2008 Manhattan Beach Open
Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers embrace after vanquishing Nick Lucena and
Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser spray champagne on their fans after winning their third consecutive AVP
The Budweiser Girls give out miniature volleyballs to spectators on Sunday during the men’s final of the AVP Crocs Tour
Spectators cheer during introductions of the AVP Crocs Tour
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Phil Dalhausser watches the ball deflect off his block attempt during the
Todd Rogers goes up for a spike against the tandem of Nick Lucena and
Misty May-Treanor, left, celebrates with teammate Kerri Walsh after winning the women’s championship in the AVP Crocs Tour Manhattan Beach Open on Saturday. The teammates won the event for a fourth consecutive year and an unprecedented fifth time. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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April Ross dives for the ball as teammate Jennifer Boss anticipates the dig during the Manhattan Beach Open women’s final on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Misty May-Treanor stretches to return a ball in the championship match of the Manhattan Beach Open on Saturday. May-Treanor and teammate Kerri Walsh defeated April Ross and Jen Boss, 21-18, 21-16. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Misty May-Treanor spikes the ball past Jen Boss during the women’s championship match of the Manhattan Beach Open on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Misty May-Treanor sprays the crowd with champagne after she and teammate Kerri Walsh won the AVP Crocs Tour Manhattan Beach Open on Saturday. The title also clinched the pair the AVP Crocs Cup, the season-long championship, and they pocketed $100,000 for the victory, the largest winner’s check in beach volleyball history. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Misty May-Treanor pours champagne into the mouth of a fan after winning the Manhattan Beach Open championship on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)