Volleyball

Master Sgt. David Richardson, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of expeditionary engineering, goes up for the spike while members from the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron prepare to block during an intramural volleyball game at the fitness center on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 15, 2013. The CES was victorious in the game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexis Siekert)

Volleyball

Staff Sgt. Joe Zupke, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, and Senior Airman Clarence Brooks, 5th Reconnaissance Squadron aircraft fuel systems journeyman, joust for the ball during an intramural volleyball game at the fitness center on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 15, 2013. The intramural season includes 16 teams who will compete for a slot in the tournament on May 22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexis Siekert)

Volleyball

Maj. Raymond Orr, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron operations flight commander, spikes a volleyball while Senior Airman David Yi, 5th Reconnaissance Squadron aircraft fuel systems journeyman, prepares to block it during an intramural volleyball game at the fitness center on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 15, 2013. This game was the first match of the season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexis Siekert)

Intramural volleyball season 'sets' up for fun

Published April 22, 2013
By Senior Airman Alexis Siekert
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- To kick off Osan's Intramural Volleyball season, the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron Blackcats went head to head with the 51st Civil Engineering Squadron electrics shop. In a two-set match, the CES demonstrated their superior volleyball capabilities.

CE lead throughout the game with a score of 25 to 7 in the first set. The highlight of the match was a volley including both sides that got heated. Spike after spike was blocked and rebounded exciting everyone involved. The second set ended in a game winning ace by Senior Airman Phillip Cao, 51st CE electric shop journeyman. The final score was 25 to 12.

"That volley really showed the team dynamics of us all working together," said Master Sgt. Dave Richardson, 51st CE NCO in charge of expeditionary engineering. "We connected as a team and won because of it. We're looking forward to the rest of the season."

With a total of 16 teams across the base, the season is scheduled to continue through May 22. Each team will participate in seven games and at the end, a double elimination tournament will be held for the top four teams in each division.

"We're hoping to get a good turnout at each game and for the folks participating to have a good time," said Staff Sgt. Tyrone Grigley, 51st Force Support Squadron Fitness Center sports director. "This is all for fun and unit camaraderie."

Units are encouraged to cheer on their teams. Games will be held on Monday through Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. at the fitness center. All are welcome.