Quarterfinal
FLCC vs. Union College
3 – 1 ✓
Avenged two regular-season losses with a balanced, poised attack.
Finger Lakes Community College
NATIONAL
CHAMPIONS
Men’s Volleyball — April 26, 2026
🏆The FLCC Lakers made history, defeating Ocean County College 3–1 to capture the first-ever NJCAA Men’s Volleyball National Championship.
⭐ All-Tournament Honoree
ZACH
ZACH
SIPOS
Outside Hitter
In the championship match, Zach led the entire team in kills — turning in one of the most efficient attacking performances of the tournament. A relentless force at the net throughout the bracket, combining power with precision every set.
19
Kills (Final)
.486
Hitting %
13
Kills (Semis)
11
Kills (QF)
The Road to the Title
Semifinal
FLCC vs. #1 College of DuPage
3 – 1 ✓
Stunned the undefeated top seed and defending invitational champions.
Championship
FLCC vs. Ocean County College
3 – 1 ✓
54 kills · .310 hitting % · dominant and historic.
Championship Game Stats
FLCC vs. Ocean County College — April 26, 2026 — Final: 3–1
| Player | Position | Kills | Assists | Digs | Blocks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Sipos All-Tourn | Outside Hitter | 19 | — | — | — | .486 hitting % |
| Ethan Bond MVP | Outside Hitter | 14 | — | 8 | — | Tournament MVP |
| Jackson Blaszkow All-Tourn | Hitter | 12 | — | 5 | — | Balanced all-around |
| Cole Thomas All-Tourn | Setter | — | 48 | — | — | 2 aces, offense architect |
| Braden Whitcomb | Middle Blocker | — | — | — | 10 | Dominated the net |
| Jack Donovan | Libero | — | — | 14 | — | Match-high digs |
| Dominick Alverado | Hitter | — | — | — | — | Efficient net presence |
Team totals: 54 kills · .310 hitting % · 50 assists · 37 digs · 23 blocks
Tournament Honors
Tournament MVP
Ethan Bond
All-Tournament
Zach Sipos
All-Tournament
Cole Thomas
All-Tournament
Jackson Blaszkow
National Coach of the Year
Frank Clark