By Steve Breazeale
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Boys Volleyball Sweeps Past Tritons
Last season, the Dana Hills boys volleyball team jumped out to early 2-0 set advantages against San Clemente in both of their South Coast League tilts, only to see the Tritons storm back and win in five sets on both occasions.
On April 2, in their first meeting of the 2015 season, the Dolphins again led 2-0 but overcame last year’s woes by sweeping the Tritons in the third.
Dana Hills won the match 30-28, 26-24, 25-19 and now sit in first place in the South Coast League standings.
Since losing to top-ranked Huntington Beach on March 21, the Dolphins (17-1, 3-0) have yet to drop a set in three matches played. They have swept Tesoro, Trabuco Hills and the Tritons, all in league play.
The Dolphins will travel to play Aliso Niguel on April 14.
Dolphins Baseball Blanked by Cougars
Capistrano Valley senior starting pitcher Jordan Bocko was on his game when he took the mound against Dana Hills in a South Coast League matchup on April 7. Bocko spun a complete game shutout, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out six in a 4-0 victory.
The Dolphins (16-3, 1-2 league) entered the game looking for their sixth straight win, having won their previous five in the Anaheim Lions Tournament.
The Cougars offense, sparked by a Bocko home run, put up all four of their runs in the sixth inning.
Dolphins senior pitcher Marrick Crouse gave up four runs on seven hits over five innings to pick up his second loss of the year.
Dana Hills has had plenty of success in tournament and nonleague play this year, but have only one league win. Dana Hills was set to play El Toro in a league game on April 9. Results were not available at press time. They will travel to play Tesoro, a team they defeated on March 20, on April 15.
Dolphins Softball Set to Face Top-Ranked Diablos
On April 14 the Dana Hills softball team will host Mission Viejo in both teams’ South Coast League opener.
The Diablos (17-0) are arguably the top softball team in the state and rank among the nation’s best. Mission Viejo is the reigning CIF-SS champion and is coming off a first-place finish at the Michelle Carew Tournament.
The Dolphins are coming off a tournament win as well, having claimed the Timberwolf Classic tournament hardware on March 21. Junior Hailey Hoklotubbe was named the tournament MVP and proved to be a tough out at the plate throughout the tournament. Hoklotubbe went 12 for 13, scored five runs, collected three RBIs and stole five bases. The Dolphins defeated league opponent Capistrano Valley 9-1 in the championship game.
Last season, the Diablos won both matchups against Dana Hills by a combined 13-4 margin.
Boys Swim Looks to Remain Unbeaten Against Titans
Crucial South Coast League meet wins over San Clemente and Capistrano Valley have the Dana Hills boys swim team alone at the top of the league standings. Up next for the Dolphins will be a league meet against Tesoro.
Dana Hills (6-0, 2-0) strength this season lies in their depth and the team has been getting contributions from up and down the roster, according to head coach Matt Rosa.
Freshman Owen Kao wasted no time in making an impact this year. Kao already broke the school record in the 200 freestyle (1:40.85) and is a member of the record-setting 400 freestyle relay team. Michael Smith, Bennett Williams, Trent Pellini and Kao set the school record in the event earlier this year.
Rosa said that Shane Forker has been among the Dolphins strongest distance swimmers and is undefeated in the 500 freestyle this season. Forker currently has the second fastest time in the 500 in school history.
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