8th and 9th grade volleyball players have been let loose to compete in their games this season. They are hyped and ready to give 110% in every game. This season will be an exciting one with new strategies and more enthusiasm. The 8th grade A team is pumped to have Mrs. Roper back coaching them. Both teams have successful wins under their belts and are prepared to win even more. The Freshmen team is going to be lethal with their coach Mrs. Holder. 

Lets hope that their next games go well and they can take a win home for the team! The players are proud to wear blue, green, and white for the school to show everyone who will leave with a victory. It's hard for all athletes to balance school, sports, and life, but these girls make it look easy. 

Mrs. Roper tells us that her favorite thing about coaching is getting to see students personalities outside the classroom, and having different interactions. It's never fun to lose a game, but Mrs. Roper always tells her players that they need to be good winners, and good losers -- to show the other team kindness no matter what. 

The 8th grade team has a goal of making it to districts this season and to achieve this, they must learn to communicate on the court, encourage each other, and acknowledge the mistakes they make to learn from them so they can be the best of the best. 

Mrs. Holder says that it's important to focus on the positives from a game, and working together to move forward. Volleyball is a hard sport that takes perseverance, communication, and teamwork. Not everyone has what it takes, but these courageous girls have proven that they do. 

As the season goes on, we wish the best of luck to all the teams to compete and play with their whole heart and give all their effort. GO BLAZERS!!!

Pictures from the 9th and 8th grade Varsity games.