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This post was updated April 20 at 9:54 p.m.  Emotions are volatile.  They’re strong. And on the volleyball court, they’re prominent. No. 1 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (23-5, 11-1 MPSF) and No.

John Speraw has long stressed serving as the key to winning volleyball games. In his team’s latest match, the coach’s theory worked out. “We played hard and we served the ball really well,” Speraw said.

This weekend will present a conundrum for the Bruin faithful – looking forward or savoring the present. For the former, after this weekend’s contests, the Bruins will have a chance to repeat as conference champions.

Arbor View outside hitter Mark Blanchard had 13 kills in the Aggies’ win over Shadow Ridge on Thursday to earn Nevada Preps Boys Athlete of the Week honors.

Andrew Rowan held the ball in front of him and tossed it. A service error on the first point of the game. Despite 19 faults behind the service line – five of which were committed by the sophomore setter alone – No.

The Bruins are returning to Pauley Pavilion after 19 days. No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (16-4, 5-1 MPSF) will face No. 3 Stanford (9-9, 2-4) for its first of three doubleheaders that remain in the regular season.

UCLA is now 2-0 against Penn State and has an all-time record of 35-8-1.

Love, consumerism and volleyball – the tenants of a productive Valentine’s Day. At least, that’s the case for outside hitter/opposite Cole Ketrzynski and No. 11 Pepperdine (9-2) as they arrive in Westwood to meet Ketrzynski’s alma mater in No.

The Beach bounced the Bruins from the NCAA semifinals just two years ago. But last season, UCLA exercised its demons to end a 17-year championship drought.

This post was updated Feb. 3 at 9:56 p.m.  “Next man up” was the Bruins’ motto Friday night. No. 5 UCLA men’s volleyball (8-2) defeated No.