Ahead by one game in a match yesterday against No. University City, Mira Mesa coach Kristen Robarts called for a late substitution in the second game, hoping a change in personnel would help her team overcome a 14-12 deficit. Instead, the No. 10 Marauders were charged with an illegal substitution for entering a player four times in one game. My guys took advantage of that and got the momentum back. But I'm proud of how my team played.
University City is a tough team.
In the third game, University City gained a quick 5-0 lead by capitalizing on two missed serves by Mira Mesa. The two points were sandwiched around a block and a kill by 6-6 middle blocker James Lischer. Lischer, University City's primary offensive threat, finished with 14 kills. He received plenty of help from his teammates. Senior middle blocker David Krueger led the team with 15 kills, and the Israel brothers, Joe and Mike, combined for 19 kills.