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Erik Shoji of United States reacts with teammates on Wednesday.
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The agony of defeat was profoundly felt by the U.S. men’s volleyball team at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, when it lost a very tight semifinal match to Poland.
With that loss to No. 1-ranked Poland, the U.S. men’s team lost the chance to play for gold. But the team — which includes Hawaii guys Taylor Averill, Micah Christenson and Erik Shoji — still has a shot at the bronze medal. That match will be played at 4 a.m. Friday, so let’s root for the thrill of victory. USA! USA!