Boys Volleyball looking to repeat as CIF Champs

WDV Boys Volleyball will kick off the 2024 CIF playoffs on familiar territory this week, on the road. 

Last year’s squad played 6 of their 7 playoff contests on either the road or at a neutral site, driving over 1,400 miles across Southern California, on their way to winning the Division 5 CIF Volleyball Championship.

This year’s team posted a record of 25-7 and are currently ranked 30th in California and 57th in the nation.

This year, they will be traveling to Cerritos High School (12500 183rd Street, Cerritos, CA 90703) to compete against the Dons on Thursday, April 25th at 6:00pm. 

If you are interested in attending, please purchase your tickets on GoFan

Go Wolves!!

By |2024-04-22T14:52:15-07:00April 22nd, 2024|Volleyball|Comments Off on Boys Volleyball looking to repeat as CIF Champs

Malakai Tu’akoi Selected to Join U.S. Boys Volleyball National Team

 

WDV’s Malakai Tu’akoi is a member of an exclusive club.

Malakai was selected as one of 20 boys volleyball standouts to join the 2024 U.S. Boys U19 National Team, as announced by USA Volleyball on Thursday. The team will train in Anaheim from May 3-11.

During that time, 12 athletes out of the 20 will be selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Boys U19 NORCECA Continental Championship on May 12-20 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. This new group aims to continue the success of previous teams, which won consecutive Pan American Cup tournaments in 2022 and 2023 and achieved a fourth-place finish at the 2023 World Championship.

Malakai joined the WDV Boys Volleyball Varsity team as a freshman in 2022-23.  He is a formidable student-athlete with a high volleyball IQ, playing on both the boys indoor and beach (club) teams.  As a freshman for the indoor team, he was a starting setter with a high number of assists that helped his team reach the playoffs.  Offensively, he is a gifted tactician as he is able to read the other teams’ vulnerabilities, setting our hitters for the best possible outcomes.  Malakai is also a talented hitter and blocker, where he boasts high numbers for kill and block percentages.  On the defensive end, he is able to dig hard driven balls and pick up shots that most players would not be able to pick up.  With his high skill set, Malakai was able to help our boys team win the CIF-SS Division 5 Championship and earn a Third place at the CIF State Division 3 level.

Awards/Honors

2022-2023 

  • Venice, Culver City and Golden State tournaments, Malakai earned a spot on the All-Tournament team
  • Pioneer League – First Team
  • California SS-Division 5 – listed as a top rated Player 
  • CIF Academic Team Honorable Mention

2023-2024

  • Wolves Classic – Malakai earned a spot on the All-Tournament team
  • CIF Academic Team Honorable Mention

We are enormously proud of Malakai for representing the WDV Wolves on a national team!! We will be cheering him on now and for years to come.

By |2024-04-09T16:51:12-07:00April 9th, 2024|Volleyball|Comments Off on Malakai Tu’akoi Selected to Join U.S. Boys Volleyball National Team

WDV Boys Volleyball Wins Inaugural Volleyball Tournament on Home Turf

From the Desk of WDV Athletics Director Nick “A.D.” Davidson

Dear WDV Athletics Community,

We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that our inaugural Wiseburn Da Vinci Wolves Classic Volleyball Tournament held on Saturday was a resounding success, with our very own WDV Boys Volleyball team emerging victorious among the 20 participating teams!!! This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of our student-athletes, coaches, and community of supporters. WDV played six matches and won all six. Sage Hill School from Newport Beach and Arcadia High School finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the teams that competed in the tournament that was held on our home turf in the WDV Gym. Your sportsmanship, skill, and camaraderie contributed to the electric atmosphere throughout the event. Each match was a showcase of the passion and determination present in high school athletics, and we are honored to have shared the court with such talented competitors. The 20 teams traveled from all across LA County, Orange County, San Diego, San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Moreno Valley, and San Fernando Valley. Only one other team, West High School from Torrance, was from the Pioneer League.

To our devoted fans, thank you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. Your cheers and encouragement provided our team with the extra motivation they needed to push through every game and secure victory. Your presence in the stands truly made a difference, and we are grateful for your continued support of the Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics program.

I would also like to express our appreciation to the coaching staff and administration for their support in organizing and hosting the tournament. Your commitment to fostering a thriving athletic program has made events like this possible, and we are grateful for your dedication to our students’ success both on and off the court.

A special thank you goes out to the volunteer parents who generously gave their time and energy to ensure the smooth running of the tournament. Your hard work behind the scenes did not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly thankful for your invaluable contributions to the event’s success. We received so much positive feedback from both coaches and parents outside of our WDV program commending us for our outstanding communication and coordination thanks to your efforts. Well done!

Last but certainly not least, I want to commend our student-athletes for representing WDV Athletics with pride, integrity, and sportsmanship. Your tireless effort and dedication have paid off, and we are immensely proud of each and every one of you. Your achievements on the court and off are a testament to your hard work, teamwork, and determination, and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for our Wolves volleyball program.

Our WDV Boys Volleyball team is currently ranked #2 in the Pioneer League, #50 in California, and #81 nationally according to MaxPreps.

Go Wolves!

By |2024-04-08T13:52:44-07:00April 8th, 2024|News, Volleyball|Comments Off on WDV Boys Volleyball Wins Inaugural Volleyball Tournament on Home Turf

WDV Girls Volleyball Tryouts

Spring is here, but before you know it, it will be fall aka Girl’s Volleyball Season! If you are interested in playing for the WDV Girl’s Volleyball program next school year, click here!

If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to Coach Wessels at mwessels@davincischools.org

By |2024-03-26T13:12:35-07:00March 26th, 2024|Volleyball|Comments Off on WDV Girls Volleyball Tryouts

Boys Volleyball Tryout Information

BOYS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS!
Interested in joining the CIF Southern Section Division 5 championship team? Join us for tryouts on December 4th, 5th and 6th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m!
WDV Gym @ 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo

Please wear appropriate athletic attire and shoes (NO black soled shoes).

BEFORE TRYOUTS:
You must also fill out the following forms:

1.    Boys Volleyball Tryout 2023-2024 online form
2.    Waiver and Release of Liability
3.    Wiseburn Da Vinci Volleyball Player Tryout Conduct Consent Form

The last two documents must be signed by both you (athlete) and your parent/guardian BEFORE you can try out. Bring the signed documents to tryouts. Thank you!

Any questions please contact mwessels@davincischools.org.

By |2023-11-16T10:22:19-08:00November 16th, 2023|Volleyball|Comments Off on Boys Volleyball Tryout Information

2023 WDV Boy’s Varsity Volleyball Ring Ceremony- Today @ 4:15pm!

Please join us as we honor the 2023 Boy’s Varsity Volleyball team with their Championship rings. They traveled many miles and played many hours, winning the California Interscholastic Federation, Southern Section (CIF-SS) Division 5 Championship and placing third at the CIF State Division 3 playoffs.

The ceremony will take place today: Monday, September 18th
Time: Approximately 4:15-4:30pm (after the Girl’s junior varsity game and before the girl’s varsity game against Lawndale High School)
Location: WDV Gym
201 N. Douglas Street
El Segundo, CA 90245

By |2023-09-18T11:19:31-07:00September 18th, 2023|Volleyball|Comments Off on 2023 WDV Boy’s Varsity Volleyball Ring Ceremony- Today @ 4:15pm!

Reminder! Girls Volleyball Try-outs

Current High School Tryouts – May 31st and June 1st; Incoming and Transfers – July 10th, 11th and 12th

Incoming high school students including transfers will be held on July 11, 12, and 13 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

For more information please contact: mwessels@davincischools.org

Please use the google form to fill in information: https://forms.gle/35ccrnUWGHe9DxHD7

When you come to tryouts, please bring the attached: 
 
      1.    Waiver and Release of Liability;
 
These documents must be signed by you and your parent BEFORE you can try out.  

 

 

By |2023-05-26T15:51:28-07:00May 26th, 2023|Volleyball|Comments Off on Reminder! Girls Volleyball Try-outs

Athletic Achievements update

Congratulations to our Boys’ Volleyball team for making on to Round 2 of CIF playoffs! The game will be held this Saturday, 4/29 at 6pm in the WDV gym.

Admission will be charged for CIF games:
$10 for adults/student without a high school ID and $5 for students with proper high school ID/ children (5-13). Tickets can be purchased online through goFan here, or through the following QR code:


Tickets can also be purchased at the door using the posted QR codes on the doors of the gym entrance. Once purchased, please show your purchase at the door and the attendants will activate your ticket on your phone by checking the green check box for you. Screen shots will not be an accepted form of proof for entry. There will be no cash transactions or paper tickets for CIF games.


Doors will open to spectators as early as 5:15pm. Snack and concessions will be available for purchase in the gym lobby and we ask that you keep food and drinks outside of the gym.


We hope to see you there!

By |2023-04-28T10:45:40-07:00April 28th, 2023|Volleyball|Comments Off on Athletic Achievements update
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