2017 Hornet Men's Volleyball News
It was quite a season for the start-up Hornets as the team had four players selected to the 2017 All-Orange Empire Conference team last week, including head coach Eddie Rapp who was tabbed as the OEC Coach of the Year.
FC freshman Jordan Von Borstel accepted a scholarship to Judson University in Chicago, Illinois.
In their inaugural season, the Hornets played in their first ever playoff game last Friday at Long Beach City College. Coming in as the #6 seed against the #3 Vikings, Fullerton lost 3-0 (9-25, 20-25, 21-25).
The Hornets may have lost to Irvine Valley College on the road last Friday 3-1, however they still qualified for the playoffs in their inaugural season.
The Hornets grabbed a very nice road-win on Wednesday beating conference rival Golden West three games to none.
The Hornets battled it out at home Wednesday night against OEC rival Irvine Valley College and lost tough one 3-2.
The FC men's volleyball team welcomed OEC rival Golden West College to the Hornets Nest for a Saint Patrick's Day match-up. Fullerton had a green light against a tough Rustler squad beating them in three straight games.
The Hornets traveled to Santiago Canyon College to take on the Hawks to open Orange Empire Conference-play. Fullerton made quick work of SCC winning 3-0.
In a cross-conference match-up, the Hornets swept through visiting San Diego Mesa College 3-0 on Wednesday night.
The Hornets, once again, traveled south to the San Diego area to take on Miramar College last Friday and handled the Jets 3-1.
The FC men's volleyball team hosted LA Pierce College Wednesday night and fell in a tight one 3-2.
It has been a season of firsts for the Fullerton College men's volleyball program - Article by Orange County Register Staff Writer Brian Whitehead.
The Hornet men's volleyball team opened their first-ever season on Friday night and wrapped it up with a 3-0 win over Antelope Valley College.