Los Alamos boys volleyball splits senior night matches against Volcano Vista
Los Alamos swept Volcano Vista’s JV in two sets, then pushed the Hawks’ varsity in a tight senior-night test at Griffith Gym. The mixed results pointed to a program gaining depth.
Los Alamos boys volleyball used senior night at Griffith Gym to show both celebration and traction, sweeping Volcano Vista’s junior-varsity team in two sets before dropping two close sets to the Hawks’ varsity. Against a Volcano Vista varsity squad listed at 18-10 overall and 7-3 in district play, the Toppers’ ability to stay competitive made the evening feel bigger than a simple split.
The most telling detail was not just the final tally, but how Los Alamos handled a more seasoned opponent. The action was described as “very entertaining,” and the Toppers “held their own” against the stronger varsity side, a sign that the program is beginning to match up better with teams that bring more experience and depth. For Los Alamos High School, that matters because improvement in boys volleyball is showing up not only in wins, but in the way the group competes across multiple lineups on the same night.
Ewan Arnold was one of four seniors honored along with Brody Brothers, Ethan Martinez and Samuel Parda, and the photos from the match showed why the senior class leaves a clear imprint on the program. Arnold was pictured blocking a spike attempt, Samuel Parda made a leaping dig while playing libero, and Brody Brothers joined Josh Martinez in another block attempt. Those are the kinds of defensive plays that keep sets close and give a home crowd something to react to point after point.
The senior appreciation night setting gave the match a broader purpose at Griffith Gym, where families were introduced and recognized before the volleyball action continued. Los Alamos Public Schools says regular-season home games are ticketed events and season passes do not apply to postseason play, which only adds to the sense that these home matches carry special weight for players and families alike. The Toppers left with one sweep and one narrow varsity loss, but also with a clearer picture of a team that is getting tougher, deeper and more difficult to dismiss.
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