Hawaiian volleyball player leads LBCC into championship push 

On April 17, in the 3C2A Regional Round 1, Ezekiel Sablan led the LBCC Vikings with 12 kills in a straight-sets win over Miramar. 

Ezekial Sablan is an outside hitter for the Vikings, known for being able to get around blocks and as his teammate Sergio Garcia shared, “He’s a baller and is definitely a teammate you can count on.”

Sablan has posted 233 kills on a .250 hitting percentage, along with 29 total blocks, with more matches still ahead to add to those totals.

Sablan had planned to play at GCU, but when the program was cut, he reached out to the Vikings’ coach and found another opportunity to keep his career going. 

He attended Moanalua High School in Honolulu, Hawaii, where the team went 10–0 during his junior year. After graduating, he joined the Vikings in October, arriving just in time for the 2025–26 season.

Sablan also isn’t the only Moanalua alum at LBCC, as another former teammate from his high school played as well just a couple years before him. 

Having spent most of his life in Hawaii, Sablan grew up surrounded by family, which remains central to who he is. 

“My family is the most important thing to me, fun fact I have six sisters and no brothers,” Sablan said.

Sablan comes from a strong volleyball lineage and when asked how he got started, he credited his family. 

His aunt, a two-time All-American, and his uncle, who played at the University of Hawaii and had a major influence on his development. As well as his mom who played professional indoor and beach volleyball. 

Sablan’s uncle, Malu Sagiao and former volleyball player as well, said his nephew “is a great person on and off the court, and an excellent player.”

“I’ve learned a lot from my family and appreciate their guidance” said Sablan. 

When asked about his approach on the court, Sablan said, “I try to correct my errors, fix them, and be intentional with all of my plays.”

Looking ahead, Sablan hopes to continue his career at the Division I level, with aspirations of playing for programs like Long Beach State or the University of Hawaii.

The Vikings have carried solid momentum into the final stretch, focusing on cleaning up.

They finished 2nd in the 3C2A State Championship game vs Golden West.