Boys volleyball: Mesa earns first PCL win over rival

COSTA MESA - Costa Mesa High boys volleyball coach Dave Sorrells

said his Mustangs played their best match of the season as they defeated

crosstown rival Estancia, 13-15, 15-6, 15-8, 15-6.

Mesa junior Carlos Jaime finished with six blocks and nine kills,

while senior Mike Payne had 12 kills and Eli Solis slammed 11 kills for

the host Mustangs (2-8, 1-5 in league).

“This is a huge, huge win,” Sorrells said. “I am extremely pleased

with the overall team effort. Everyone deserves credit.”

Estancia (1-5 in league) was led by Don Phan (13 kills), Dan Woda

(11), John Lindsay (eight), as well as 32 assists from setter Nick

Rycroft.

Both teams are off for spring recess and will resume PCL competition

April 25.