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MB's Alix Klineman, April Ross Advance To Quarterfinals

The former Mira Costa student and her partner beat Cuba to reach Olympic beach volleyball quarterfinals.

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA —Manhattan Beach's Alix Klineman and partner, April Ross, beat Cuba in straight sets, 21-17, 21-15 in their knockout round opener on Monday to reach the quarterfinals of the Olympics beach volleyball tournament.,

The dynamic duo will next meet four-time Olympian Laura Ludwig and her current partner, Maggie Kozuch.

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