Warrior boys will gain volleyball experience this year

When Fallbrook High School boys volleyball coach Chip Patterson was a drill instructor in the United States Marine Corps, his recruits went from often being just out of high school to being ready for secondary school in 90 days.

"Anything can happen," Patterson said.

Patterson will be using his skill development experience with this year's Warriors squad whose players include only one athlete from the 2014 season.

"The road is tough, but we're going to navigate our way through it," Patterson said.

The returning player is middle hitter Isaac Maxwell, a junior, but a shoulder injury is limiting...