Here are the 2018 boys volleyball honors as selected by the coaches.
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Juan Benitez had 16 kills and 21 assists on Monday to lead Chaparral’s boys volleyball team to a 28-30, 25-13, 19-25, 25-12, 15-5 victory over visiting Boulder City.
Brandon Kampshoff had 20 kills and 16 digs, and Kyle Monton added 35 digs to help Las Vegas High’s boys volleyball team outlast Centennial 25-21, 21-25, 25-23, 21-25, 15-10 in a Class 4A state semifinal at Coronado on Tuesday.
The Bulldogs return seven letter winners and hope to compete in the Northwest League.
Arbor View finished with a 6-0 record, including a 25-23, 20-25, 15-12 victory over two-time defending Division I-A state champion Mojave in the bracket final Saturday, to win the nine-team tournament at Legacy High.
Kris Coe had 11 kills and nine blocks to help the Silverado volleyball team rally for a 10-25, 21-25, 25-22, 25-23, 19-17 win at Rancho on Wednesday.
Follow the link for postseason girls volleyball honors, as selected by coaches. All-league, all-region and all-state teams will be posted as they are received.
Talie Bonds had eight kills, 26 assists, 23 digs and three aces Wednesday as host Centennial outlasted Shadow Ridge, 26-24, 22-25, 14-25, 25-22, 15-13, in a matchup of two of the top girls volleyball teams in the Sunset Region.
A quick spin through the archived history of the Durango Fall Classic reveals some grim news for local girls volleyball teams.
Saunoa Afoa had 18 kills and three blocks Monday to help Desert Oasis’ boys volleyball team rally for an 18-25, 25-17, 17-25, 30-28, 15-7 victory over visiting Valley.
Matt Johnson appreciates the recognition, but even the Coronado girls volleyball coach is a bit skeptical of his team’s lofty national rankings.