Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball
by Suzi Wakatsuki
Despite several injuries that
handicapped the team, the JV girls volleyball team has done a
magnificent job holding their own against the other teams of the
West Catholic League. Currently their overall performance has
allowed them to maintain an 11-14 win loss record, while their
league standing is 5 - 9.
Although the team has no main rivals, it is evident that they
try in every game to beat their opponents, whichever team that
may be. However, Coach Leisa Moore stated that it would be especially
nice if they came away with a victory against Saint Francis or
Archbishop Mitty, both of which they have currently not beaten.
It takes guts and a whole lot of grit to play this sport, as can
be seen by the girls recovering from game injuries. Sophomore
setter Shelly Matsumura sprained her ankle at the start of the
season and sophomore teammates Abby Fick and Sherilyn Finch stepped
in to fill the void while Matsumura recuperated. The good news
is that Matsumura has been cleared to play again, the bad news,
however, is that sophomore Tessa Furtado came away with a broken
wrist at the St. Ignatius game.
Despite these injuries the team has kept up its cheerful attitude
and continues to strive for excellence. Ms. Moore said with a
twinkle in her eye, “This is a great group of fun loving
girls.” The unity of the team has only grown since the start
of the season, and each day the bond becomes stronger and stronger.
The group devotions and partner prayer, that transpires twice
a week before practice, allows the girls to grow stronger in their
walk with the Lord as well as with their relationship with teammates.
This unity is seen through the efforts of the girls that fight
to come away with a victory each and every game. Miss Moore articulates
her pride in the girls as they fought tooth and nail against Saint
Francis on October 7. Valley came away with a total of 23 points
accumulated throughout the two games played and although they
did not win, their perseverance to see the game through to the
end was truly astounding. “The game was awesome!”
Miss Moore exclaimed.
