After a five-set win against Edison on Tuesday night, the Barons hoped to continue their momentum going against California third-ranked Corona Del Mar High School (CDM) at the Sunset League matched hosted at home last Weds.
However, Fountain Valley High School (3-8 in League, 19-8 overall) was unable to contest the Sea Kings (9-2 in League, 24-5 overall) who took the victory 0-3.
The Barons come off to a rough start, down by five in the first set.
A kill by sophomore Lucas Gamble gives the Barons their second point and the team trails 2-7.
Sophomores Bobby Watkins and Lucas Gamble block CDM’s outside hitter.
The Barons, while gaining momentum, still fall behind the Sea Kings 4-9.
Senior Thomas Tran sets the ball to sophomore Martin Nguyen, as sophomore Andrew Dang fakes the kill. The Barons score.
The Barons cheer after a successful play which brings them down 9-15.
While displaying improved serving accuracy, the Barons struggle against the Sea Kings’ strong offense.
Senior setter Thomas Tran confers with coach Becca Cheltenham.
Sophomore Lucas Gamble strikes and the score is 11-18.
Still unable to close the five point disparity, the Barons call for a time out.
The Barons come off strong immediately after the break with a block by sophomore Andrew Dang and senior Billy Watkins.
The Barons now trail by four points, 14-18.
After sophomore left-side hitter Martin Nguyen strikes, CDM’s block bounces out of bounds and the Barons gain the point.
Junior Trevin Le sets the ball to senior opposite hitter Billy Watkins.
CDM expands the gap and the Barons look to receive.
A far hit by the Sea Kings allow the Barons to narrowly survive.
The first set ends 20-25, but the Barons attempt to stay motivated.
Competing for three straight matches, from Mon. to Weds., the game against the Sea Kings tests the Barons’ endurance.
A point by sophomore Martin Nguyen brings the Barons 8-16.
Junior Kayden Tran fakes the set and dumps the ball to earn the point.
After a lengthy play which ends in favor of the Sea Kings, Barons come together, exhibiting frustration. The second set ends with a score of 15-25.
The Barons continue to fight through the third set. Senior Billy Watkins and sophomore Andrew Dang attempt a block.
Junior Ayden Luu serves the ball as the Barons manage to rally the first few points.
Senior libero Arion Wang shows excitement after a successful play.
After a dig by junior Kayden Tran, senior Thomas Tran sets the ball to sophomore Bobby Watkins. The Barons score.
The Barons demonstrate consistent hustle in third set, however they still fall short to the Sea Kings and lose by a score of 10-25.
The Barons will next face Pacifica High School at 5:45 PM for their senior night on Mon.
Correction 4/19: The photo mistakenly identifying Junior Trevin Le was changed to Junior Kayden Tran
