Halbert and Keibel Crowned PCAC Pairs Champions After Statement Run

Photo by Cara Heise.
Photo by Cara Heise.
Posted: Apr 22, 2025

OCEANSIDE, CA (4/18/2025) -- MiraCosta College's Daysha Halbert and Kiara Keibel delivered a championship performance for the ages on their home court, winning the 2025 PCAC Beach Volleyball Pairs Championship with a dominant four-match run through some of the top teams in the conference.

Seeded fifth in the bracket, Halbert and Keibel knocked off three of the tournament's top four seeds—including the previously undefeated No. 1 pair from Mesa—to secure the title and cap off a season where they proved they were more than just contenders.

The Road to the Championship:

  • Round of 16: Defeated #15 Coronado/Luna (San Diego Mesa) – 21-13, 21-8

  • Quarterfinals: Knocked out #4 Bambe/Spires (Palomar) – 21-10, 21-15

  • Semifinals: Stunned #1 Gomez/Mojica (San Diego Mesa) – 21-15, 21-17

  • Finals: Outlasted #3 Milan/Springer (Mt. San Jacinto College) – 21-15, 21-17

In each match, Halbert and Keibel brought relentless energy and composure. Against Coronado/Luna, they made a quick statement. Then, they overpowered a strong Palomar duo in the quarterfinals. But their biggest moment came in the semifinals, where they handed Gomez and Mojica their first loss of the season with a confident, clutch finish in both sets.

Finals Recap

The championship match against Milan and Springer was everything you'd expect from a title bout. The Mt. San Jacinto pair had battled their way through the bracket with their usual blend of athleticism and fire. But Halbert and Keibel matched every punch, closing each set strong to seal a straight-set win and the 2025 crown.

Other Notables from the Tournament

  • Gomez/Mojica (SD Mesa) were stopped just short of a perfect season after reaching the semifinals with wins over Flores/Merrill and Folkers/Lagrimas.

  • Bambe/Spires (Palomar) put together another strong tournament run, reaching the quarters with wins over Orbita/Torres and Ramirez/Vitelli before falling to the eventual champs.

  • Lozano/Ramirez (Grossmont) advanced past Eastman/Wygal (SD City) in a competitive Round of 32 matchup and reached the quarterfinals.

  • Beezer/Heckel (MiraCosta) also reached the quarterfinals, adding to a strong showing for the host school.

A Statement Season Finale

For Halbert and Keibel, the championship was more than a trophy—it was a validation of their season-long grind. As All-Conference honorees, they were already among the most respected duos in the PCAC. Now, they're the undisputed champions.

On to SoCal

The top eight finishers from the PCAC Pairs Championship have now qualified for the 3C2A SoCal Regionals, where they'll represent the conference against the best duos from across Southern California:

  • Daysha Halbert / Kiara Keibel (MiraCosta)

  • Korie Milan / Josephine Springer (Mt. San Jacinto)

  • Myah Gomez / Jaiden Mojica (San Diego Mesa)

  • Layla Folkers / Ami Lagrimas (San Diego Mesa)

  • Emma Bambe / Janell Spires (Palomar)

  • Alexis Jones / Daniela Szajkowski (MiraCosta)

  • Kate Beezer / Keira Heckel (MiraCosta)

  • Sara Lozano / Norma Ramirez (Grossmont)

With momentum and confidence on their side, the PCAC's top pairs are ready to test themselves against the best in the state.

Congratulations again to your 2025 PCAC Pairs Champions: Halbert and Keibel.