DERRICO KWA-Deer Valley-Volleyball

The one thing missing in Derrico Kwa’s decorated volleyball career is an NCS title. His teams have been close in the past, making it to the playoffs every year before bowing out in the semis (2010 and 2012), and finals (2011, vs. De La Salle). Things might change this season as Kwa has helped the Wolverines to a 26-1 record with a masterful 20-game winning streak that’s still going. It doesn’t hurt that Kwa now has 6-foot-10 McDonald’s All-American basketball player Marcus Lee to set to at the middle hitter position, either.

The one thing missing in Derrico Kwa’s decorated volleyball career is an NCS title. His teams have been close in the past, making it to the playoffs every year before bowing out in the semis (2010 and 2012), and finals (2011, vs. De La Salle). Things might change this season as Kwa has helped the Wolverines to a 26-1 record with a masterful 20-game winning streak that’s still going. It doesn’t hurt that Kwa now has 6-foot-10 McDonald’s All-American basketball player Marcus Lee to set to at the middle hitter position, either.

SportStars Magazine: What’s been the key to this winning streak?

Derrico Kwa: Having fun, just playing together as a team. … It’s just fun to win.

SSM: Who’s the toughest team you’ve played this year? Why? 

DK: Clovis. They have a lot of club players, and they play year-round.

SSM: What’s different about this team than others you’ve been on? 

DK: We have Marcus (Lee). *laughs* Jordan (Ewert) is pretty good too. I think he’s gonna be a really good volleyball player in the future.

SSM: What does Marcus bring to the team?

DK: He’s a good leader. He makes practice a lot more fun. 

DERRICO’S QUICK HITS

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Marcus Lee

FAVORITE BASEBALL TEAM: Giants

FAVORITE STARBUCKS ITEM: Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino

FAVORITE CLASS: Video Production 

Honorable Mention

Joey Starick — The Freedom senior hit a combined 10-for-14 over five games with 4 doubles and 12 RBI.

Sasha Wallace — The Castro Valley track star ran the 100 high hurdles in 13.55 seconds at the Arcadia Invitational on April 6. Tops in the nation.

Desiree Severance — MItty’s sophomore pitcher has been electric so far this season, helping lead the Monarchs to a perfect 18-0 record.