Huntington Beach's victory over Corona del Mar in a thrilling five-set match likely previews the upcoming boys' volleyball playoffs in the CIF Southern Section Division 1, setting the stage for an exciting postseason.

By the Numbers
  • Huntington Beach's overall record is 26-5, while Corona del Mar holds a 21-6 record.
  • Junior middle blocker Nick Ganier led Huntington Beach with 16 kills, followed by senior hitters Bennet Tchaikovsky and Aidan Dubno with 14 kills each.
  • Sophomore Logan Hutnick contributed 12 kills, and senior setter Jake Pazanti recorded 53 assists for Huntington Beach.
Yes, But

While the match showcased outstanding performances, it also highlighted weaknesses and challenges for both teams as they head into the playoffs.

State of Play
  • Corona del Mar and Newport Harbor share the league championship with 4-2 records, with Huntington Beach following at 3-3 and Edison at 1-5.
  • The boys' volleyball playoff pairings, set to be released Saturday, will likely feature all four Surf League teams in the eight-team Division 1 bracket.
  • The Division 1 final on May 11 at Cerritos College will bring together the winners of Pool A and Pool B from three rounds of pool play.
What's Next

As the boys' volleyball playoffs approach, teams are gearing up for intense competition, with the top eight teams vying for the Division 1 championship.

Bottom Line

Huntington Beach's thrilling victory over Corona del Mar sets the stage for a highly competitive boys' volleyball postseason, with teams preparing to battle for the Division 1 title in what promises to be an exciting and challenging playoff series.