Culver City High’s boys’ volleyball team won a Southern Section Division 6 championship despite playing only two home matches during the season. The school gym was unavailable after flooding damaged it in the fall, forcing the team to overcome scheduling and venue challenges. Coach Joe Manzo and the players adapted to the disruption and maintained performance throughout the season. Sophomore Ken Hasegawa emerged as a standout contributor. Senior Casey Brennan transferred from Palisades after January 2025 fires shut down the school and destroyed neighborhoods, and his play was critical to the championship win. The season later ended with a loss in the Division III regional playoffs.
"Incredibly, Culver City High's boys' volleyball team had just two home matches this season and still won a Southern Section Division 6 championship last week. It's a tribute to coach Joe Manzo and his players' ability to overcome the unavailability of the school gym after it was damaged by flooding in the fall."
"Sophomore Ken Hasegawa became a standout this season. Senior Casey Brennan also knew something about overcoming adversity. He left Palisades after the fires of January 2025 shut down his school and destroyed neighborhoods. His play was critical to winning the championship."
"Culver City's season ended Tuesday with a loss in the Division III regional playoffs."
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