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All-Area Boys’ Volleyball First Team

Burroughs High’s Skyler Bercini was voted to the All-Area Boys’ Volleyball First Team.
(Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)
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Skyler Bercini, Senior, Libero, Burroughs

Defender was a force for the Pacific League champions. The all-league first-team selection tallied 22 aces and a team-high 285 digs, second most for a season in program history.

Anders Johnson, Senior, Middle Blocker, Crescenta Valley

Earned Pacific League co-Player of the Year while playing with a debilitating knee injury. Middle blocker tallied 262 kills and 94 blocks.

Cole Kaitz, Junior, Opposite, Burroughs

Powerful player was named to Pacific League first team after leading his team with 284 kills, while he was also tops in blocks with 51. Was named MVP of the sixth annual San Gabriel Valley All-Star Underclassmen Game.

AJ Nicassio, Sophomore, Outside Hitter, Flintridge Prep

Was a force for the Rebels and was named the Prep League Most Valuable Player. Tallied 269 kills, 285 digs, 41 aces and 25 blocks to help Rebels win league title and reach playoffs.

St. Francis’ Sean Stephen was voted to the All-Area Boys’ Volleyball First Team.
(Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Sean Stephen, Senior, Outside Hitter, St. Francis

Versatile player tallied 264 kills and 17 aces to earn All-Mission League first-team honors for second straight season. Served as Golden Knights’ top offensive option.

Jonathan Tapan, Senior, Setter, Burbank

Excellent passer and defender, senior led the Bulldogs to the postseason and was a Pacific League first-team pick. Was named most valuable player of the sixth annual San Gabriel Valley All-Star Upperclassmen Game.

Burroughs High’s Joel Brinton was voted the All-Area Boys’ Volleyball Coach of the Year.
(Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

COACH OF THE YEAR

Joel Brinton, Burroughs

It was another strong season for the veteran coach, who saw his team make the jump from Division II to Division I. The Indians won an eighth straight Pacific League championship and advanced to the second round of the playoffs.

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