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Lady Warriors Varsity Volleyball
Playing Above the Net
by Alisa Walsh

Though it may not seem like it to a casual observer, volleyball is a very intense and strenuous sport. Alex Bear sumarized the sport in this, “People don’t understand how hard volleyball is. We have to put on our socks, lace up our shoes, pull on our jerseys, put a ribbon in our hair, and slip on our spandex. It’s not easy to get ready for a volleyball game, let alone play in one.” With all the setting, jumping, and spiking, it is very easy to roll an ankle, pull a hamstring, or twist a knee; all of which the Warrior’s varsity volleyball team has done this season. Through the struggles, the girls maintained positive attitudes and supported one another, no matter how tough the competition.

With a team made up entirely of juniors with one exception to senior Jenny Check, the girls are forced to be strong and play their best. They recently placed seventh out of thirty-two teams in a tournament, and beat Sacred Heart Prep and Fremont, placing them with now 14 wins in the season. Although their league record reflects the talent that the girls possess as a team, it can’t fully display the talent that each individual on the team has. Reviewing the scores of each match, however, would show much more. Losing each game by merely one or two points, the Warriors continue to compete in the race for CCS qualifications, and it looks as though they may be ready to compete in the fiercer competition in CCS.

The girls on varsity volleyball have bonded not only as a team but as friends as well; as with any sport, lasting relationships have been formed throughout the past few months. Looking back upon the season, Check stated, “I’ve had a great year so far. There have been so many memories. Our coaches are really dedicated and give great advice when needed.” Even the manager of the volleyball team, junior David Zvolanek has partaken in the team’s energy and when asked for a quote about the team simply said, “Go team!” Overall, the girls’ volleyball team has had their share of struggles, but they have come out, in the end, stronger as a result.