Set sail toward Vikings Men's Volleyball advances to semifinals against undefeated team

Men’s volleyball advance to the semifinals of the state championship to face the undefeated Long Beach City College Vikings after a straight set win over the Fullerton College Hornets, Friday night (25-20, 25-12 and 25-17).

The last time men’s volleyball was in the playoffs was in 2013 when Head Coach Lance Walker first took over the program.

Walker attributed his team’s success to the energy of fans in the gym Friday afternoon.

“We had alumni in the crowds, returning players, we had family and friends. The energy was just very positive, which is what we want,” Walker said. “I mean, this is the biggest turnout we’ve had all year. I think that the support helps the confidence of a team like this.”

The Brahmas trailed behind the Hornets by as much as four points.

However, they managed to pull ahead, and Cole Chea got the kill that gave the team the first set.

Chea leads the team in kills with 191, the third highest in the Western State North Conference.

Walker said he was particularly impressed with the steady rhythm the team established early on in the game.