COLORADO SPRINGS (Feb. 16, 2017) – Matt Anderson has recently signed another season contract with his Russian club Zenit Kazan. Anderson, a renowned volleyball player from West Seneca, N.Y., expressed his excitement about the upcoming season and his continued partnership with Zenit Kazan through an Instagram post on Feb. 13. During Anderson’s tenure with Kazan, the team has achieved impressive victories, including two Champions League titles in 2015 and 2016, as well as two Russian SuperLeague titles in 2014 and 2016.
Meanwhile, Russell Holmes, a middle blocker from Fountain Valley, Calif., who was part of the 2012 Olympic Team and an alternate in the 2016 Olympics, has found a new home with France’s Paris Volley. Additionally, Josh Taylor, an outside hitter from Honolulu, Hawaii, and a member of the 2016 Pan American Cup team, has taken on a new role as the assistant coach for the women’s volleyball team at Missouri, under the guidance of Head Coach Wayne Kreklow.
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CEV CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Italy’s Azimut Modena has shown remarkable performance in the Champions League, remaining undefeated with a record of 5-0 in pool play. However, they suffered a setback on Feb. 14 when middle blocker Max Holt, hailing from Cincinnati, injured his ankle during a match against Poland’s PGE Skra Belchatow. Despite the injury, the club remains positive, stating that it does not appear to be serious and will evaluate Holt’s condition on a daily basis.
Thomas Jaeschke, a talented Polish player from Wheaton, Ill., led all scorers in a match against the Berlin Recycling Volleys on Feb. 14. Although his team, Asseco Resovia Rzeszow, lost in a close five-set match, Jaeschke showcased his skills as an outside hitter for the U.S. Men’s team, contributing 25 points with 20 kills, two blocks, and three aces. Rzeszow’s record now stands at 2-3 in pool play.
Micah Christenson, a setter from Honolulu, Hawaii, has been making waves with Italy’s Cucine Lube Civitanova, boasting an impressive record of 4-1 in the Champions League. In their recent match against Czech Republic’s Dukla Liberec, Civitanova emerged victorious with a thrilling comeback, winning 22-25, 30-28, 25-23, 25-14. Christenson played a vital role in the team’s success, contributing to their .406 hitting efficiency.
Aaron Russell, an outside hitter from Ellicott City, Md., who plays for Italy’s Sir Safety Perugia, faced a tough defeat against Belgium’s Knack Roeselare on Feb. 15. Despite Russell’s outstanding performance, scoring 19 points with 13 kills, two blocks, and four aces, Perugia lost in a hard-fought five-set match. Perugia’s current record stands at 4-1 in pool play.
CEV CHALLENGE CUP
The quarterfinals of the CEV Challenge Cup kicked off with a victory for Chaumont, a French team featuring middle blocker Dan McDonnell from Glendale, Ariz. McDonnell played a significant role in his team’s win against Slovakia’s Spartek Myjava, contributing seven points with four kills and three blocks. The two teams are set to face each other again on Feb. 28.
RUSSIA
Matt Anderson, known for his exceptional skills as an outside hitter for Zenit Kazan, and his team secured a convincing victory against Fakel Novy Urengoy on Feb. 11. Anderson displayed his prowess with six points, consisting of five kills and one block, while also showcasing his defensive abilities with 14 receptions at a positive rate of 57 percent.
Libero Erik Shoji from Honolulu, Hawaii, and setter Kawika Shoji, also from Honolulu, demonstrated their dominance as they contributed to Lokomotiv Novosibirsk’s victory against Yugra Samotlor on Feb. 12. Kawika Shoji scored four points with four aces, while Erik Shoji displayed his skills in defense with 15 receptions at an impressive positive rate of 80 percent.
POLAND
Cerrad Czarni Radom, led by middle blocker David Smith from Saugus, Calif., and libero Dustin Watten from Long Beach, Calif., faced a defeat against Asseco Resovia Rzeszow on Feb. 10. Despite Smith’s contributions of 10 points, consisting of six kills, two blocks, and two aces, Radom fell short in a four-set match. Meanwhile, Jonah Seif from Thousand Oaks, Calif., played a crucial role in MKS Będzin’s victory against GKS Katowice, scoring one point with an ace while setting his team to a .482 hitting efficiency.
ITALY
Micah Christenson continued to make an impact alongside Cucine Lube Civitanova, sweeping Diatec Trentino in a convincing fashion on Feb. 12. Christenson showcased his skills as a setter while contributing four points with two kills and two aces, and leading the team to a .444 hitting efficiency. Prior to Max Holt’s injury, Azimut Modena, with Holt’s outstanding performance of seven points consisting of six kills and one block, secured a victory against Exprivia Molfetta on Feb. 12.
CHINA
Taylor Sander, an outside hitter from Huntington Beach, Calif., has been a key player for Beijing in their league semifinal series against Sichuan. Sander’s exceptional skills were on full display as he led his team with 20 points, including 17 kills, in a captivating victory on Feb. 9. Sander was also named to the Chinese league all-star team, representing the North.
FRANCE
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In the French league, Dan McDonnell and his team Chaumont emerged victorious against Stade Poitevin Volley on Feb. 10. McDonnell showcased his skills as a middle blocker, contributing seven points with four kills, one block, and two aces.
TURKEY
Will Price, an opposite player from Laytonsville, Md., made significant contributions to Istanbul BBSK despite their loss against Inegol Bld on Feb. 12. Price’s outstanding performance included seven points with seven kills.
GERMANY
SVG Luneburg, featuring Americans Michael Brinkley, Scott Kevorken, Cody Kessel, and Eric Fitterer, faced a defeat against SWD powervolleys Duren on Feb. 11. Eric Fitterer stood out among all scorers with an impressive 22 points, consisting of 16 kills, three blocks, and three aces. Scott Kevorken also contributed with 13 points, including seven kills, two blocks, and four aces, while Cody Kessel added 12 points with 10 kills and two blocks.
FAQs
Q: What team did Matt Anderson sign with for another season?
A: Matt Anderson has signed with his Russian club Zenit Kazan for another season.
Q: Where has Russell Holmes signed to play volleyball?
A: Russell Holmes has signed with France’s Paris Volley.
Q: What new role has Josh Taylor taken on in the volleyball community?
A: Josh Taylor is now the assistant coach for Missouri’s women’s volleyball team, under Head Coach Wayne Kreklow.
Q: Which Italian team is undefeated in Champions League pool play?
A: Azimut Modena is undefeated in the Champions League pool play.
Q: Who suffered an ankle injury during a match in the Champions League?
A: Max Holt suffered an ankle injury while playing for Azimut Modena.
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Q: Who led all scorers in a match against the Berlin Recycling Volleys?
A: Thomas Jaeschke led all scorers in a match against the Berlin Recycling Volleys.
Q: Which U.S. player is part of Italy’s Cucine Lube Civitanova?
A: Micah Christenson is part of Italy’s Cucine Lube Civitanova.
Q: Which team did Aaron Russell play for in the Champions League?
A: Aaron Russell played for Italy’s Sir Safety Perugia in the Champions League.
Q: Which French team won in the quarterfinals of the CEV Challenge Cup?
A: Chaumont won in the quarterfinals of the CEV Challenge Cup.
Q: Who scored the most points in a match for SVG Luneburg in Germany?
A: Eric Fitterer scored the most points in a match for SVG Luneburg.
Summary
In this article, we provided updates on the latest happenings in the world of men’s volleyball. We highlighted notable players such as Matt Anderson, Russell Holmes, and Josh Taylor, who have made significant moves in their careers. We also discussed the performances of various teams in international competitions, including the CEV Champions League and CEV Challenge Cup. Additionally, we provided insights into the successes and challenges faced by players in leagues such as Russia, Poland, Italy, China, France, Turkey, and Germany. Overall, these updates showcase the ongoing excitement and developments in men’s volleyball, inspiring fans and enthusiasts alike.
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