Santa Cruz, CA — Final Score: RipTides 21 - 18 Leapers MVP: Kai “Breaker” Nakamura (RipTides, Setter) The RipTides used their home-pool advantage to set the tone early. Kai Nakamura’s tactical lobs and no-look assists made waves, literally and figuratively. The Leapers showed impressive vertical play at the net, with Mira Sanchez posting 4 blocks, but late unforced errors cost them the win. 💡 Key Moment: A slick water slide intercept by RipTides’ libero, Sammy Cho, turned a tied 18–18 game into a final 3-point run.