Los Al High student takes silver on beach

Ramirez (pictured left) and her partner, Xolani Hodel.

Jacinda Ramirez, 16, of Seal Beach, earned a Silver Medal at the Beach Volleyball Clubs of America National Championship Tournament held July 15-19 in Hermosa Beach.

Ramirez and her partner, Xolani Hodel of Huntington Beach, were among the more than 500 youth teams from across the country to compete in the tournament. Ramirez is entering her junior year at Los Alamitos High School, where she plays on the indoor and beach varsity volleyball teams.