Village Christian escapes with a four set win over Burbank

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Alex Kazaryan seals the game with a game ending kill to give the Crusaders a four-set victory over the Bulldogs 

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A gymnasium interior view at Burbank High School, featuring basketball hoops, team huddles, and bleachers with school banners and logos on the walls.

In the season home opener for the Bulldogs, the Village Christian Crusaders survived a sometimes tense four set match against the Burbank Bulldogs (25-14, 23-25, 25-16, 25-23). Alex Kazaryan scored the match winning kill to give the Crusaders the two-point win in set four. In their previous contests, Burbank came off a five set loss to Castaic last Tuesday night and Village Christian came off a four set defeat to Crossroads last Wednesday afternoon. 

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The first set began with a back and forth affair for the two squads as Walton Salazar began the scoring with an ace for the Crusaders and Brandon Chong recorded a kill to tie the game at one. Both teams continued the entertaining start to the game until the Crusaders eventually pulled away in the first set. Danny Franco ended the first set with a kill to give Village Christian a 25-14 win over the Bulldogs. 

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Michael Becker began the second set with a kill with the Bulldogs taking an early 1-0 lead. The Crusaders got a free point to tie the score at one. It was a close contest throughout set two and the Bulldogs played well enough to come out with a 25-23 set win to tie the match at one set apiece. 

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The third set was just as tight, with neither side having an advantage larger than four points, until the Crusaders eventually took momentum on a Kazaryan kill for a 16-13 lead. Village Christian outscored Burbank 9-3 the rest of the way. Danny Franco recorded two kills to end set three to give the Crusaders a 25-16 win over the Bulldogs in set four. 

A high school gymnasium during a volleyball game with players in uniforms, a scoreboard displaying the game score, and a serious dog mural on the wall.
A volleyball game in progress at Burbank High School gymnasium, with players on both teams preparing for play, a scoreboard visible, and spectators seated in the background.

Both teams had different questions heading into the fourth set with Village Christian looking to end it in four and Burbank hoping to force a fifth set. The Bulldogs at one point faced a 17-13 deficit and eventually clawed their way back into the contest with Chong tying the score at 21 with a big kill. Kazaryan and Walton Salazar both scored back to back points to help the Crusaders increase the lead to 23-21. 

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Village Christian was awarded a free point with the Bulldogs committing a players’ out of position violation, giving the Crusaders match point. Caiden Kai Abarabar scored a clutch block to put Burbank within one in hopes of forcing a fifth set. Kazaryan ended Burbank’s comeback chances with the match-ending kill to complete the four set win for the Crusaders. 

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A high school volleyball match in progress, featuring players jumping to hit a ball over the net. The gymnasium has a large bulldog mural and various banners displayed on the walls. Players are wearing white and black uniforms, and spectators are seated in the background.
High school volleyball match in an indoor gymnasium, with players in black and white uniforms, a referee officiating, and spectators in the background.

Burbank falls to 0-2 and Village Christian improves to 1-1 on the season. The Crusaders return to action on Tuesday, February 24th with a home contest with Canyon at 5:15 p.m. and Burbank will take on La Canada on Wednesday, February 25th at 5:00 p.m.

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A high school volleyball match in progress, with players from two teams actively competing. One team is in black jerseys and the other in white, with fans and benches visible in the background. The gym features school banners and decorative elements.
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A high school gymnasium scene during a volleyball match, featuring players in black and white uniforms, a referee overseeing the game, and spectators in the background.
A high school volleyball game in progress in a gymnasium, featuring teams in black and white uniforms. Players are gathered around the net, with spectators in the background. The school's logo and banners are visible on the walls.
A high school volleyball game in progress, featuring two teams in black and white uniforms on a gymnasium court, with spectators watching from the sidelines.
High school volleyball match in progress with players on the court, a referee at the net, and spectators seated along the sidelines.
A high school gymnasium during a volleyball match, with players actively competing near the net. Spectators are seated in the background, and school banners decorate the walls.
A high school basketball game in progress, featuring players in white uniforms on the court, with a bench of players and coaches in blue shirts in the background. There are team banners and various sports accolades displayed on the walls.
A high school volleyball game in progress, featuring players on both teams jumping near the net to hit the ball. In the background, spectators and team members are seated on benches, with school banners and blue accents visible in the gymnasium.
A volleyball game in progress at a high school gymnasium, featuring players in black and white jerseys on the court, with spectators watching in the background. The gym has blue decorations and banners hanging on the walls.
A high school gymnasium during a boys' volleyball match, with players in black and white uniforms on the court. A referee on a high stand oversees the game, while spectators watch from the bleachers.
A basketball game in a gymnasium with players in white jerseys gathered on the court. The scoreboard shows a score of 7 for the home team and 4 for the visitors, with one minute remaining. The wall features paw print decorations and a 'Welcome to the DOG' sign.

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