Manhattan Beach Open volleyball

Jake Gibb tries to block the spike of Kevin Wong in the men’s championship game Sunday at the Manhattan Beach Open. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Jake Gibb gets low to make a pass in the Manhattan Beach Open men’s championship match on Sunday. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Kevin Wong challenges a hit by Jake Gibb on Sunday in the Manhattan Beach Open men’s championship match. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Spectators make some noise during the finals of the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open on Sunday afternoon. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Jenny Johnson Jordan goes after a dig in the women’s final of the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open on Sunday. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Nicole Branagh, left, and teammate Elaine Youngs celebrate after winning the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open women’s championship on Sunday. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Annett Davis, right, and Elaine Youngs battle above the net during the women’s championship game Sunday at the Manhattan Beach Open. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Elaine Youngs attempts a spike past the block attempt of Jenny Johnson Jordan on Sunday in the women’s championship match of the Manhattan Beach Open. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Nicole Branagh braces for a block attempt as Annett Davis powers through a spike on Sunday in the Manhattan Beach Open women’s final. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Matt Fuerbringer tries to block a spike by Todd Rogers during their match Saturday in the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open. Rogers and teammate Phil Dalhausser advanced to the semifinals. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Matt Fuerbringer tries to get a spike past the block attempt of Phil Dalhausser during play Saturday in the Manhattan Beach Open. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

A couple of fans make noise on Saturday during the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Casey Jennings signs autographs for fans after a match Saturday at the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Elaine Youngs goes for a spike Saturday during play in the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open. Youngs and teammate Nicole Branagh remained unbeaten on the day. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Lisa Rutledge takes the serve next to teammate Brooke Hanson during play Saturday in the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

A view from above the main volleyball court at the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open on Saturday. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Jake Gibb concentrates on making a pass Saturday during the Manhattan Beach Open. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Brooke Hanson dives in vain during a match with partner Lisa Rutledge. They defeated Chara Harris and Megan Wallin at the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open tournament. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Lisa Rutledge, right, and partner Brooke Hanson, left, on their way to defeating Chara Harris and Megan Wallin at the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Lisa Rutledge, right, in action at the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open tournament. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Volleyball fans watch the action on the Stadium Court at the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Phil Dalhausser in action at the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open tournament. Dalhausser and partner Todd Rogers won their match against Fernando Sabla and Corin Bemus. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Fernando Sabla in action at the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open tournament. Sabla and partner Corin Bemus lost to Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Phil Dalhausser signs autographs at the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open tournament. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Eddie Stokes makes a dig during the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open tournament Friday. He and his partner, Mike Diehl, played against Lucas Black and Paul Bocage in an elimination match. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Lucas Black pleads his case to an official during the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Manhattan Beach Open on Friday. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Eddie Stokes receives congratulations after he and his partner, Mike Diehl, defeated Lucas Black and Paul Bocage in an elimination match. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)