Boys volleyball players from three different district-championship squads in Fairfax County recently were chosen to Virginia High School League Class 6 all-state teams.
From the Liberty District and region-champion McLean Highlanders team, senior Evan Li made the first team and senior Luke Cowan was selected to the second.
“They were both a huge part of what we accomplished this season and did so much,” McLean coach John Tamashiro said.
From the Concorde District and region-runner-up Oakton Cougars, junior Alex Rucinskas made second team.
West Springfield Spartans’ senior Logan Eaton was a first-team choice, as he helped the squad win a Patriot District crown and finish with an 18-3 record. The Spartans lost to McLean in the region-tournament semifinals.
Eaton led his team in kills with 367, had 241 digs and 22 service aces. He was chosen as the Patriot District’s Player of the Year.
Li and Cowan helped McLean finish 22-1 and finish 1-1 in the state tournament, losing in the semifinals to champion Floyd Kellam. Li was chosen as the Liberty District Player of the Year, leading the team in assists. Cowan led the Highlanders in kills.
Rucinskas helped Oakton finish 18-5, including an appearance in the state tournament. He finished with a team-best 367 kills, 180 digs, 55 aces and 20 assists.
