]

Gauchos have thrived in playoff pressure cooker

It’s not about magic, UCSB men’s volleyball coach Rick McLaughlin said of his team’s run to the NCAA Final Four. “I think it’s just the drive of … [Read more...]

DP sweeps Buena, sets up showdown with San Marcos

Dos Pueblos took care of business against Buena to set up a showdown with San Marcos for second place in the Channel League. The Chargers got 10 … [Read more...]