VolleyBall Stories
Hermosa Wave
Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs earn second consecutive AVP victory
In a re-match of the Huntington Beach final, McPeak and Youngs again proved their dominance by picking up their second championship title in as many tournaments. The duo defeated DeNocochea and Fontana in straight sets 21-15, 21-14. McPeak and Youngs breezed through the tournament, never dropping a set during their five matches enroute to the victory. It was the 58th career victory for McPeak, who is now tied with Jackie Silva for second on the all-time list and just nine victories behind Karolyn Kirby who holds the record with 67 career wins.
Albert Hannemann and Jeff Nygaard Win Mens Hermosa Beach Open
Albert Hannemann and Jeff Nygaard upset the top seeded duo of Stein Metzger and Kevin Wong in an intense 100 minute final to pick up their first AVP tour victory.
Hannemann and Nygaard, in a hotly contested match, bested Metzger and Wong 18-21, 29-27, 27-25, with 17 lead changes in the final game. After Hannemann and Nygaard got their first lead at 10-9 neither team ever had more than a one-point advantage. Hannemann and Nygaard had their first match point at 14-13, and then had to stave off three match points by their opponents before getting another opportunity at 18 - 17. Failing to convert, Metzger and Wong had six chances to win the match, but couldn't convert. Battling back, Hannemann and Nygaard finally closed out the championship point on their fourth opportunity at 26-25.
Brian Lewis Injury Ends Semi-final Match
A quad injury to Brian Lewis in game 2 vs. Albert Hannemann & Nyqaard ended Lewis & Ayakutubby's semi-final match.
Lewis/Ayakutubby had won game 1 and were leading game 2 when the injury occured.