PHOTO ESSAY: Barons’ Volleyball loses steam to Oilers in first Sunset League matchup

By Kailyn Huynh

After going on a four-game, non-league winning spree, the Barons hosted the Huntington Beach Oilers at home for their first league matchup, ultimately losing by a score of 0-3. The game took place on Friday, Feb. 27, and, along with their more recent away match against Marina, they are now fourth place in the Sunset League.

The Barons celebrate a successful play towards the start of the first set. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
Barons celebrate a kill by Sophomore Martin Nguyen. The first set ends with a score of 19-25. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
Sophomore Martin Nguyen goes for the kill. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
The Barons prepare for an attack by the Oilers. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
Down by 10 in the second set, the Barons call for a timeout. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
Senior Cayden Huynh strikes the ball. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
The Barons celebrate a kill. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
Seniors Billy Watkins and Andy Hernandez run in for the kill. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
Senior Arion Wang attempts to receive a high ball. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
Senior Billy Watkins attacks over three defenders. The second set ends with a score of 11-26. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
Senior Billy Watkins tips the ball over the net. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
Junior Trevin Le sets the ball. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
Senior libero Arion Wang dives for a fast-paced ball. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
Martin Nguyen attempts a kill between two HB blockers. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.
The Barons finish out the third and final set with a score of 19-25. Photo by Kailyn Huynh.