The Aliso Niguel boys volleyball team went up against rival Tesoro High School on April 9.
It was a close call for both teams during the first set, however, Tesoro ended up scoring enough to take the first set as their own.
During the second set, Tesoro took the lead on the scoreboard right away. Throughout the set, Tesoro continuously scored, leaving Aliso behind. In the end, Tesoro won the set once again, leaving Aliso with much recovery.
For the boys, this next set determined if the game would continue or if it would end with Tesoro taking the win home.
Deciding to change the lineup, Aliso subbed in other players who usually do not get as much playing time. This alteration allowed Aliso to bring new plays in and surprise Tesoro with their team spirit.
Unpredictably, Aliso took this set into their own hands and led ahead of Tesoro by a few points. As the Aliso players started to get more into the rotation, the boys were able to successfully score many points and leave Tesoro in the dust.
By just a couple of points, Aliso was able to secure the win for this set; allowing the game to continue.
At this point during the game, the set score between Aliso Niguel and Tesoro was 2-1. The following set determined if the game would continue in a tie between the two teams or a win for Tesoro.
Aliso started the second set in the lead with a few points ahead of Tesoro. It was a tough set for both teams as the pressure was on. In the end, Tesoro prevailed with a set score of 3-1.
Nathan Joseph (11), the outside hitter, states, “I feel that this past game against Tesoro was the best we’ve played as a team, we played a really good team and even if we lost, we still managed to hold our own and win a set.”
Aliso fought greatly for this game and despite the rest period during spring break, the boys gave it their all and plan on continuing to do so at their following games.
The previous games Aliso has played this season were against Trabuco Hills High School, San Clemente High School, San Juan Hills High School, Edison High School, Junipero Serra Catholic High School, Corona Del Mar and St. Margaret’s High School.
Aliso played Trabuco Hills on March 28. The boys continued to hold their play against Trabuco, yet the game sadly ended with a loss of 0-3. The boys went against San Clemente on March 26 and ended the game with a loss to San Clemente of 0-3.
On March 21, Aliso went up against San Juan Hills, motivated to secure a win against their opponents. Succeeding, the boys were able to win the first three sets allowing Aliso to take home the win of 3-0. On March 12, the boys played Trabuco again and ended the game with a close score of 2-3.
Aliso played Edison on March 5 and lost with a score of 0-3. The boys went up against Jserra twice on Feb. 24 and Feb. 27. In both games Jserra took home the win. On Feb. 23, Aliso played Corona Del Mar. The game ended with a win for their opponents with a score of 0-2.
Aliso played against St. Margaret’s on Feb. 23. The game was close for Aliso, yet St. Margaret’s prevailed in the end with a score of 1-2.
Trevor Curameng (11), a right-side hitter, states, “We have come so far as a team from where we were at the start of the season. I am looking forward to our last few games.”
This season the Aliso Niguel boys volleyball team will not be continuing onto CIF.
