Kim Garaygay, Angelica Manondo and Stephen Masih also played for Kiss My Ace. “In the summertime, we usually spend as much time outside, camping, anything that has something to do with outdoors.”Ī humble Agapito said he was “happy with my team. This is, I think, my second or third time playing outside, so I’m looking forward for more games.”Īgapito said they normally play indoors during the winter. The Ace’s Roi Agapito added, “I was actually struggling at the beginning, but In Coed Four versus Four, Kiss my Ace silenced the Silencers 2 sets to 0 by scores of 21-18 and 21-12.ĭennis Ybanez of Kiss My Ace said “It was fun. “So (it’s) that opportunity to bump up the level for the summer and then kick into high gear for training for tournaments.” We had our junior girls play earlier and it was amazing to watch their first game, as compared to their last games. I find that players, their level of play and skill just bump up. Poelman said, “I think it’s a good chance to start the season off with some good play. to create fair conditions for both teams. The teams switch sides every seven points due to environmental conditions, including wind, sun, etc.
In beach volleyball, the first two sets go to 21, unlike indoor, which goes to 25. The tourney was a best of three format, although they had to modify that later on due to time constraints. “We’re a little bit behind at the moment but we’ll catch up.” Poelman said they were struggling to keep the tourney on schedule. Provincials in Vancouver.” (Parksville is on Vancouver Island, We have intentions to go out to Island Open in Parksville and to B.C. For our club, it’s an athlete fundraiser for travel. Tournament organizer Shannon Poelman of YXY said, “It’s our first tournament I think, this year, for any club. The Star stopped in Tuesday evening to check out the action. to midnight at the new Sport Yukon beach volleyball courts behind CSSC Mercier and F.H.Collins in Whitehorse.Ģ9 teams competed in six categories, with several players competing in multiple categories. The Lady Cats are looking to improve upon their season previously and are hitting the reps hard to make that happen.The YXY Beach Volleyball Club held the Midnight Sand beach volleyball tourney Tuesday. The scrimmage carried on for almost an hour and it was safe to say the team got in their reps in as no one was dry from the intense play on the court. Learning their skill level and helping them to improve is the most enjoyable.” Once they have a position we can then begin working on more specific skill sets.” he went on to explain what makes this enjoyable for him. “We are trying to evaluate the players and determine what position they would best play. While observing Jones gave a little insight into how he was going to integrate the new group. What started off slow, turned into a riveting rally affair as no one was willing to let a play go. The busy chatter began as new and veteran mingled and it didn’t take long for smiles to follow.
The excitement hit a new high when Jones split them up into groups of six, signifying the scrimmage was about to begin. “Also the new players get to meet the older players and develop new friendships” “Everyone is working hard and helping each other.” He added. The experience disparity didn’t seem to stop anyone as veteran players could be seen aiding others with basic hitting during the drills. Vets on the team were well polished and sent snappy shots over the net, but with a wave of newcomers, struggles are bound to exist. Some have a lot of experience playing and some have never played competitive volleyball.” Coach Jones elaborates on the team composition. “The current group of players is a good mix of young and older players. New and old alike, the zeal for the game was not lost on this crew. They excitedly dug into the basket and snatched balls to begin spiking. “Don’t drop that elbow.” Head Coach Russell Jones reminded the team. The team’s faces lit up as he explained how they were going to run the hitting drills. He called the girls to the basket and described what he had planned. The summer workouts have helped with evaluating each player’s skill sets and trying to help them develop.” Jones told the Independent. “Some of the freshmen and first year players are getting experience with the summer workout program. Hobbton’s volleyball program has come back to life with a youthful and highly energized team. The summer is an exciting time as new players roll in adding depth to the Cats. The monotonous drills that preceded the team scrimmage did little to settle the antsy squad. The Lady Wildcats were hard at work during their training that evening, prepping for the season ahead. Kenny Bass court was loud on Monday with the hollow slaps of the volleyball echoed throughout.
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Cassie Driver sends spike past two front blockers.Īnthony McConnaughey|Sampson Independent ❮ ❯
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