A CARNIVAL RIDE WEEK

What a week to end the preseason. Last Saturday the jv finished second to an excellent Newport team and took the first 'hardware' of the season at the twelve team EW Invite. High point of the day-four seed EW knocking off first seed Holy Names in the Gold semi-finals. Tuesday a sweep of Monroe as all three teams won. The varsity played inspired ball knocking off the states #3/4 ranked team in five. Truly a playoff calibur match. Thursday was a different story- the Lady Warriors won the first two sets easily and then dropped the final three. Saturday saw us bounce back at South Whibey. EW went 8-2 on the day. They swept thru their pool 6-0,with a +70 point differential. Dropped a tough semi to highly ranked Chelan 23-25 20-25 but bounced back to defeat Cascade in two and take third out of sixteen and more hardware. Overall a very good week and now the coference season begins. NOTES: Thanks to Kathy Roper and Debra Miranda for agreeing to be parent reps. to the Booster club.Work is already starting on the March auction. This Thursday's match at Jackson is the first of four where we have a drop only bus. If your daughter needs a ride back to EW let us know ASAP.We are excited to begin the October run and hope to see you at a match. Go Warriors!

GOOD WEEK AGAINST THE NORTH

After a very light first week the Warriors hit the ground running. Two matches against traditionally strong programs gave us some real solid idea of where we are at in terms of competing in the 2009 version of Wesco volleyball. Coming off a strong showing at the EW Frosh Invite our niners lost close battles to Snohomish and Marysville. I am encouraged by the improvements I am seeing by both individuals and the team. We have players from four or five different middle schools and they are becoming a team. The jv had a nice three game sweep at Snohomish led by the outstanding play of Allie Rutz.Last night they lost to an excellent Marysville team,and look forward to tomorrows EW Invite to get back on the win wagon. Their pool in the morning session looks to be a strong one. Hope many of you will attend. The varsity continued to improve as it swept both its matches 3-0. The team is showing the kind of balance we anticipated.It was especially rewarding to beat Marysville last night[last years Dist.1 three seed to State] Katy Olson got the game ball at Snohomish-for being'a wall' at the net. Last night it went to Haley Scott for a great hitting night. Both Haley and Ashley Kelly-Norling were in double figures in kills in both matches. I will update stats this weekend after the jv tourney. On a really wonderful note-Syd Donaldson will begin a modified practice routine with us Monday. She is still not allowed to swing or serve but post op therapy is going so well she is now allowed to resume many aspects of practice. We are excited to have her back on the court and hope she will be able to compete at some point this season. Big week with defending Wesco champ at our house Tuesday and then at Everett on Thursday. Pre season closes with the varsity attempting to defend their title at the South Whidby Invite next Saturday. Have a great week. GOOOO WARRIORS!

FIRST WEEK OF COMPETITION

The first week of the 2009 season is in the books and the jv and varsity put their stamp on it with victories over Kingco AAAA Woodinville.It was a very well played match for a varsity opener and the lady Warriors displayed balance in all facets of the game-eight players recorded kills and all ten chipped in with at least one dig. [See all varsity stats on stat page]. The jv split the first two games and then came from way back to win the third and the match. Many stars, game ball went to Jessica, who had some monster kills from the right side. The Frosh did not get to compete since Woodinville,a three year high school, was not able to field a C team this Fall. Saturday the Frosh got their chance with a strong showing at the EW Frosh Invite. The young Warrirs finished second in their pool going 4-2 and then took third in the Silver Division finals by beating Monroe after dropping a tough three setter to Blanchet. Lynnwood defeated Holy Names to win the gold Division. The improvement by the Frosh from last weeks jamboree was very evident. The future of EW volleyball looks bright. This week we travel to Snohomish on Tuesday[3:45 bus LEAVES] and then home against Marysville on Thursday. These are two of the North powers so it will be a great test to find out some things early in the pre season. Saturday will be the EW JV Invite. We have a great twelve team field and you can watch great volleyball all day[starts at 9:00] for $3. Have a great week-hope to see you at a match. GOOOOO WARRIOERS!

PARENT MEETING FOLLOW UP

It was great to see so many both familiar and new faces last night. My staff and I appreciate your taking several hours of your time to meet with us. In response to several questions and concerns:--We will build a contact sheet to facilitate communicating and help with transportation issues.---If you go to the calendar and click a specific day it will give you more details and also access to map when we are travelling.---Jamboree at Meadowdale this Sat. $3 admission covers all day. Varsity starts at 9 and plays three two set matches [new language for 2009 season from rules comm.] The jv teams follow at about 11 and Frosh at approx. 2. --We had one JR. parent volunteer for Booster rep. Looking for more. Just email me with contact info. I will pass on to ABC. Thanks again and we will see you courtside. Go Warriors!