Santa Barbara High boys volleyball cruised to a three-set sweep over Rio Mesa on Thursday at JR Richards Gym, 25-13, 25-21, 25-16.
Chase Holdren led a strong passing attack for the Dons, ending with 29 assists and getting plenty of his teammates involved.
Raglan Kear led the way with 18 kills while Mikey Denver and Will Harman had six of their own.
Defensively, Dana Whitney had 14 digs while also passing at a 2.75 average.
Santa Barbara (2-0, 1-0 Channel League) will be on the road against Mira Costa on Friday at 6 p.m.
Cate 3, St. Bonaventure 0
Cate boys volleyball earned a three-set sweep over St. Bonaventure, 25-23, 25-12, 25-18.
Ben Richmond had a big night in the win, collecting 18 kills while also getting it done defensively with several clutch digs late in sets.
The Rams were dominant from the service line, missing just six serves while Zadin Stephens tallied six aces and Mack Nieman and Lucien Tann registered three and two, respectively.
Stephens had a strong game from the setter position, spreading out the offense evenly.
“The team really came together on the court tonight and it was a well-played, well-deserved win,” Cate coach KC Collins said.
The Rams will return from their Spring Break against Bishop Diego on Tuesday, Mar. 26.
Laguna Blanca 3, Dunn 0
The Owls also picked up a sweep of their own, taking down Dunn in a Tri-Valley League matchup, 25-10, 25-12, 25-20.
Ganden Walker led Laguna Blanca with six kills and four aces while Soren Alldredge ended with five kills and one block.
“It was nice to see some different people out there in some new positions,” Owls coach Jason Donnelly said. “I thought Baylor (Wilson) did a nice job setting tonight when we went to the 6-2.”
Laguna Blanca (4-0, 3-0 TVL) will compete in the Morro Bay Tournament this weekend.
Carpinteria 3, Cabrillo 0
The Warriors picked up their first win of the young season in sweeping fashion, 25-22, 25-19, 25-19.
The offensive duo of Xavier Reyes and Cole Rowbottom paced the offensive attack with several clutch kills.
Carpinteria (1-2) will kick off league action next week.
