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!