Diablo Boys 15 Black Earn Silver in the Open Division at BJNC!

July 6, 2025

Diablo Boys 15 Black wrapped up their season with an outstanding 2nd place finish in the Open Division at the Boys Junior National Championship (BJNC) in Minneapolis! The team gained momentum throughout the week, elevating their level of play each day and saving their best volleyball for the championship bracket.

One of the highlights was their ability to rise to the occasion when it mattered most. Diablo earned two big rematch victories in the championship bracket, defeating teams they had faced earlier in the tournament to surge all the way to the national final!

Path to the Podium:

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Volleyfamily 15U | Loss: 25-17, 21-25, 13-15
RVC Boom 15 | Win: 25-22, 25-20
MTRX 15-1 | Loss: 19-25, 19-25

Friday, July 4, 2025

MN Select 15 Reg Black | Loss: 25-22, 23-25, 11-15
MVC 15 Black | Loss: 21-25, 22-25
Core 15 Elite | Win: 25-20, 25-15

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Volleyfamily 15U | Win: 25-22, 25-21 (Rematch Victory)
MN Select 15 Reg Black | Win: 25-22, 20-25, 15-12 (Rematch Victory)
Hawaiian Style Boys 15U | Loss: 27-25, 25-14 (Earned the Open Silver Medal)

All-Tournament Honors

Congratulations to Luke Maldonado and Kian Hardman for earning All-Tournament Team recognition. Their consistency and high impact throughout the week stood out among the nation’s top players.

Thank You Coaches

A heartfelt thank you to Coach Mike and Coach Jeany for their leadership, preparation, and unwavering dedication to developing these athletes—both on and off the court. Their commitment has been a major driving force behind the team’s growth and their journey to the national podium.

A Season to Be Proud Of

Diablo Boys 15 Black’s nationals run was the perfect finish to a year filled with growth, teamwork, and competitive fire. Their silver-medal performance in the Open Division reflects not just their talent, but the collective character, heart, and competitive spirit they brought to every practice and match. From the first serve of the season to the final point in Minneapolis, this team showed what can happen when athletes commit to each other and rise to the challenge.

Congratulations on an incredible journey and an unforgettable finish.
GO DIABLO!