May 1, 2024

Skylar Jones/Photo Essay/Beginning Journalism

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Mira Costa’s Varsity Volleyball team takes the court for warmup around 7 p.m. on May 2, 2017. Costa’s varsity was recently defeated at Redondo while Costa’s Frosh and JV teams won.

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Costa’s varsity lines up as the announcer introduces Costa and Redondo’s players. After warming up for about 15 minutes, the teams get ready for a close and intense game.

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Costa varsity huddles up and does their routinely chant prior to the start of the game. The chant gets the boys riled up and ready for the game.

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Varsity’s #3 Jack Walmer steps up to the line to serve. The crowd quieted down and suspense filled the room. The serve was good and Costa won the point.

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Costa huddles up for a timeout during the second period of the game. They are currently currently trailing Redondo by one point, which they need to make a comeback.

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The crowd goes crazy as Costa makes a comeback in the second set. Costa needs one point to seal their win, so traditionally, the crowd holds up a “one” to symbolize the one point. Costa won the set.

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Costa is one point away from winning the second set. Once again, the pressure builds and the crowd gets pumped hoping for a win. Everyone cheered and held up their “ones”.

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Costa leads against Redondo in the third set by 3 points. They need one more point to seal their win against Redondo, so there is an immense amount of pressure on both teams.

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The game is now close in the third set with Costa and Redondo tied at 24. Whoever wins the next two points will finish the set with a win. The pressure is overwhelming for both Redondo and Costa.

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Costa wins the third set, leaving them with a 3-0 sweep and a successful win. The team and the crowd races to the court to celebrate Varsity’s amazing and memorable win.

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