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by Garth Meyer The fourth Knob Hill Classic volleyball tournament was held Oct. 12 on Redondo Beach, a project by local weekend players Freddie Harb and Jeno Sario. This year was a 20-team format with two divisions and nine sponsors. “2024 was the culmination,” Harb said. “The best vibe, the best tournament we’ve had and […]
Against all odds, Holly McPeak would not let go of her Olympic dream by Mark McDermott Holly McPeak never expected things to come easy. As a normal sized human playing at the highest levels of volleyball, a sport of giants, she had little choice. But the challenges she faced along the way were beyond difficult, […]
He left volleyball behind to play in the NBA. But he always intended to return to the sport he loved to chase an Olympic gold. by Mark McDermott Chase Budinger had a tough but enviable choice to make. It was 2006, and his high school days at La Costa Canyon in Carlsbad were coming to […]
by Mark McDermott In a clash of archrivals who also happened to be the two top ranked boys volleyball teams in the nation, top-ranked Mira Costa just couldn’t get over the hump. The Mustangs lost in straight sets to the Loyola Cubs in a match that was closer – and for Mira Costa, more frustrating […]
by Paul Teetor Hometown player crushes home town team The Mira Costa boys volleyball team, ranked first in the country, ran into a roadblock Friday night in the form of Loyola and its star outside hitter Sean Kelly. Ironically, Kelly, the top ranked player in the nations, is from Manhattan Beach. Kelly’s 30th and final […]