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"Fighting for the Podium: Dalat Volleyball Shines at ACSC" By Joshua Stevens

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After months of intense practices and early mornings in the gym, Dalat’s varsity boys and girls volleyball teams entered the 2025 ACSC Volleyball tournaments with one shared goal—to represent Dalat with excellence, teamwork, and heart. This year, the boys had the honor of hosting the tournament on home court, while the girls traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to compete at Grace International School.

The atmosphere at Dalat was electric as the varsity boys fought to defend their title. Backed by roaring crowds of students and families, the team played with confidence and composure, taking one game at a time. Their chemistry, skill, and grit carried them all the way to the finals, where they secured first place, making it back-to-back ACSC championships.

“Coming into ACSC, we had the pressure of being the host and defending champs,” said Samuel Yeoh (11). “But we handled that pressure together as a team and pulled through like Kobe.”

Meanwhile, in Chiang Mai, the varsity girls faced fierce competition from international schools across Asia. Each match tested their endurance and teamwork, but the girls’ determination never wavered. Through powerful rallies, sharp serves, and unshakable team spirit, the Dalat girls battled their way to an impressive third-place finish, standing proudly on the podium after a long week of competition.

“It felt so surreal getting third. Even though we had made it our goal and in previous years the team was unable to reach the podium, we fought hard and in the end all our hard work paid off,” said Tia Emmanuel (12). “The team chemistry grew over the course of the whole season, and it just felt amazing to place third and get medals and recognition for that.”

As the girls returned home and the boys celebrated their victory, the sense of accomplishment was unmistakable. Beyond the trophies and medals, the players carried home something even greater: stronger bonds, lasting memories, and the pride of representing Dalat on and off the court.

This year’s ACSC was more than just a tournament—it was a celebration of perseverance, unity, and the spirit of Dalat athletics

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