On Saturday March 16, the Avalon Lancers boys volleyball team hosted their second annual volleyball tournament. The Lancers went 3-1 in pool play losing to Southlands Christian in their first pool play game 25-20, 25-22.
The Lancers then defeated the next three teams Legacy College Prep 25-18, 25-19. Magnolia Science Reseda 25-15, 25-10, and Magnolia Science Van Nuys 25-19, 25-16. They then got to redeem themselves in the championship game where the Avalon Lancers defeated Southlands Christian who is currently 14-3 and one of the top ranked teams in Division 6, by scores of 25-16 and 25-15.
The Lancers were led by junior outside hitter Jacob Mello, who had 36 kills and 55 digs. Junior, setter Aaron Meza had 86 assist and 9 aces, 8 kills and 4 blocks. Sophomore Erick Madriz had 17 kills and 5 blocks, senior David Mulgado had 26 kills and 33 digs. Junior Chris Gonzales had 4 blocks, 13 digs and played great defense. Uriel Gonzales had 11 kills and 39 digs.
Aaron Meza was named the Tournament MVP and Jacob Mello, David Mulgado, Erick Madriz and Uriel Gonzales were named to the All-Tournament Team. Avalon is ranked No. 2 in this week’s CIF-SS Division 7 poll, moving up two spots from the previous week.
