Monterey-Seaside volleyball

 Cast aside the rivalry for a moment.
 These are two of the more established boys volleyball programs in the county.
 Monterey, a five-time league champion, has begun to find the right combinations on the court behind outside hitter Cameron Mann and setter Edward Garcia.
 While Alfonso Meza is one of the elite hitters in the league, Seaside is still looking for other options at the net to keep teams from doubling on Meza.
 Last year Seaside swept its two games from the Toreadores -- two losses that ultimately cost them a share of the regular season title.
 While both teams are in the upper echelon of the 12-team Monterey Bay League, both are young and learning on the job in their bids to make a playoff push.