Boys volleyball: CdM sweeps past Laguna Beach

CORONA DEL MAR - Corona del Mar High’s boys volleyball team opened

the Pacific Coast League competition on the right foot, hammering

visiting Laguna Beach, 15-3, 15-6, 15-7, Wednesday night.

“We we’re an exciting team to watch,” Coach Steve Conti said. “I really

liked our enthusiasm and our hustle tonight.”

Greg Stampley led the attack with 18 kills and four blocks, while Brian

Gallagher (nine kills) Chris Shepardson (eight kills) and Forest Mack

(five kills) kept the Sea Kings’ onslaught coming against the Artists.

Assisting the offense, literally, was Kevin Hansen who had 32 assists to

go along with his three kills and three blocks.

Conti was equally pleased with the serving of Shepardson, who had two

aces and contributed to several Laguna Beach headaches.

“He was causing a lot of trouble on their side of the net thanks to his

jump-serves,” Conti said. “He helped us get a lot of free balls for our

side because they couldn’t handle him.”

The Sea Kings have some time off before traveling to Estancia Wednesday

at 6 p.m. in further PCL action.