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DEFEATING THE Eagles
Forthe first time in Leaman history, all four teams took home the trophy. Beating rival schools like Briscoe made the victories that much sweeter.
There is nothing sweeter than a team bringing home a district trophy. Actually, we lied. What is even sweeter is when ALL four teams bring home a trophy. For the first time since Leaman Junior High opened its doors in 2016, girls’ volleyball swept the district and all four brought home the championships. That is history made and quite the accomplishment for our Lady Chargers. Our 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams showed promise from the start with all teams taking down Lamar Junior High opening night. Each team battled the top three spot for district standings with 7A being the only team out of the four to be the number one seed for the district. It is not easy to consistently be the team to beat every game day, but our Chargers showed grit each and every game. Close losses against teams like Briscoe for 8A gave them the fire they needed to make sure Briscoe did not win again.
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To close out the season, on October 17th, the night history was made. The DLJH volleyball girls truly did amazing at the district. Our 8th grade teams had a remarkable win, as A Team won in two sets, and B Team won in three. A team won 25-12 and had only missed one serve throughout the entire game! While B Team had lots of amazing good defence plays.
Coaches were proud of the girls’ first ever sweep of volleyball district champions. After the championships, the energy on and off the court was straight electric which gives a whole new meaning to Mr. Semmler’s infamous, “Chaaaaaarged Up” morning routine. Coach Smith, the A Team coach, states that she continues coaching for this age group because it is a particularly good age for development, and she enjoys it. Her favorite motivational quote to tell her girls is to,“Stay focused, work hard, and get your serves over.”
Our 7th grade volleyball girls had an amazing season as well. Both teams ended up going to three sets at the championships, but still pushing through at the end. Coach Gray, the A Team coach, says that she really enjoyed going undefeated all season and building a fun relationship with girls. Coaches were super excited when they brought home the championships for the 7th grade teams for the first time ever. She explained how she would have described the season in one word, and that word of the day would be challenging work because of all the effort the teams made. All the coaches wanted for the girls was for them to have fun and win the championship while doing it. They wanted all their players to know that it is okay to make mistakes and to learn from them. That is how you get better. “Give it your best! Do what we have been doing all week in practice and do not get comfortable, you never know what could happen.”
- By Zoey Dau and Makayla Anderson
- Peyton Nedd
Lady make against opponents.
Teamwork
Lady Chargers make the play against their opponents. It takes quite a bit of energy to go three sets, but our girls rocked it when the time came.




Sweet Victory
Lady Chargers make the play against their opponents.
Give it your best! Do what we have been doing all week in practice and do not get comfortable, you never know what could happen.”
Lady Chargers make the play against their opponents.
Lady Chargers make the play against their opponents.
Coach Reyna, Coach Smith, Coach Gray, and Coach Williams are all smiles holding their victory trophies. There is nothing sweeter than closing out a season with taking the title.

