The Visor

Volleyball team flexes muscles early

September 9, 2009

Juliana Libertin

       For the past three years the girls volleyball team has struggled in the North Coast League and state playoffs, but this year they

are determined to change their fortunes. 
 
    

       “We just want to win. We are good enough to win and have the mind set to win.” senior captain Amy Yakubowski said. 


       With the depth, maturity and the will power to win the squad is looking to make a name for themselves in Ohio. 
 
    

       Even though their season just started, they have been training since school let out. The summer was filled 
with scrimmages, two a days and team bonding activities. 
 
  

       “Everyone is motivated on our team. Everyone puts a 110% into everything we do, which makes 
practices very productive. Everyone wants it.” senior captain Krissy Sokol said. 
 
    

       The girls continued this work ethic when school started, practicing from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m, which is more than other teams at Hoban. 
 
      

       “It can be hard having long practices everyday, but everyone gives a 110% in practice, in which makes it worth it. I know coming into practice we will be a better coming out. I” senior Kelsey Shultz said. 
 
   

       “I stress to these girls to play your heart out every game and practice, and they are listening. They are hungry to be successful. This mentally will take them a long way,” Coach Trish Johnson said. 
 

       Besides the hunger to win the girls also have a lot more experience than in the past couple of years. 
 
   

       “This year majority of our team in made up of senior and juniors, unlike the past. We have more experience we know what we have to do to win,” Sokol, who is a four year varsity starter, said. “Maturity will help us out a lot this year.” 
 
   

       The girls showed this mentally and maturity in their first game when they dominated Elyria Catholic by sweeping the first three games. 
 
  

       “They picked up the intensity and maintained focus throughout the match.” Johnson said. 
 
  

       “We were all excited to show everyone in Ohio that we are team not to be taken lightly,” Sokol said. “Our goal of course is to win districts, but also to be more competitive in the North Coast league.” 
 
  

       The girls continue to try to change their program as they take on Holy Name tonight at 6:30 p.m 

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