Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11’s Individual Material Readiness List management office, the air station communications office, the Installation Personnel Administration Center and Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 played at the air station Semper Fit Center.

  The four teams spiked, served and squared off against their opponents in four, 25-point games for two hours.

  The first match featured station communication’s “Black” versus VMFAT-101’s “Danger Zone.” Unfortunately, Danger Zone forfeited due to player illness.

  “We try to practice three times a week and keep our skills sharp,” said Jacob Valasquez, the coach for Black. “One strategy we’ll use is, try to play the tall Marines who can jump at the net. With our competitive nature, training and heart we’ll dominate the court this season.”

  The MALS-11 IMRL “Tummy Sticks,” played the next set of matches against IPAC’s “Playero.” After an hour of game play, the Playero emerged victorious.

  The intramural volleyball league currently has 11 teams vying for the championship. The season will last until the middle of May with the round robin championship finishing in early June. Players will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

  “The fact that a majority of the squadrons are not in their deployment this year means that we have more Marines playing different sports,” said Todd Howard, the air station’s assistant athletic director. “Last year we couldn’t even host intramural volleyball because there weren’t enough players.”

  “Intramural sports enhance unit camaraderie,” added Howard. “Playing these sports is also a great way to relieve the stresses of the work day and have fun.”

  Registration for intramural volleyball is closed, but several different sports leagues hosted by Semper Fit will begin in the upcoming months to include soccer, basketball and softball.

  For more information call 858-577-4128.