One of the reasons that the Raptors were so dangerous on the court was the the
fact that the team consisted of 11 seniors who have been playing together for many
years. Next year’s varsity team definitely has big shoes to fill. However, they won’t be
alone. After deep thought, the seniors were able to generate a list of advice for how to
have a successful season. On the top of the list was hard work. As Taylor said, “Hard
work is key! Talent and height can only go so far, so you need to put in the work.” She
especially stressed the importance of keeping the drama off the court. It is nearly
impossible to function as a unit if there is unnecessary drama between girls, on or off
the court. The other seniors also chimed in about how it is crucial to believe in yourself,
as an individual and a team. To them, their confidence was one of the main components
that drove them to the State Championship. As long as the new team tries their best to
live up to this advice, they are almost guaranteed a fulfilling season ahead of them.
While seniors nostalgically looked at each other, Amy Zens spoke for the group
when she said, “Don’t take a second of it for granted, because next thing you know, you
will be playing your last game, your last set, your last point of your life. Make it count.
Make it real. Make it last.”
Although the final season has ended for many of the seniors, there is still hope. A
couple of the seniors, including McKenna Webster and Tori Schindler, have committed
to playing collegiate volleyball. They will be able to pursue their passion and skills at a
whole new level. There is also excitement for the new Silver Creek volleyball varsity
team. Although they are young, there is potential and everyone is excited to see what fall
2017 brings for the Raptors.
Gotta Getcha Head in the Game!
by Becca Dunn
With Girls’ Basketball tryouts completed and teams decided, the season is
underway. The team is game-ready. Head Basketball Coach Dan Kloster said, “I am
looking forward to watching the girls improve and helping
them learn from their experience as a basketball player.”
Coach Kloster has been the head Girls’ Basketball coach for a
few years now. He has already divided the girls into the three
teams: C, JV, and Varsity.
With their 51-48 Varsity win over Standley Lake on
November 30, the season was off to a good
start. Before that first encounter, senior Kira
Hebert said, “I think we will be ready for our
first game because we've already got lots of practice in and we are doing