March 1 marks the beginning of volleyball season part two, but this time with everyone involved. While the fall sports season only includes girls’ volleyball, the spring season offers co-ed and boys’ volleyball, creating an energetic environment. With more teams and players, the gym quickly fills with immense energy during games throughout the season.
Spring volleyball brings together people from different grades, skill levels and friend groups. Some players return with experience, while others step onto the court for the first time. The mix makes games fast-paced and unpredictable, with every match offering something different.
The season is underway and both teams’ focus shifts to teamwork, competition and making the most of the time on the court. Whether it’s close rallies or loud sidelines, spring volleyball turns the gym into one of the busiest and most exciting spots after school.
Sophomore Creighton Lin is a returning opposite hitter on the boys’ varsity team.
Lin recognizes that this season will come with new challenges, especially after losing several seniors. While he remains confident in the team’s ability to compete, he understands that the group is still adjusting. “I think it’s going to be a lot harder than last year because we had eight seniors and now we only have two,” Lin said.
Sophomore and co-ed volleyball defensive specialist Trinity Wang is looking toward the season with excitement. As a returning player, she values both the competitive and social aspects of high school volleyball, especially the opportunity to play alongside teammates she enjoys being around. “I’m really excited. I really like my teammates and I think it’s gonna be really fun,” Wang said.
Wang is also focused on strengthening key parts of her game, including her serve and serve receive. While this season is going to be fun, she recognizes that this season may be more focused on improving both as a player and as a team, rather than just winning. “It’s more developmental this year. We’re not looking to win, it’s more about getting better,” Wang said.
Wang is also looking forward to competing against other schools, especially when it means playing against friends. Although these matchups add an extra level of motivation and competitiveness, they overall bring the players together making them closer, whether it was a win or loss.
Students are showing interest in supporting their friends and classmates on the court, such as sophomore Grace Rosenbaum. Rosenbaum plans to attend the co-ed team’s away game against Paint Branch to support Wang, along with her other friends on the team.
For Rosenbaum, attending games is a way to stay involved, support her classmates outside of school hours and watch the game she loves. As this Friday is the first game of the season, she expects a strong debut and performance from the team. “I’m really excited for the first game. This is a great opportunity for the team to show other teams what they’re capable of,” Rosenbaum said.
The fast paced and exhilarating game prompts student engagement in showing up to support the teams. While Rosenbaum is one of many to show up to support the team, she hopes for her other friends and classmates to come along and support the team this Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Paint Branch.
As the season begins, both players and supporters are looking forward to what is ahead. With an emphasis on improvement, team chemistry and competition, this year’s spring volleyball season continues to build momentum both on and off the court.
