Larson Breaks Out: A Season of Firsts and a Shakeup at the Bottom

Every Spikeball season has its surprises — and this one belongs to Larson.

After a respectable but quiet start to the year, Larson announced his arrival with a gritty 21–19 performance alongside Rosner, nearly pulling off an upset against the formidable Mitchell-Salomone duo. Though the game ended in a loss, the message was clear: Larson was leveling up.

What followed was nothing short of a breakout. Teaming up with Mitchell, Larson caught fire, showcasing sharp instincts, consistent serves, and a fearless net presence. The two would go on to dominate the previously unstoppable pair of Rosner and Salomone, flipping the league’s power dynamics in just one week.

But Larson’s story didn’t end there.

In an unexpected but electric pairing, Larson reunited with longtime friend Salomone and walked away with his first ever two-win outing. The duo showed immediate chemistry, combining Salomone’s explosiveness with Larson’s steady hand to put away a clean win. It was the kind of performance that makes you rethink the league hierarchy.

Meanwhile, Rosner finds himself in unfamiliar territory: dead last in the standings. After a hot start to the year, his momentum has fizzled. With Kvalsvik set to return from injury, Rosner’s spot in the regular rotation is suddenly very much up in the air. Will he bounce back, or is this the beginning of a deeper slide?

One thing is certain: Larson is no longer the rookie on the rise. He’s a real contender.

More shakeups are sure to come as the season heats up — and as always, we’ll be here to cover every set, spike, and storyline on LukeRosner.com.