The boys’ volleyball team tied with Wilcox during the league championships on May 9, and as a result, the two teams became co-league champions. The tie also resulted in a conflict: Which team would go onto the CCS playoffs?

To resolve this problem, the two teams faced off in a coin toss in which Saratoga lost. As a result, Wilcox got the chance to play in CCS starting on May 14.

“The coin toss was a super unfair way to decide who should go to CCS since it is all by chance,” sophomore setter Chester Leung said. “They should’ve done a playoff match because the CCS bid is a chance for the best team to represent the El Camino League.”

The team lost to Wilcox once before, on March 26, and the May 9 league championship game allowed them to avenge this loss, although the team was unable to move on. During the March 26 game, the team had half the starting lineup out due to injuries. Many players had to adjust to new positions, so the team felt that game was an inaccurate account of the team’s potential.

“We only lost to [Wilcox] because half our starting lineup was either injured or in the wrong position,” Leung said.

Leung said the team hopes to come back stronger next year despite the disappointing end to the season. Strong players  this year included freshman outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller, sophomore Chester Leung, junior outside hitter Michael Cole, and sophomore libero Spencer Yen.

“Since we have a pretty young team, I hope next year we come back stronger and better to win the CCS bid,” Leung said.