Costa boys move into first-place tie in hunt for Bay volleyball title
Roy McFarland led Mira Costa’s offensive attack with 19 kills. Photo By Randy Angel In a battle between two of the top teams in CIF Southern section Division 1, Mira Costa’s boys volleyball team took one step closer to winning at least a share of the Bay League title when the Mustangs swept visiting Palos Verdes Tuesday afternoon. The win avenged a loss to the Sea Kings in the first meeting between the two squads and moved the Mustangs into a first-place tie. Fifth-ranked Mira Costa (15-3, 5-1) used a strong defense and a match-high 19 kills by Roy McFarland in its 25-15, 25-15, 30-28 victory over No. 3 Palos Verdes (17-5, 5-1). “It was a good win, a win we were obviously focused on getting as one of our goals is to win league,” Mira Costa coach Sean Shoptaw said. “We set the tone early winning the serve and pass match ups. Our blocking and defense really ignited us in some key stretches in each game.” Mira Costa took a 15-11 lead in the first game before pulling away as Palos Verdes shot itself in the foot finishing the match with 28 unforced errors. In the second game, the Mustangs battled back from a 13-9 deficit and, after Dane Johnson’s ace tied the game 13-13, Mira Costa…
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