At the Hermosa Beach Open, Olympians Sara Hughes, Kelly Cheng, Chase Budinger, and Miles Evans claimed victory in their respective categories, with Hughes and Cheng defeating USC alumni Terese Cannon and Megan Kraft, while Budinger and Evans triumphed over Miles Partain and Italian Olympian Alex Ranghieri. The tournament, reminiscent of the grassroots style of events from a decade ago, was well-received by fans who preferred its intimate setting over the more commercial AVP productions. In the FISU Beach Volleyball World Championships held in Rio de Janeiro, Germany dominated by winning both gold medals in the men's and women's competitions, while the USA secured silver in women's beach volleyball. Meanwhile, Huntington Beach's girls' volleyball team faced a tough state playoff match against Mater Dei but ended their season with strong performances, and Pepperdine University prepares for a home stretch featuring matches against the nation's top teams, including #1 Pitt and #2 Stanford.