Redondo Union Boys Volleyball Triumphs Over Top-Ranked Mira Costa in Exciting Match
Redondo Union Volleyball Triumphs Over Mira Costa in Thrilling Match
In an exhilarating showdown Thursday night, the Redondo Union volleyball team defied expectations, clinching a hard-fought 3-2 victory against the top-ranked Mira Costa squad. The action unfolded in Redondo’s gym, where the Sea Hawks showcased their determination and resilience, overcoming their South Bay rivals in a tightly contested match with set scores of 27-25, 21-25, 25-22, 21-25, and 15-13.
"The chemistry on our team was key,” said setter Tommy Spalding, who, along with two other teammates, is set to continue his academic and athletic career at MIT. All three had crucial performances during the match.
In a pivotal moment, Carter Mirabal executed a crucial block, followed closely by Vaughan Flaherty’s kill, assisted by Spalding—a display of teamwork that exemplified the Sea Hawks’ synergy on the court. JR Boice, who has committed to Long Beach State, consistently delivered powerful kills. Meanwhile, Cash Essert’s serving and overall performance effectively kept Mira Costa’s Mateo Fuerbringer in check. Fuerbringer, however, found his footing in the fifth set, contributing six kills as Mira Costa threatened with an 11-9 lead, but Redondo managed to rally back for the win.
This victory marks only Mira Costa’s second defeat in 25 matches, allowing Redondo Union to seize first place in the Bay League.
Baseball Highlights
In other sports news, Orange Lutheran advanced to the semifinals of the National High School Invitational in Cary, North Carolina, following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Jacksonville’s Trinity Christian. Andrew Felizzari delivered the game-winning walk-off single in the eighth inning, while Brady Murrietta’s squeeze bunt in the seventh inning tied the score. CJ Weinstein contributed two doubles in the win.
In another matchup, Venice (Fla.) secured a dominant 12-0 victory against Harvard-Westlake, limiting the Wolverines to just three hits at the same event.
The Braves of St. John Bosco notched their first loss of the tournament, falling 3-2 to Casteel from Queen Creek, Arizona. Jack Champlin pitched five innings for St. John Bosco while also contributing two RBIs.
Several local teams also saw action: Chatsworth edged Taft 6-3, Granada Hills triumphed over El Camino Real 4-3, and Sun Valley Poly edged San Fernando 4-2 in tight contests.
Softball Updates
In softball, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame dominated Sierra Canyon with a 10-0 victory, fueled by Kelsey Luderer’s three hits and two RBIs, alongside a commendable performance by freshman Ainsley Jenkins, who threw five scoreless innings.
Chaminade showcased their strength with a 15-2 win over Louisville, where Norah Pettersen led the team with two hits and four RBIs. Carson defeated San Pedro 10-0, thanks to Atiana Rodriguez’s impressive performance, which included a double and a triple among her three hits.
Murrieta Mesa continued its unbeaten streak, improving to 16-0 with a 15-0 win over Chaparral, highlighted by Tatum Wolff’s two home runs.
These results emphasize the intense competition and talent present in local high school sports as teams battle for positioning and pride on the court and field.
