RYAN PECSOK
The starting libero for the men’s volleyball team at UC Santa Barbara, Ryan led all players in digs (17 in a four-set victory over Long Beach State and 12 more in a four-set win against UC San Diego) to help the Gauchos capture the Big West Tournament championship April 24. Ryan played in two matches in the COVID-shortened season in 2020. After going to St. Matthew’s he was a libero for three years at Loyola High, where he was a First-Team All-Mission League choice and helped the Cubs win the CIF Southern Section Division 1 title in 2016 and the Southern California regional title in 2017. Ryan played for Pacific Palisades Volleyball Club, MB Surf Volleyball Club and Lades Volleyball Club, winning bronze medals in 2015 and 2017. UCSB earned a berth in this week’s NCAA Championships in Columbus, Ohio. To nominate your favorite Palisadian for Athlete of the Week, email sports@palipost.com.
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