HSMSE boys' volleyball outplays Bronx Science "B" team

HSMSE player getting ready for the ball

Kevin Chun is a senior libero for the High School for Math, Science and Engineering boys’ volleyball team. In their scrimmage match against the Bronx High School of Science's "B" team, Chun held off the offense to give the Dragons a win. Chun’s job as a libero is to dig and pass the ball to the setter to set up their offense.

Chun used his quick hands in order to get great digs that kept easy spikes from scoring important points. He had digs that set up the setter which led to great spikes by the outside hitters. Chun was able to keep the game going when balls went out of bounds and when the team couldn’t get to the ball in time. Chun used his communication skills to call the ball in order to limit confusion. The lack of communication was eminent in the beginning of the game until Chun started calling his passes. He was also superb in serving. He had three aces and all of his serves were inbound. His accuracy was spot on and he visibly aimed for the center of the court, Bronx Science’s weakness.

Chun should be commended for his amazing hustle. When the team lost interest in a supposedly out of bounds ball, Chun would move quickly to the back court to save the ball. He gave hope to the team as he constantly kept the ball alive and gave the team more chances to score. “[My game play] will keep the game alive and give us more chances,” said Chun when asked about how his game play will affect the season.