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By Robert Balajadia
The GW Geckos have finished the 2013 boys volleyball season like they did the 2012 season, undefeated.
The Geckos finished a perfect 11-0 on the season after defeating the FD Friars in three close sets 25-18, 20-25, 25-22. The Friars were hoping to lock up the second seed with a win over GW that would put them above the JFK Islanders, but the Geckos were intent on finishing the season unbeaten.
Sophomore all-star setter Allen Camacho shook off a rough second set and led the charge in the third, setting up his teammates for momentum changing kills. Camacho broke a string of back-and-forth points when he stepped up to serve, giving the Geckos slight separation while the team scored three straight points to go up 11-7.
“I just had to listen to Luis [Mesngon], our team captain, and just get my head in the game. I wouldn’t have been able to do anything without my team putting me in focus. The [Friars] blocks are good, I’ve got to admit that,” stated Camacho on his third set performance.
The Friars roared back in the third behind the serving of Tristin Debold and blocking of Jeremiah Taitano, going on a small three point run to pull the Friars within a single point 12-11.
A play later, Camacho found Geo Quichocho for an instant-kill which stopped the Friar run. The teams would continue to trade points until Camacho set up Mesngon for a kill on a wild scramble to go up 22-17.
The Friars rallied after a high-impact block from Taitano that brought the Frairs within three points 23-20, with the Friar fans and coaching staff’s cheers rocking the gym. Camacho quickly killed the momentum by perfectly placing a set in the air space of power hitter Allander Ebeo, which he smashed into a 24-20 lead.
Mesngon had the final say of the season after being set up for a near unblockable kill to cap off another undefeated season. Contrary to popular belief, Mesngon shares that finishing undefeated is something the Geckos do aim for.

Friars’ Nathaniel San Nicolas got low to receive the ball from the Geckos’ killer serves. (photo by Jesse Castro)
“As a team, the game may be close, but no matter what we are trained to always play smart. We train hard and hope that the game is what is practiced. Finishing undefeated is really important considering the fact that we are the defending champs for the past two years. FD is a good team but the Geckos are too, we just wanted to see who would come out and give their all,” stated the animated Mesngon.
The Geckos will be playing the GAA Angels in the first round of the playoffs hoping not only to replicate last year’s regular season success but their playoff success as well. The Friars will face off against the Harvest Eagles in the opening round.
The Geckos were playing without head coach Ed Duenas who has been away from the team due to illness. Mesngon assured that the Geckos are mentally and physically ready to handle situations like this but did open up to his coach saying, “We hope you get better and comeback soon because this is your championship too, so get better!”
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Friars’ Michael Sakazaki spiked the ball around the Gecko defenders Allander Ebeo and Geo Quichocho. (photo by Jesse Castro)
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GPS Sports Calendar
February 2023
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for January
1st
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
2nd
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
3rd
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL PLAYOFFS
Events for February
4th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Events for February
6th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
7th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
8th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
9th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
10th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL FINALS
Events for February
12th
MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS ROUND 2
Events for February
13th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
14th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
15th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
Events for February
16th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
Events for February
17th
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
Events for February
18th
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2K/5K
World Athletics Cross Country Championships
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
Events for February
20th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
21st
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
22nd
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
23rd
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
24th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS
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24th
Events for February
25th
Events for February
27th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
Events for February
28th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL FINALS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE SEMIFINALS
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

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