AVP Long Beach Open Day 3

Misty May-Treanor attempts to spike the ball past the defense of April Ross in the women’s final of the AVP Long Beach Open on Sunday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Jennifer Boss angles a shot past the defense of Kerri Walsh, right, and in front of Misty May-Treanor for a point Sunday during the women’s final of the AVP Long Beach Open.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kerri Walsh celebrates a point after slipping a shot past Jennifer Boss during the final of the AVP Long Beach Open.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor embrace after winning their 18th consecutive tournament title and 101st straight match with a 21-14, 21-18 victory over April Ross and Jennifer Boss in the AVP Long Beach Open.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kerri Walsh spikes the ball through the block attempt of Holly McPeak during the semifinals Sunday at the AVP Long Beach Open. Walsh and teammate Misty May-Treanor would advance to the finals.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The Beach Girlz perform a song during a break in the action Sunday at the AVP Long Beach Open.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Spectators reach for a free souvenir throw to them from the beach volleyball court Sunday during the AVP Long Beach Open.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

A lively game of musical chairs creates a few laughs among contestants during the festivities Sunday at the AVP Long Beach Open.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

A couple of spectators find the highest point possible from which to watch the women’s final of the AVP Long Beach Open on Sunday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)