Boys fight off injuries for win on senior night

Although the boys' volleyball team suffered many injuries this season, the Falcons proved to be strong contenders in the El Camino League with a record of 7-5. 

The team earned its seventh win of the season on senior night against Cupertino on April 26, making its record 7-5. The Falcons came out with a great win in three games  against Cupertino, despite suffering a tough loss, 3-2, the last time they played Cupertino. 

Although the Falcons had a winning season, they did not make it to CCS.

Senior setter Elijah Yi suffered a concussion earlier that week in an away game against Wilcox on April 24 when he crashed into sophomore outside hitter Stephen Peng. Yi was not the only one who suffered an injury this season. Peng and  senior co-captain Teddy Sun both suffered sprained ankles  earlier this year.

Yi, the team’s starting setter, was out for the rest of the match. But the team managed to pull through with an exciting 3-2 win over Wilcox. 

Freshman setter Chester Leung stepped up to the challenge in the games against Cupertino and Wilcox while Yi was out. 

"I was kind of nervous because I usually only set back row for our opposite when Elijah is front row, but the passing was great, which helped a lot," Leung said. 

Losing the game to Eastside Prep on April 10, the team felt more pressure to redeem themselves on April 26, for senior night. 

"We felt extremely motivated because all our friends were there to support us and cheer us on," said Sun. 

Sun was excited for their last games against Los Altos on May 1, which the Falcons lost 3-1, and Sacred Heart Prep on May 3. 

"I hope our senior night momentum carries into our last two games so we finish the season strong," Sun said.