Ending the season on a high note

Team captain Bernardo Roese led in assists this season with 10.23 assists per set and teammate Cole against the odds we actually won it,” Chea said.

Chea led in kills with a total of 23.

Despite the obstacles that men’s volleyball faced early in the season, their perseverance led to winning their eighth state title.

The Brahmas finished the season with an overall record of 14-6. While in conference, they finished undefeated, going 6-0 and securing a spot in the playoffs.

Roese was awarded Most Valuable Player in conference, while Chea was named MVP for the state tournament which took place at Fullerton College.

“It was a tough start. We had 100 percent effort no matter what. There were times we didn’t have our setter so other people had to give double the effort. I’m proud of the team and

Chea mentioned that before the LBCC game, Walker spoke with him and said they were going to beat the Vikings.

“I remember before the game coach pulled me aside and said Cole we are going to win this game. It is going to happen. That faith pushed me harder and got rid of my nerves,” Chea said.

The Brahmas managed to bring home another state title, even though their biggest challenge early in the season was limited players, due to players not being cleared to play.

Head Coach Lance Walker said they lost about a third of their season due to players who weren’t cleared and that affected them. Once everyone was cleared, everyone saw the changes in their record.

“We had a fantastic team,” Walker said. “Once everyone was cleared we went undefeated.”

Walker said they all knew they weren’t at their best, but they didn’t give up because they believed they could improve throughout the season.

According to Walker the Brahmas’ starting record of 4-6 was not good, but the guys trusted the process and he’s grateful that they trusted him to help them improve as well.

Roese said a lot of hard work was put into making the team because six players were showing for practice while others were dealing with injuries and getting cleared.

Roese said the bond they had not only as teammates, but also as friends helped them stay strong throughout the season.

The turning point for them though was the second game they played against Long Beach City College and lost, where Roese and the whole team showed great frustration.

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