On Thursday, September 28th, the varsity volleyball team faced the Topsail Pirates. Although all matches were close, the Lady Trojans lost 0-3. Good effort and good sportsmanship were put in throughout the entire game. Another loss isn’t enough to bring them down.
During this game, the team was cut short of players as many were sick and couldn’t attend the game. Most players stayed in the game the whole time. Playing all three sets, they stuck it out and kept fighting. Going back and forth with Topsail Pirates on who took the lead, unfortunately, Lady Trojans repeatedly fell short.
You can hear the fans cheering endlessly. All the moms, dads, grandparents, and other family and friends that come to support are proud of their players. Everyone in the room kept a positive attitude because players kept fighting the whole game.
During each timeout, the coach positively reinforced her players in order to keep them going. After each break ended, the team broke off by saying things such as “family,” “West,” “Trojans,” or “fight.” Keeping a positive attitude kept the team together and fighting until the end.
Lady Trojans always fight hard during their games, but the Topsail Pirates fought a little harder and pulled through during these matches. Everyone knows both teams want to come out on top and it all comes down to players.
During all three sets, they never lost hope. By watching a game, you can see that losing does not put these girls down. They put in blood, sweat, and tears during their games as well as their practices.
Gaining a point or losing a point these girls always come together. They accept a mistake that was made while the others let them know it’s okay to mess up. When they gain a point you can see the smile on their faces as they celebrate by high fives.
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After a timeout, lady Trojans are ready to go back out on the court. They are ready to win the set.
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Freshman Layla Thomas gets pulled up from JV for the Topsail game. She sets herself up ready for the serve.
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Autumn Wyatt throws up the ball to spike it to the other team. Topsail gets the serve and keeps the ball going.
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Senior Emma Bartlett hits the ball to the opposing team. Bartlett was prepared for this as she set herself up for the hit.
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Sophomore Kelsey Lykins spikes the ball over the net. The opposing team lets the ball fall.
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Emma Bartlett and Autumn Wyatt laughing over Riley Bergeron diving for the ball. Unfortunately, Bergeron fell short.
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Junior Maddox Holder jumps to block the ball. Holder was successful as the ball was returned to the other side.
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Kelsey Lykins blocked the ball and the opposing team was not ready for it. The ball gets stuck between the net and then falls allowing West to score.
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Topsail player serves the ball. The West team returns the ball and scores the point.
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Junior Aubrey Brown serves the ball making it over the net. Allowing her team to score a point.
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As the team meets they talk about what they can improve. Hoping to pull out a win, after they meet they give it their all.
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Aubrey Brown jumped up prepared to block the ball. Her teammates behind her backed her up.
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Lady Trojans are on the bench supporting their teammates as they watch the game. Cheering on their team they watch the set unfold.
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Autumn Wyatt ready for the hit, bumps the ball backwards. Getting over the net she keeps her team in the game.
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Trojans on the court come together after losing the point. They support each other and talk about how they can improve.
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Junior Brooklyn Coble prepares herself for the serve. Getting down and ready she anticipates what is coming next.
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