Final standings from 2012 Nationals online

In years past, Mobile, Ala. 12s struggled to simply win a match in the Starlings National Tournament.

Something was different this year, though.

It took team more than 30 hours to travel over 1,900 miles to the 15th annual Nationals. Mobile coaches told Byron Shewman they used everything but a boat to make it to San Diego. But once here, Mobile was unstoppable, finishing the weekend as the gold champion in its division.

Along with Mobile, Omaha repeated as the 18s champion, Shonto won the 16s division and Phoenix-Nick took the 14s title.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

To view the final standings for the 2012 tournament, click here to download the PDF.

Images of tournament’s final day online

A fiercely competitive final day of competition was the perfect ending to the 2011 Starlings Volleyball National Tournament. Hundreds of photos were shot over the three days of competition, and that doesn’t include the fun had at the Opening Ceremony! Featured here are over 100 from the final day at Alliant University.

Have some to share? Contact support@starlings.org.

2011 National Champions crowned

Congratulations to the winners of the 14th Annual Starlings National Tournament!

18s Omaha (pictured above) def. Hacienda Heights

16s South Bay def. Tuba City

14s Tijuana def. Team AZ/Doug

12s Monrovia def. Team AZ/Amber

To view complete standings, click here to download PDF.

Special thanks to Becky Hudson for producing the final standings.



Did you see it? Starlings on TV!

Perhaps you weren’t awake at 6:40 in the morning on Friday, June 17. But Starlings from the Oceanside and Oakland teams were not just out of bed, but getting a taste of how a morning news segment is produced.

San Diego 6 News in the Morning’s Ruben Galvan made a special visit to Alliant University to preview the 2011 Starlings National Tournament, which was also featured on the 10 p.m. broadcast. Thanks to Ruben for his support!