Coach Chris Forrest has high expectations for the Palisades High boys’ volleyball team this season. After a quarterfinal exit last year, he hopes the Dolphins can reclaim the Western League title and make a run in the City playoffs. Palisades certainly got off to a good start on Monday, sweeping visiting Carson, 25-17, 25-16, 25-18, to open the season with a resounding victory. “We have five returning starters so we should be seeded way higher–at least in the top 10,” Forrest said. “I think we’re better, but we have to go out and prove it.” Opposite hitter Kenny Izuchukwu led the charge on Monday with 11 kills and Matt Hanley added eight kills, three blocks and two aces for Palisades. Setter Scott Vegas had 37 assists and Wylie Janousek had seven digs.
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