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A Worthwhile Journey: Westhampton Beach Boys Volleyball Wins First Ever County Title

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The Westhampton Beach boys volleyball team won its first ever county title on Monday night.

The Westhampton Beach boys volleyball team won its first ever county title on Monday night.

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill.

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill. RON ESPOSITO

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill.

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill. RON ESPOSITO

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill.

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill. RON ESPOSITO

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill.

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill. RON ESPOSITO

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill.

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill. RON ESPOSITO

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill.

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill. RON ESPOSITO

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill.

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill. RON ESPOSITO

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill.

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill. RON ESPOSITO

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill.

The 'Canes are pumped up after Blake Busking's kill. RON ESPOSITO

Emma Citarelli was one of the many fans who came out in support for the Westhampton Beach boys volleyball team for Monday's county championship match.

Emma Citarelli was one of the many fans who came out in support for the Westhampton Beach boys volleyball team for Monday's county championship match. RON ESPOSITO

Daniel Haber had 15 kills on the night.

Daniel Haber had 15 kills on the night. RON ESPOSITO

The 'Canes cheer on their teammates.

The 'Canes cheer on their teammates. RON ESPOSITO

Luke Farnan (4) and Daniel Haber block Hauppauge's Chris Leone.

Luke Farnan (4) and Daniel Haber block Hauppauge's Chris Leone. RON ESPOSITO

Micah Terry and the 'Canes listen to coaches Jackie Reed and Josh Tuttle during a timeout.

Micah Terry and the 'Canes listen to coaches Jackie Reed and Josh Tuttle during a timeout. RON ESPOSITO

Micah Terry (13) and Daniel Haber get up to block Hauppauge's Chris Boudreau.

Micah Terry (13) and Daniel Haber get up to block Hauppauge's Chris Boudreau. RON ESPOSITO

Daniel Haber had 15 kills on the night.

Daniel Haber had 15 kills on the night. RON ESPOSITO

The Hurricanes celebrate their first ever county title.

The Hurricanes celebrate their first ever county title. RON ESPOSITO

The Hurricanes celebrate their first ever county title while their crowd cheers them on.

The Hurricanes celebrate their first ever county title while their crowd cheers them on. RON ESPOSITO

The Westhampton Beach community made the drive to Selden on Monday evening to see history be made.

The Westhampton Beach community made the drive to Selden on Monday evening to see history be made. RON ESPOSITO

Friends and family of the players are all smiles after the big win.

Friends and family of the players are all smiles after the big win. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach fans and family support the team at Monday's county final.

Westhampton Beach fans and family support the team at Monday's county final. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach fans and family support the team at Monday's county final.

Westhampton Beach fans and family support the team at Monday's county final. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach sophomore Daniel Haber tied for the team lead on Monday with 15 kills.

Westhampton Beach sophomore Daniel Haber tied for the team lead on Monday with 15 kills. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach junior Ryan Barnett goes up for one of his 15 kills.

Westhampton Beach junior Ryan Barnett goes up for one of his 15 kills. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach junior Ryan Barnett slams down a kill.

Westhampton Beach junior Ryan Barnett slams down a kill. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach junior Ryan Barnett goes up for one of his 15 kills.

Westhampton Beach junior Ryan Barnett goes up for one of his 15 kills. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach fans and family support the team at Monday's county final.

Westhampton Beach fans and family support the team at Monday's county final. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach fans and family support the team at Monday's county final.

Westhampton Beach fans and family support the team at Monday's county final. RON ESPOSITO

The 'Canes listen to head coach Jackie Reed during a break.

The 'Canes listen to head coach Jackie Reed during a break. RON ESPOSITO

Drew Budd on Nov 11, 2019
“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” The often-used quote from American writer Ralph Waldo Emerson is poignant when it comes to the Westhampton Beach boys volleyball team. For years,... more

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