Athletes dig deep for volleyball tournament

Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament series hits Siesta Key for weekend competition.

  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 10:14 a.m. July 11, 2015
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Athletes of all levels of experience showed up to battle for the title of champion of the Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament Saturday, July 11 at Siesta Key Beach. 
 

Randy Ristic prepares to serve the ball during a match.
Randy Ristic prepares to serve the ball during a match.
Dana Oliver prepares to spike the ball over Nina Pelliterri.
Dana Oliver prepares to spike the ball over Nina Pelliterri.
Danielle Hills warms up before her next match.
Danielle Hills warms up before her next match.
Diogo Sousa spikes the volleyball over the net.
Diogo Sousa spikes the volleyball over the net.
Nina Pelliterri
Nina Pelliterri
Nina Pelliterri meets Sarah Mendoza at the net.
Nina Pelliterri meets Sarah Mendoza at the net.
Ryan Gilbreath warms up with his teammate Ryan Wilder.
Ryan Gilbreath warms up with his teammate Ryan Wilder.
Ryan Wilder chases after his daughter Wren.
Ryan Wilder chases after his daughter Wren.
Teammates Yamil Yanes and Diogo Sousa prepare for their opponents to serve the volleyball.
Teammates Yamil Yanes and Diogo Sousa prepare for their opponents to serve the volleyball.

 

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