Success Through Adversity
Coming into the 2024-25 Glendale Girls’ Volleyball season, the program experienced a major change. They graduated 9 seniors in the past year, leaving only one returning varsity player, Emma Hawkins (12). Alongside two new coaches, Head Coach Stieb looks to keep the same work ethic and dedication no matter the circumstance. “Play every game like it’s your last and show your passion on the court,“ said JV coach Winzen. The Lady Falcons reached an achievement of 11 in season wins, along with 3rd place in the Strafford Tournament, and 1st Place in Silver in the Mt. Vernon Tournament. Not only has the team created a new dynamic and structure of togetherness, but Glendale athletics also moved up to the COC making this season additionally competitive, which made it even more vital for the girls to build a team bond on and off the court. It was a contest against one of those new conference foes that Elle Givens (10) said that her favorite moment from this season. “Winning the Republic game,” Givens said. “It was a very competitive, fun game.“
A Crucial Skill
Ava Underwood (10), a defensive specialist for the team, shared that “holding my platform for a pass,” is very important to her when playing.
Zone in
Senior Emma Hawkins is a third year returning varsity player and the head floor captain. She is a 6 rotation player setting and hitting on the rightside. When asked about this season, Emma stated “ We have made substantial proress this year and it has been so fun to grow with the new team and be a leader for them too.”
Photos By: Gretta Low and Students
Lylah Vestal (11) swings at a ball.
Ella Schulte (11) and Klaire Miner (11) sub for eachother during a game.
Elle Givens (10) and Emma Hawkins (12) block the ball against the opposng team. Lylah Vestal (11) prepares to pass the ball.
Lylah Vestal (11), Elle givens (10), Ady Buzbee (11), Emma Hawkins (12), Makenna Liming (12), and the other varsity girls come together in a huddle during a timeout.
Lydia Banwart (12) and Ava Underwood (10) prepare to pass the ball in serve recieve.
Emma Hawkins (12) and Coach Stieb pose with the Strafford award plaque.
The entire Glendale volleyball team poses for a silly picture.
Written by Emma Hawkins