Horizon boys volleyball rolls in post-season awards

Three players were named to the All-Metro West team and one given the All-Metro Academic award.

By Megan Bruinsma
| 1:12 p.m. May 22, 2026

Horizon's Esteban Tascon attacked the ball during the state championship game Saturday, May 16. He was one of the three players named to the All-Metro team.

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Horizon High boys volleyball team's success has continued into the post-season after its state runner-up title.

Senior setter Rafael Melo was selected for the All-Metro Academic award. He recorded 714 assists during the season, which set the record for the most assists in a season. He maintained a 5.4 GPA and was in the top five in Horizon's Class of 2026.

Three players also made the All-Metro West Team. Junior opposite Esteban Tascon, who had 228 kills, 40 blocks and a .289 hitting percentage. Senior outside James Caleo, who had 353 kills, 37 aces and a .439 hitting percentage. Senior middle blocker Joshua Robinson, who has 138 kills, 79 blocks and a .370 hitting percentage.

Caleo's kills were the most in the school's history and his hitting percentage was the highest in history.

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Megan Bruinsma

Megan Bruinsma is a staff writer for the Observer. She recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University and discovered her passion for journalism there. In her free time, she loves watching sports, exploring outdoors and baking.