Poia earns all-state honors

Freshman outside hitter Poyer Poia was selected by the Orange Empire

Conference coaches to the all-state tournament team for his

performance in the Orange Coast College men’s volleyball team’s run

to the state semifinals, where it was defeated by three-time

defending champion L.A. Pierce in five games. Poia led the Bucs in

kills with 21 against Pierce and El Camino (23) during the playoffs.

Poia, who also had 17 digs against Pierce, along with OCC freshman

setter Mike Murphy were selected to the OEC first team. Murphy

tallied 41 assists and three service aces in the state semifinal.

Sophomore opposite Paul Pomroy, freshman middle blocker Levi

Luster and sophomore libero Kaione Scott garnered second-team

all-conference honors. Scott had 12 digs against Pierce.

Freshman middle blocker Dane Gilliam earned honorable mention.

The Pirates (17-7, 11-5 in the OEC) finished second to Golden West

in the conference.