Mira Costa rebounds to beat rival Loyola in key Division 1 boys volleyball match
Casey White leads the Mira Costa faithful in celebrating the Mustang’s win over rival Loyola. Photo No matter what week of the season, when the boys volleyball teams from Mira Costa and Loyola square off a playoff atmosphere fills the gym and Friday’s non-league match played at Loyola Marymount University between the rivals was no exception. Unable to capitalize on a 24-22 lead in the first set, Mira Costa dropped the first two sets 24-26, 18-25 and it appeared that Loyola, ranked second in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 poll, would make quick work in beating third-ranked Mira Costa. Connor Inlow’s three consecutive kills in the final set propelled Mira Costa to a come-from-behind win. Photo But Mira Costa had other ideas, preventing the sweep while leading throughout the third set for a resounding 25-16 win. The Mustangs held off the Cubs 25-22 to capture the fourth set and set up a do-or-die final set to 15 points. Loyola players remembered the last time the two teams had played. It was the 2012 Division 1 championship match and Mira Costa had won the first two sets, Loyola the next two and Mira Costa the fifth. The Cubs were hoping for a role reversal but the Mustangs were…
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