DIV. III MATCH TO SPOTLIGHT VALLEYBALL.Byline: Chris Cocoles Staff Writer Coach Bill Schnobrich of Village Christian almost wishes he could be a fan tonight when his Crusaders meet Chaminade in a Southern Section Division III
Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. boys' volleyball semifinal. ``This is going to be a wonderful match to watch,'' Schnobrich said. ``I wish I could just sit back and enjoy it. But I'll be working.'' So, too, will Chaminade coach Eric Dick. The Eagles (19-3) and the Crusaders (24-0) figure to give the crowd at Glendale College good value on the price of admission for the 7 p.m. match. ``We're expecting a five-game war,'' Schnobrich said. The teams haven't played each other this year or in recent seasons, but the players are familiar with each other. Chaminade seniors Paul Jocas and Adam Hickerson play club volleyball with Village junior Nick Manghelli. San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. volleyball, normally overlooked by volleyball-rich Orange County and Beach cities The Beach Cities (sometimes Bay Cities) of Southern California include Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. All three cities are renowned for their beaches. such as Manhattan, Redondo and Newport, is on display tonight. ``It should be fun. It's a win-win situation for the Valley,'' Schnobrich said. Third-seeded Village Christian has lost just one game in its three playoff play·off also play-off n. Sports 1. A final game or series of games played to break a tie. 2. A series of games played to determine a championship. Noun 1. victories over Brethren Christian, Bishop Diego and Salesian. But second-seeded Chaminade was tested in its quarterfinal quar·ter·fi·nal adj. Of or relating to one of four competitions in a tournament, whose winners go on to play in semifinal competitions. n. 1. quarterfinals A quarterfinal round. 2. A quarterfinal match. match at Laguna Beach Laguna Beach (ləg  `nə), city (1990 pop. 23,170), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast; founded 1887, inc. 1927. last Friday. Chaminade was taken to a fifth game and heckled by a rowdy Laguna Beach student body. ``You've got a bunch of kids in their stands that are screaming obscenities to our kids and our kids are just ignoring it and playing,'' Dick said. ``That was the best part.'' The Eagles made quick work of the Artists in the decisive game, winning 15-6 after leading 12-0. ``That was a big step. We just wanted to stay pumped up because the crowd was giving us a lot of crap,'' Hickerson said. ``We wanted it to win, I guess more than they did.'' While Village Christian's veterans reached the section quarterfinals last year, Chaminade is new to the playoff scene. At times, the Eagles were rattled rat·tle 1 v. rat·tled, rat·tling, rat·tles v.intr. 1. a. To make or emit a quick succession of short percussive sounds. b. in the Laguna Beach match. And they can't afford similar meltdowns against a much stronger opponent in the Crusaders. ``It's mainly going to be a keep-your-cool kind of game,'' Hickerson said. ``We can't get down on ourselves. . . . I know some of the players on that Village Christian team, and they're pretty good. But I think we can beat them as long as we keep our cool and play smart.'' Both teams are balanced. Chaminade has an all-around threat in Jocas at setter setter: see sporting dog. setter Any of three breeds derived from a medieval hunting dog that would set (lie down) when it found birds so that it and the birds could be covered with a net. Setters have long hair on the ears, chest, legs, and tail. and strong outside hitters in Hickerson and Brian Bardos. Village Christian counters with its junior trio of Manghelli, Ken Benesh and Travis Atkinson. Senior Josh Seffel is another weapon for the Crusaders. ``It's not a matter of shutting down one guy,'' Schnobrich said of Chaminade. ``It makes it difficult to prepare for them. I would think they will have a very difficult time preparing for us as well.'' Tonight's winner plays either Santa Ynez or Whittier Christian in the finals on Saturday at Cypress College Cypress College is a community college located in Cypress, California. Opened on September 12 1966 , the southern California college offers a variety of general education (51 associates degrees), transfer courses (58 transfer majors), and 139 vocational programs leading to . VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS What: Division III semifinals Who: Chaminade vs. Village Christian When: 7 p.m. tonight Where: Glendale College. Chaminade players to watch: Sr. S Sr. abbr. 1. or sr. senior 2. señor 3. Ecclesiastical sister (title) Adj. 1. sr. Paul Jocas; Sr. OH Adam Hickerson; Jr. OH Brian Bardos; Sr. OP Art D'Egidio. Village Christian players to watch: Sr. MB Josh Seffel;Jr. OH Ken Benesh; Jr. MB Travis Atkinson; Jr. OH Nick Manghelli. CAPTION(S): box Box: Volleyball playoffs (see text) |
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