PHOTO ESSAY: Boys’ volleyball claws apart the Whitney Wildcats in 3-0 match

By Kailyn Huynh

The varsity boys’ volleyball team competed in a home match against non-league competitor Whitney High School on Monday, Apr. 13. Their match was won in three straight sets, leading to the team’s overall record of 18-7.

The match begins with the first point going towards the Wildcats. Junior Kayden Tran rises to swing the ball.
Sophomore Martin Nguyen swings above defenders.
Sophomore Lucas Gamble and Senior Andy Hernandez successfully block an attack by the Wildcats.
Senior Andy Hernandez goes for the kill.
Senior Arion Wang dives to save the ball and the Barons recover to gain a point bringing them down by one, 22-23.
The Barons manage to scrape by and win the first set 26-24. Junior Trevin Le sets the ball for Sophomore Lucas Gamble.
Sophomore Lucas Gamble and Junior Trevin Le go up for the block.
Sophomore Andrew Dang rises and aims for the kill.
Senior Billy Watkins prepares to strike the ball.
Sophomore Lucas Gamble readies himself for a hit. The Barons lead 21-16 in the second set, ultimately defeating the Wildcats 25-18.
The Barons defeat the Wildcats 25-19 in the final set after holding an 8-point lead.