509 Block Party

First Place

Late Summer Co-ed Beach Volleyball at Golden Gardens Thursdays

509 Block Party finished off the regular season in impressive fashion, boasting a 5-1 record. Their only loss came in the second week and kicked it up a knotch ever since. In fact, their great play got them the number 1 seed heading into playoffs.

509 went up against How I Set Your Mother in their first round. After a tough match up, 509 Block Party was able to advance with a 2-1 victory. On a roll, 509 Block Party was ready to take on the number 2 seed, Gusto & Slap in the championship game.

509 took both of the first two sets, deciding Gusto & Slap's fate early. But it wasn't all smooth sailing. Both sets 509 Block Party only won by 3 points (21-18, both sets). Early in the sets, 509 Block Party and Gusto & Slap were trading off points. But 509 stepped up their defense, covering the the sand line-to-line. This fueled some great rallies eventually resulting in points for 509.

509 Block Party moved all as one, passing with amazing accuracy, hustling to cover for each other, and setting one another up for kills. They dominated at the net and added to their preeminence with multiple aces. With their amazing play, 509 Block Party was able to win sets 1 and 2, crowing them the midcore Champions.

With time to spare they went on to a third set. Gusto & Slap put up an impressive fight and beat the number one team, 21-19 in another intense set. But it was too little too late. 509 Block Party was number one all season and topped of their legit season with a Championship.

Great Job 509 Block Party! A well-deserving team that should be riding high come next season when they defend their title.