Boys volleyball: Sorrells makes return

COSTA MESA - Costa Mesa High has named Dave Sorrells boys

volleyball coach, according to Athletic Director Kirk Bauermeister.

Sorrells replaces Jon Carlew, who coached the Mustangs in 1996-97 and

again in 2000.

It’s a return to Mesa for Sorrells, who coached the Mustangs’ girls

program from 1995-96.

“I’d have to say I’m pretty excited,” Sorrells said. “Hopefully, the

boys will get my message. The boys are going to play harder than they

ever have and it’s going to be a program that people in this area can be

proud of. The winning will take care of itself.”

Following his first stint at Mesa, Sorrells spent one season at La

Habra High in 1997, where he led the girls team to the Freeway League

title and a trip to the CIF Southern Section Division III title match.

Since then, Sorrells has been involved with the beach volleyball

circuit, working with such players as Olympic gold medalists Dane Blanton

and Eric Fonoimoana.

Girls volleyball coach Darlene Bailey will assist Sorrells with the

junior varsity program.