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Metzger, new teammate advanced to main draw

LOS ANGELES >> Punahou alumnus Stein Metzger enjoyed a good outing in the first SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event with his new partner, Dax Holdren, as the pair made it to the main draw of the Nissan Grand Slam with a 21-18, 21-14 win over Spaniards Raul Mesa and Manuel Carrasco.

Metzger recently split with longtime teammate and fellow Punahou and UCLA alum Kevin Wong.

"It's all behind us now," Metzger said. "That's the nature of our sport, though the timing was a little unusual."

Metzger and Holdren -- and new partners Wong and Eric Fonoimoana -- are hoping to qualify for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

The main draw of the Nissan Grand Slam started today.

Kimball helps Loyola Marymount sweep UNLV

Kamehameha Schools graduate Kealani Kimball put down a match-high 19 kills to lead No. 25 Loyola Marymount over UNLV 30-25, 30-28, 30-26 in a women's volleyball match last night at the Stan Sheriff Center.

Kelli Nerison added 14 kills and setter Nicole Oehlman had 11 digs to go along with 48 assists for the Lions (11-1), who needed 94 minutes to earn the victory. The Rebels (6-4) were led by Tarin Keith (15 kills, 10 digs) and Leiana Oswald (11 kills).

Loyola Marymount will face No. 2 Hawaii (9-1) at 7 tonight. UNLV takes on the Wahine tomorrow night at 7.

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