2022 All-Tidewater boys volleyball first and second teams

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Beckham Rombaoa, Indian River

Indian River players Beckham Rombaoa (7) blocks a spike from a Grassfield player. Indian River boy's volleyball defeated Grassfield 3-0 at Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Virginia on Sept. 15, 2022. (Billy Schuerman/The Virginian-Pilot)

5-foot-6 senior setter
988 assists
“Absolutely the best setter in the region.” — Coach Matt Lawrence

FIRST TEAM

Leandro Cortado, Ocean Lakes

Ocean Lakes' Leandro Cortado is described as "phenomenal" by his coach, Evan Ballinger. (Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot)

6-foot-2 senior outside hitter
Averaged more than 10 kills per game and led team in digs
“Leandro is no doubt a first-team player.” — Coach Evan Ballinger

Finn Copen, Ocean Lakes

Ocean Lakes' Finn Copen and his teammates celebrate the Dolphins' victory over Grassfiled on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in Virginia Beach. (Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot)

6-foot senior middle blocker
Led Dolphins to the Class 6 Region A semifinals
Second on the team in digs, blocks and aces and third in kills

Andrew Dieck, Indian River

Indian River players celebrate a point earned by Andrew Dieck (1). Indian River boy's volleyball defeated Grassfield 3-0 at Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Virginia on Sept. 15, 2022. (Billy Schuerman/The Virginian-Pilot)

5-foot-6 senior libero
Backstopped the Braves to an undefeated regular-season record
“The best libero.” — coach Matt Lawrence

Joel Eanes, Kellam

Kellam's Joel Eanes (19) bumps the ball during a match against Cox High School at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, Va. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

6-foot-8 sophomore opposite hitter
151 kills, 136 digs, 56 blocks, 42 aces
“One of the most determined players in the league to get better and to excel.” — Coach Aaron Campbell

Carson Strawbridge, Kempsville

Kempsville senior Carson Strawbridge reacts after his team scored a point during a match against Kellam at Kellam High School on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

6-foot-3 senior outside hitter
402 kills, 317 digs, 60 aces, 33 blocks
Led the Chiefs to the Class 5 Region A semifinals

Tristan Whitfield, Cape Henry

Cape Henry senior Tristan Whitfield is a first-team All-Tidewater selection. (Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot)

6-foot-7 senior outside hitter
Led the Dolphins to the Tidewater Conference title
Committed to Princeton’s application process

SECOND TEAM

Landon Brinkley, Norfolk Christian senior outside hitter

Jeremiah Bryant, Indian River senior middle blocker

Ethan Gilbert, First Colonial senior outside hitter

Nico Santos, Princess Anne senior setter

Jaden Shawyer, Granby senior middle blocker

Matt Sheppard, Indian River senior outside hitter

JaMarhe Wills, Warwick senior outside hitter

IMPACT PLAYERS

Beyond All-Tidewater, plenty more players contributed to their teams’ success this season. Here’s a list of some of those who received nominations, by order of school name:

Cape Henry

Opp AJ Todl, jr.

S/L Kyle Krooner, jr.

S/L Yoon Chae, sr.

MB Sam Mobley, jr.

Cox

L/S John Broccoletti, sr.

Denbigh

S Rey De La Cruz

First Colonial

OH Holden Pentecost, jr.

S Jake Rivers, sr.

Grassfield

OH AJ Prest, sr.

Great Bridge

L Davian Hugh, soph.

OH Ryan Poff, sr.

Opp Mikey Barron, sr.

Hickory

Opp Elijah Woods

Indian River

OH Kei Nichols, sr.

Kellam

OH Morgan Makovec, sr.

OH Bryce Lovell, sr.

S Will Pyka, sr.

Kempsville

MB Ryan Pecora, jr.

Maury

OH Hayden Lynch, sr.

L Zach Mendoza, soph.

S Keegan Anuar, fr.

Ocean Lakes

Opp Vincent Yi, jr.

S Donavan Velazquez, jr.

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MB Will Bland, sr.

Opp Wes Clevenger, sr.

Warwick

OH McKyle Carney, sr.

Western Branch

L Logan Emler

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Meet the 2022 All-Tidewater boys volleyball first and second teams

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

FIRST TEAM

SECOND TEAM

IMPACT PLAYERS

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