weeknine

RBVL couldn’t get away from the rain this past Wednesday afternoon on July 25^th. The week 9 games were rough to watch and play in with the poor weather that has carried on and off throughout the week. Concessions were closed down and empty of the DFDs, and the usual biking traffic was practically absent on the Boardwalk.

The American Flag flew high at the Riis Park Beach Bazaar from the windy rain as the volleyball players and friends made their way onto the sand. The people piled in to play and watch regardless of the weather conditions; the same large crowd did not let rain keep them from their fun. They did what it took to be prepared to play their best games. People came wearing hoodies and sweatpants, hats and swimsuits, and carried along their beach umbrellas and chairs to protect them. The games were intense with players fighting to keep their control and team winning. Wave Division’s top two teams- Kiss My Ace and Sand Spikers- competed and had an interesting game on court 22. Taylor Tsatsis on Kiss My Ace and the rest of the team played well in the rain, continuing their communication and strong ball control. They dove for the hits and serves, not letting the messy sand stop them. Kiss My Ace fought hard and won 4-1. As the sets and evening continued, the rain grew stronger, making the ball and hands very slippery. The players all appeared to hold their own and make the best of the situation.

The playoffs are less than three weeks away and the competition is getting more and more impressive. In the Ocean Breeze division, The Mighty Crom players would like to show their gratitude to their sponsors. “…[We] would like to thank Chris and Sarah Romulo of Crom Physical Culture for sponsoring the team this year,” said player Allison Bagley. As shown on the rbvl.com website, the Bungalow after party has been moved to August 1^st. Look on the website for updates.