Posted on: Monday, June 7, 2004

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Lambert, Kiraly win in volleyball

Advertiser Staff and News Services

Punahou graduate Mike Lambert teamed with veteran Karch Kiraly to win his first AVP Tour title yesterday.

Lambert and Kiraly defeated Matt Fuerbringer and Casey Jennings, 21-15, 21-18, to capture the AVP Manhattan Beach (Calif.) Open.

Earlier, Lambert and Kiraly ousted Punahou grad Kevin Wong and Eric Fonoimoana, 22-20, 17-21, 15-13, in the semifinals.

Also, former University of Hawai'i player Jason Ring and George Roumain, who lost to Lambert and Kiraly in a fourth-round match to start the day, were eliminated in the consolation bracket sixth round by Dain Blanton and Jeff Nygaard.

Meanwhile, Holly McPeak and partner Elaine Youngs edged Annett Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan, 21-19, 16-21, 15-12, in the women's final.

It was a tour record 68th pro beach volleyball title for McPeak.

Davis and Johnson Jordan ended the 90-match winning streak of Misty May and Kerri Walsh in the semifinals, 21-19, 21-19.