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Grain Valley Volleyball Team Prepares to Face New Opponents Grain Valley volleyball coach Keri Peterson said the main obstacle in moving from the Missouri River Valley Conference to the Suburban Conference is the loss of familiarity with opponents. Peterson is confident, however, in her team’s mix of returning veterans and new players as well as their work ethic. Four seniors are returning to the team as starters this season. Karly Tharp will serve as the team’s setter/right side hitter. Morgan Scott will serve as outside hitter. Gracie LaForge returns as middle hitter, and Sydney Slaven will play at defensive specialist. The core group of returners will be joined by a mix of younger players. Peterson says the
returning seniors experience will help the team succeed this season. “A huge strength for us is the effort our girls put forth. We have a great group of girls who are coachable and work hard, not just on the court but in the weight room and in off season practice. They are willing to give their time and effort to the team”, Peterson said. Peterson encourages Grain Valley residents to come out to matches to support the team. “The sport has grown tremendously in the last 10-15 years. We want the community in the gym to see the excitement,” Peterson says. The team’s first game will be against Fort Osage on August 30th.
Pictured (le to right): Freshman Olivia Williams hi ng, Freshman Kellie Overturf blocking, Coach Nicolle e Van Winkle.
Grain Valley Volleyball Schedule Date
Opponent
8/30 7:00pm
Fort Osage (Independence, MO) Location: Grain Valley High School, Main Gym
9/4 7:00pm
@ Blue Springs South (Blue Springs, MO) Location: Blue Springs South High School, Main Gym
9/11 7:00pm
Kearney (Kearney, MO) Location: Grain Valley High School, Main Gym
9/18 7:00pm
Platte County Location: Grain Valley High School, Main Gym
9/20 7:00pm
Winnetonka (Kansas City, MO) Location: Grain Valley High School, Main Gym
9/24 7:00pm
@ Pleasant Hill (Pleasant Hill, MO) Location: Pleasant Hill High School, Main Gym
9/27 7:00pm
Blue Springs (Blue Springs, MO) Location: Grain Valley High School, Main Gym
10/4 7:00pm
@ Kearney (Kearney, MO) Location: Kearney High School, Main Gym
10/11 7:00pm
@ Platte County Location: Platte County High School
10/13 TBA
Varsity Tournament Location: Blue Springs Fieldhouse
10/16 7:00pm
@ Winnetonka (Kansas City, MO) Location: Winnetonka High School, Main Gym
10/18 7:00pm
Raytown South (Raytown, MO) Location: Grain Valley High School, Main Gym
