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Lancer Volleyball Team Wins Two Straight Tournaments
La Salle High School varsity team still undefeated in Del Rey league play.
On the heels of two consecutive weekend tournament victories, coupled with solid play throughout their league and non-league schedule, the La Salle Lancers are looking to meet, or improve upon, their impressive Final Four finish in last year’s CIF-Southern Section 2AA playoffs.
Winning the Hilltop High Invitational in San Diego Oct. 8, besting 26 teams from Southern California proved to the Lancers that they were improving and benefiting from a rigorous early season schedule that had them facing perennial powers, Lakewood, Notre Dame Academy and St. Lucy’s.
They duplicated their fantastic finish in San Diego County by winning the 29th Annual Marlborough Classic this past Saturday, Oct. 15 in Hancock Park, defeating host Marlborough in the Finals.
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“These in-season tournaments are different than league play matches," head coach Tiare Tuitama said. “But getting to play another 12 matches in two days over the two weekends allows us to continue to develop our continuity and experience of playing together. Ultimately, it is about more game situations for our team, and our girls have really excelled in doing well in these formats.”
The Lancers have also done well throughout league play, currently sitting at 4-0 after a thrilling 5-set win on the road at Bishop Montgomery on Thursday, Oct. 13. Trailing by two sets, the Lancers rallied to win the last three, overcoming a strong Knights team that was also undefeated in league play entering the match. The two teams will meet again at La Salle in the Duffy Lewis Gymnasium on Monday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m., in a match that could decide the 2011 Del Rey League Championship.
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“It has been an absolute delight coaching this group of girls. They are an extremely fun, talented and flexible collection of athletes,” Coach Tuitama said. “They are resilient and have demonstrated time and time again their fortitude and commitment to the team. We look forward to representing La Salle throughout the balance of our league play, as well as continue the momentum into CIF, Division 2 AA playoffs.”