UPDATED (March 7, 2025 at 9:32 am PST) – Last night the El Segundo Eagles defeated the Santa Monica Vikings in four sets.
The Eagles played a physical game against the Vikings. Led by their Outside Hitters, the Eagles were able to get above the net and the blocking hands of the SAMO players.
Although the Vikings were at one point ahead of the Eagles by six points, there were unable to keep the lead and send the play into the fifth set.
“We played a lot of good teams recently and I’m happy with the results,” said Coach Pete Barraza. “I’m looking forward to our league play and believe the boys will do well.”
On Monday, Santa Monica plays the Malibu team in Santa Monica. The game starts at 3:30 pm PST and will be live streamed on www.3rdstreet.tv.
El Segundo will begin their league play next week. This year, El Segundo will play in the Bay League where they will play against Mira Costa, Redondo Union, South Torrance, and Peninsula.
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SANTA MONICA (March 3, 2025) – “The game never stops.” “The only important point is the one that you are playing for now.” “Don’t lose your cool – stay calm and focus.” “It’s only a game.”
These are some of the thoughts that might go through the minds of young volleyball players as they face one another from across the net.
It’s easy to write this but it is different when the serve coming at you is speeding through the air at 45 mph.
During the quick sets, the players are usually jocular. They stay loose. There are hands slaps and good natured joking. They are all friends and during Club Season, there is a lot of mixing and matching and crossover.
On Thursday, the El Segundo Eagles travel to Bay City where they will play against the SAMO High Vikings. The Eagles, led by the always smiling wonder twins, have been recently flying high. Last week they defeated Torrance in three quick sets. Before that, the Eagles soared past Wiseburn – Da Vinci in three consecutive sets at Wiseburn.
The Santa Monica Vikings have been doing a little pillaging of their own. Last week they had three games. The Vikings vanquished Palos Verdes at the end of the week. In the middle of the week they travelled to Brentwood. The game went to four sets but Santa Monica ultimately won. In the beginning of the week, the Vikings sailed over to Torrance where they conquered the Tartars in four sets.
Santa Monica Head Coach, Pete Barraza, was happy with the team’s performance last week. “There are a few things we can work on but we are getting better every game,” he said. “The team played hard last week and I’m glad we can take a little rest before the El Segundo game.”
Last week, middle blocker, Breyon, had several impressive blocks that helped the Vikings defeat Palos Verdes. This players has a few more years of high school to develop as a player. We are expecting good things from him.
Alec Green, the voice of So Cal Volleyball will once again announce the play-by-play for the Thursday match-up between El Segundo and Santa Monica. You can watch the live stream here on 3rdstree.tv.
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