Girls’ volleyball shows promise in spite of losses

Despite a few tough losses as of Oct. 24, the girls’ volleyball team demonstrates great potential and determination. What viewers can’t see from the scoreboard is the effort the players put into every game.

“I think the team as a whole is doing a lot better than expected,” junior middle Corinne Moran said. “We all possess certain individual skills that led to a stronger team.”
The four losses in the team’s 5-4 record were the result of games versus Cupertino and Lynbrook, the top two teams in the EL Camino league. However, those who watched these games were in for an exciting night of long rallies and thrilling play.
“My most memorable moment was playing against Cupertino the second time,” junior middle Ramya Swami said. “Even though we lost, we have never played better.”
The second match vs. Cupertino match went to five games, with Saratoga winning the first and fourth, resulting in a disappointing loss. The team as a whole scored 47 kills, a close second to Cupertino’s 59 kills. Despite the team’s defeat, some of the players left in tears of joy over the excitement and great skill they played with throughout the match.
Playing with full effort to the end has helped the team push through tough games and pull out more wins during the season. Outside hitter Talia Sisco summed up their improvement when she said, “We’re learning how to finish.”
Each win boosts the morale and confidence and the individual players have grown together throughout the season.
“My favorite thing about being on the team is all the people,” Moran said. “We all have a bunch of great attributes and positive spirits.”
The sense of team camaraderie is shared by all the players as they have connected over the season.
“I love the [team’s] sense of friendship and the bonds that we get to build with our teammates and being able to share that with everyone else when we play,” Swami said. “We have a good sense of togetherness.”
The team’s chance of making it to CCS depends of their performance for the remainder of the season, including the Spikefest II Tournament on Oct. 29 (which the Falcon could not cover due to print deadlines). If the team continues to play well and win matches, they should earn enough points to join the other top teams at CCS.