The Owls swept into the second round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs with a 25-15, 25-16, 25-17 win at home Tuesday over Claremont.
Finn Walker led with 13 kills, and also had three aces and four digs. Freddie Russell added nine kills on a .562 hitting percentage.
Kincade Avery had five kills, and Jack Schiebler distributed 31 assists and added three aces.
Walker “continues to play at a high level … He has worked extremely hard and is playing his best volleyball,” Laguna Blanca coach Jason Donnelly said.
Others on the team are also stepping up for the Owls, who are now 7-1, Donnelly said.
“We played very well tonight across the board. Our serve receive was outstanding throughout the entire match. Miles Sedlin had a great night passing and our offense was very crisp.”
“We found the matchups early in the middle and our Jack Shiebler was able to get Freddie Russell and Kincade Avery the ball early and often. Being able to establish the middle early allowed our pin hitters to find holes the rest of the night. It was a very clean match for us.”
Laguna Blanca will host Laguna Hills on Thursday at 6 p.m.