Mira Costa’s boys volleyball team focused on demanding week
The return of All-CIF player Scott Stephanoff to the starting lineup will help Mira Costa when the Mustangs host Palos Verdes Thursday and play non-league rival Loyola on Friday. Photo Mira Costa’s boys volleyball team continues what could be the most demanding week of the regular season. After splitting a two-match series in Hawaii against powerhouse teams in the Clash of the Titans tournament, Mira Costa head coach Mike Ninnis’ squad returned to the mainland to prepare for a critical match against Bay League foe Palos Verdes and a traditional battle against non-league rival Loyola. After a disappointing 25-21, 20-25, 25-23, 25-21 loss to a strong Punahou team on Friday night, Mira Costa rebounded Saturday to defeat Kamehameha 27-29, 25-19, 25-18, and 25-17 in what is recognized as one of the premier tournaments in the country by ESPN Rise. “It was nice to end the trip with a win,” Ninnis said. “Nobody played particularly well against Punahou, but it was good to see Scott Stephanoff back on the court Saturday night after being out with a back injury for a few matches.” The loss to Punahou was only the second of the year for Mira Costa (12-2) which also fell to CIF Southern…
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