Kraig Pakulski / Monday, January 19, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County SBVC Boys 17U Molten Team win gold at major tournament Courtesy PhotoMajor win for SBVC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - It was a golden moment for the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club. The SBVC Boys 17U Molten team captured the gold medal in the open division at the SoCal Cup Open Championship in Salt Lake City. This is the first major tournament win for the club in a long time according to the organization. SBVC executive director Matt Riley said, "We are so proud of this accomplishment for the team and the club. It has been a long time since we’ve earned a Gold at a national tournament in the Open division, and I can’t say enough about the dedication of the players, coaches, and our staff. Court Young, our boys director and Randy Deweese, the team’s head coach have set a high standard and it’s inspiring to see our athletes rise to meet it.” The winning team from right to left:Head Coach: Randy DeweeseOwen WillerMoses SchlobohmMaddox DenverKeanu NguyenMatteo BurdickAnders DietenhoferNate BironSoren AlldredgeTyler WalkerHayes CostnerAssistant Coach: Owen Loncar The post SBVC Boys 17U Molten Team win gold at major tournament appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Fuerte sismo sacude el valle de Coachella; no se reportan daños mientras continúan las réplicas Next Article Federal investigation underway after anti-ICE protesters interrupted a church service. Here’s the latest Print 25 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Local NewsNewsSanta Barbara - South CountySportsTop StoriesMore Sports Please login or register to post comments.