Girls volleyball: Sea Kings share PCL title

CORONA DEL MAR - Corona del Mar High girls volleyball coach Steve

Conti isn’t selfish.

With Thursday’s 15-7, 15-8, 15-12 win over visiting Costa Mesa, the

Sea Kings earned half of the Pacific Coast League title with Laguna

Beach.

The Artists earned a share of the crown by defeating Northwood on

Thursday.

“Part of the title is better than none,” Conti pointed out. “I think

we’re coming out with more consistency than we did at the beginning of

the season. Now, if an opponent gets a point, they earn that point

instead of us giving it to them.”

Lindsay Anstandig led the Sea Kings (15-8, 9-1 in league) with 12

kills, while Sara Deming and Kate Petry each chipped in with eight.

The Mustangs (7-7, 4-5) were paced by the all-around play of Casey

Peterson and Emily Abbott.

“These girls were a pleasure to coach,” Mesa Coach Darlene Bailey

said. “From where we started to where we ended, it’s been a great year.

They’re positive, coachable and very responsible.”

CdM will host rival Newport Harbor with a chance to even the score.

The Sailors defeated the Sea Kings in four games on Sept. 21.