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"Dalat Volleyball Success" by Soren Anderson

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In the past week, Dalat International School’s very own varsity volleyball teams saw countless victories at their final tournament before the season comes to an end at ACSC. The Twin Towers Tournament, held at ISKL, featured teams from across Asia, including international schools like ISKL and YIS, club teams like AVA, and even the KL State team. Despite the odds stacked against them, both the boys and girls teams rose to the occasion, securing podium placement with the boys taking home gold medals and the girls bronze.

The teams left for the capital early on the morning of October 3rd, playing a series of round robin-style matches that same afternoon. Though their legs were weary from the interminable bus ride, they persevered and played their hardest. On their final day, both teams won games, with the boys' team going undefeated —a feat that ultimately led to their victory.

One of the most exciting matches of the tournament was the final match for the varsity boys' teams, in which they faced off against the KL state team.

After suffering a devastating loss against the state team on their first day, the boys, determined to bounce back, pushed themselves until they secured the win.

Overall, the tournament showed the effects of weeks of practice in many of the athletes. Josh Stevens (12), a member of the boys’ varsity, affirmed that multiple players shone on the court over the tournament weekend. Even in their losses, both the boys' and girls' teams fought with determination and resilience.

In the weeks following the Twin Towers tournament, Dalat will host a Senior Night on Friday, October 10th, to honor the seniors on both the boys' and girls' teams and to thank them for their contributions to the sport throughout their high school careers.

The 2025-26 volleyball season will conclude with the ACSC tournaments the week following the fall break. Dalat will host the boys’ tournament, an opportunity for us to unite as a school to support our school’s athletics.

Abe Johnson (12), the manager of the boys’ team, said regarding the upcoming tournament, “If the team can play at its peak, we totally have a chance to win ACSC, considering the opponents we face.” 

Given that the boys went from placing fourth in the Island Invitational to taking first place at ISKL, it looks like their progress confirms Abe’s claim. Games will take place throughout school days, with schedules and scores posted outside the main gym.

Let’s do our part as a Dalat community and support the volleyball teams

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