Evan O’Neil, sophomore, spikes the ball.
The team took a breath after a play.
Junior Rylan De Souza went airborne as he aimed to strike the ball across the court through an overhand serve.
Senior Tyler Smith prepared to leap and serve the ball.
Junior Rylan De Souza and senior Jack Gill in the midst of a double block.
Senior Tyler Smith, the setter of the team, defended the ball from reaching their side.
Players on the court prepared themselves for an incoming serve.
Sophomore Evan O’Neil readied himself to deflect the ball as the opposing team was actively blocking the net.
Sophomore Jayden Gilbert made a bump on the ball to the other team as surrounding teammates watched.
Members of the team who were on the court briefly celebrated the score they made.
The first boys volleyball game of the year took place on April 9, at 6:00 p.m against Estacada High School in the Brick Oven. Bringing in a 2-1 victory, the team ended the game with a third set score of 25-16 and took home the program’s inaugural victory.
The boys volleyball program was started by senior Tyler Smith, who played high school volleyball last year, but for another school. As a result, he felt inspired to bring the sport to La Salle and start a team. He was then supported by sophomore Evan O’Neil, who also has experience with boys volleyball and helped him find the team’s current volleyball coach, Dennis Zhukov.
The next match will take place on April 11 against Central Catholic High School in the Brick Oven.
