The Annual ND Alumni Volleyball Tournament concluded over the final weekend of 2018 at the ND gym in Talafofo, where a familiar set of volleyball veterans took on a much younger generation of talent in the championship game.
The first ever Alumni Tournament winners in team Mix Plate, comprised of key members of coach Blaine Afaisen’s volleyball dynasty, battled to a nail-biting 5th set, but the fresher legs of the new kids in Wow6 outlasted the veterans 19-25, 25-21, 18-25, 26-24, 25-20.
Not exclusive to just ND Alumni, led by coach Vicente Flores, Wow6 took down last years champions in IGY6 in the semifinals to earn their title shot. Mix Plate defeated a red hot Mosa’s team to also secure their spot, but the tournament teams saw a dip in rosters after National Volleyball members had to attend an event UOG before the playoff matches Sunday evening.
Members of Wow6 pose for a trophy after winning the ND Alumni Volleyball Title. (photo by Carmelita Gogue)
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Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
MMA/Boxing
MARTINEZ DROPPING TO 185 IN NEXT FIGHT
Volleyball
KNIGHTS PULL OFF 5-SETTER OVER SHARKS
Basketball
TAMUNING GYM REOPENS AFTER RENOVATIONS
Running/Track
JAPAN RUNNERS CROSS KO’KO’ FINISH LINE FIRST
Volleyball
KNIGHTS PULL OFF 5-SETTER OVER SHARKS
Basketball
TAMUNING GYM REOPENS AFTER RENOVATIONS
Running/Track
JAPAN RUNNERS CROSS KO’KO’ FINISH LINE FIRST
QUICK HITS
The FD Rugby Team head to Virginia to participate in the 14th Gonzaga Rugby Classic on April 12-13. Good luck boys.
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Ashley Samaniego and the UCLA Bruins made it to the NCAA Women’s Final Four, before losing to eventual champions UConn.
The 2007 Simon Sanchez graduate is in his first year with the Bruins women’s basketball team as the Director of Athletic Performance. This after years at California State University, Northridge in the same capacity.
Coach Ash must be bringing some goodness to the Bruins as UCLA is currently ranked #1 in the country and earned its first No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament in program history.
(photo of Coach Ash and the Big Ten championship trophy)
