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RESULTS
summarized:
14Power @ CEVA Power League, 2/5/12:
14Force @ CEVA Power League, 2/5/12:
16Power @ CEVA Qualifier, 1/22/12:
We were
in a great position for the qualifier, seeded 30 out of 31, along with the top ranked team #2. We had no where
to go but up basically. The goals were to communicate on the court, make good first touches, and have fun! We had a pretty rough go on all three counts. It was a tough day physically to play up to gold and silver
ranked teams in pool play. It was also more difficult to communicate due to the extra loud gym at springfield (my ears
were literally buzzing when I got home, like I had just come from a rock concert!). It was hard to rally
fun times when I think the girls felt a little overwhelmed, not only by the teams but by the occasional angry coach (me).
We competed better against mid-valley black (#19) and ojva white (#27) but still ended up with losses. And we lost our final
crossover game 19-25 to Adrenaline. This meant that at the end of the day we fell from 30 to 31 (no big deal right?!).
But we absolutely gained more knowledge about competing at the highest levels, which I think is invaluable to the growth
of individuals and the team as a whole.
18Power @ CEVA Qualifier, 1/21/12:
18 power overcame a slow start to take
the highest seed available at our qualifier. We looked tired, overwhelmed, and made a lot of attack errors in our first match.
The team performed at a much higher level the rest of the day. Some sets we dominated the serve and pass game, in other sets
we dominated the net with our blocking and attacking. Two constants were defensive effort and creative and consistent setting.
Camille was hands down the best libero in the gym on Saturday. Her poise in serve receive and her ability to read on defense
stifled other teams.
14Power @ MAC Friendship Tourney, 1/21/12:
The
14 Power did a great job at the MAC friendship tournament on Saturday. We faced some very competitive teams and we took 2nd
in our pool! Our serving was on point! We lost in our first game in the championship bracket, but we had moments of brilliance.
As always, we have lots to improve on but the girls worked really hard this weekend. Go BLUES!
14Force @ MAC Friendship Tourney, 1/21/12:
A day at the Mac is always exciting!
The 14 Force played saturday at the Mac in a friendship tournament that made a turn for the whole team! We played in a 5 team
pool which proved to be a long morning/afternoon! Morning pool play saw some great stuff blocks from Lulu and Kayla! Olivia
showed a platform that was picture perfect for a libero and served her first 4 aces being on 14's! Kitt was our most consistent
server of the day only missing 3 serves out of 30! Meredith had some great serving and some timely sets! Shantih stepped up
to set some great hits for madi! Clara served with fire and played big at the net. Meghan stepped up to serve and had some
great passes. Jamie had some great saves and hustled every play. Claire had some key sets for our hitters to put down. In
the morning we started 3rd in our pool and ended up 4th. We went into the afternoon bracket play 1st so it was another wait
game! We played our first bracket game against Powerforce and beat em in 2! Our first ever win of a match! It was a turning
point for the 14 force as they mentally pushed themselves to beat the Powerforce! On to the Championship game, and one game
to 25! We battled point for point and were down by 5. Meghan stepped up to serve some key points to bring us back and we fought
for every point. We lost in the championship but we came out winners! We learned what it means to focus under pressure and
to push when we are ahead. I am so proud of these girls for moving forward and fighting for every point!
14Power @ CEVA Qualifier, 1/8/12:
This weekend we played against some of the best 14s teams in our region and we are so very proud of how the
girls faced that challenge. The Blues 14 Power started out as 31st and by the end of the day we jumped up to
23rd! This will put us in the bronze division! Nikki and I think that this is a great place to start the season. Both the
coaches and the players learned a lot this weekend and we can't wait to get back to practice and come out even stronger for
our next power league. Go Blues!!!
14Force @ CEVA Qualifier, 1/8/12:
Ah
the drive to Springfield.. foggy, dark, and early. The 14 Force had our first power league filled with many learning experiences!
We learned how to be a team, how to be confident in ourselves, how to rotate, and how to stand tall amidst adversity. We went
into pool play with focus and heart. We had some great serving from Kitt, Meghan, and Clara. LuLu stepped up with a big block!
Meredith was strong with her sets and defense. Olivia was a great libero, learning the ropes of an intense position. Madi
and Jamie were passing and hitting machines. Kayla was strong at the net and Shanith and Claire stepped up to set. We ended
pool play where we started (58) and headed into cross over with a new outlook. We finished our first power league at 7:30,
tired and hungry! Yet I am always proud of these kids for pushing and fighting every game! We fought for each point and had
some close losses but everyone showed heart! We moved down to 63 but are looking forward to being top dog in our next power
league! GO BLUES!!!
18Power @ CCVC Friendship Tourney, 1/8/12:
18 Power had a very successful
first tournament finishing second. The championship match was a heated back and forth. The team battled hard,
played mature volleyball but ultimately ran out of gas.
16Power @ MAC Friendship Tourney,
1/7/12:
The first tournament for
the 16's Power was a good one! There were many solid teams there and we held our own. We finished third in our pool with some
very close matches and lost in the first round of the championship bracket to a very tough team that is currently ranked #19
(Mid-Valley Black). I think that everyone learned a lot that day and it became clearer what we need to do to prepare for our
first Power League. 2012 CEVA Rankings and Qualifiers posted:
14Power @ 31, January 8th, Salem Hoop
14Force @ 58, January 8th, Willamalane
18Power @ 38, January
21st, Blanchet HS
16Power @ 30, January 22nd, Willamalane 14Power @ MAC Jamboree, 12/10/11:
The girls did great at our first tournament at the MAC Jamboree this past weekend. It is hard to go into a
tournament with only three practices under our belt but the girls learned so much! They were put into all kinds of different
rotations and were able to adapt to each situation. Nikki and I are so proud of how they played and can't wait for our next
tournament when we have a little more experience. Go Blues!
14Force @ MAC Jamboree,
12/10/11:
3 practices and it's the start of a fun club season! The 14 force played with enthusiasm
and smiles! Everyone was ready to get in the game and show what they got! It was a learning day of positions and rotations
but the kids handled it well. We had some great serving and some key hits to get everyone in the swing of things. We are ready
for some more practices and look forward to our qualifier! I am so proud of everyone for hustling, getting to know each other,
and for showing Blues pride!
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