PHOTOS: Horizon boys volleyball to play at regional semis

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The Horizon High School boys volleyball team defeated Tohopekaliga 3-2 during the regional quarterfinal game Tuesday, May 9.

The game went back and forth every set, each team alternating wins every point. However, Horizon pulled through during the fifth set. The Haws won three out of five sets (25-21, 25-17, 18-25, 22-25 and 15-12).

Junior James Candrian led the offense with 24 kills while junior Robert Richardson came through for the team with 22 digs during the game. Senior Reynaldo Izaguirre contributed with 24 assists. In total, the team accumulated 56 kills, six serving aces, 10 blocks, 64 digs, and 48 assists during the game.

The Hawks currently own a 16-9 overall season record and continue making history on the court as this year’s team has become the first ever in the program to advance to regional play.

The boys are now getting ready to play Tampa Bay HEAT at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12, at New Hope United Methodist in Brandon to see what team will advance to the regional championship game.

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Andrea Mujica

Staff writer Andrea Mujica covers sports, news and features. She holds both a bachelor's degree in journalism and an MBA from the University of Central Florida. When she’s not on the sidelines, you can find Andrea coaching rowers at the Orlando Area Rowing Society in Windermere.