The El Dorado boys volleyball team clinched a thrilling victory over Sunny Hills in a five-set playoff match, rallying from behind in the decisive set to secure a 23-25, 25-19, 16-25, 25-23, 15-13 win at El Dorado High. Led by Max Smith with 25 kills and Trent Chaffin with 10 kills, El Dorado's strong performance advances them to the quarterfinals against Peninsula, after reaching the same stage last year. Coach Brit Brown commended her team's hard work and determination in achieving their playoff goals.

By the Numbers
  • El Dorado's record: 28-5
  • Ryan Chia's stats: 12 blocks, 17 digs, 2 aces
  • Dillon Overbeck's contribution: 22 digs
  • Ryan Mesnik's kills for Sunny Hills: 15
  • Sunny Hills' record: 24-8
Yes, But

Despite the intense match, a moment of accidental contact occurred when Overbeck was hit in the face by the ball swung by Mesnik, causing a brief pause before sportsmanship prevailed during the post-game handshakes.

State of Play
  • El Dorado will face Peninsula in the quarterfinals following their back-to-back quarterfinal appearances.
  • Sunny Hills coach Soliguen remains proud of his team's performance despite the loss, highlighting the missed opportunities in the final moments.
What's Next

El Dorado looks ahead to the upcoming quarterfinal match against Peninsula with high spirits and determination.

Bottom Line

El Dorado's boys volleyball team's resilience and teamwork were on full display as they secured a hard-fought victory, advancing to the next stage with commendable performances from key players like Max Smith and Ryan Chia, setting the stage for an exciting quarterfinal clash.