ECVB hosted Madison on Saturday. All three teams came out on top.
Varsity won with the scores of 25-9, 25-14, 25-12.
‘It wasn’t the most entertaining game on our side of the court. We served tough but lacked enthusiasm most of the match. It wasn’t until senior Molly Gregg broke the school record for career assists that everyone on the court started playing with a purpose. On the scoreboard it looks like we played extremely well, but on tape, it’s just not as fun to watch as you’d expect. We have a long way to go in a short amount of time, but if any team is capable of doing it, it will be this team. They’ve come leaps and bounds so far this season and I have no doubt that they will find a way to push through.’ Trojans Coach Cassie Laker.
As mentioned, senior Molly Gregg broke a 13 year school record previously held by Karyn Powell. Molly recorded 19 assists in yesterday’s match, but the 17th assist was the one with meaning. On her 17th assist, she became the new school leader for career assists. The previous record was 1,801 and Molly has 1,804 and counting. We look forward to her breaking through the 2,000 assist mark before she closes out her career at EC.
Truly, no one works harder than her and it’s been that way for four years. I could probably count on one hand how many volleyball events she’s missed in four years, in season and out of season. She’s committed, dedicated, and loves the game that she had no choice but to grow up around with 6 older sisters who all played volleyball as well. If anyone deserves this honor, it’s her.
Varsity is now 10-4 on the season. Next up: Saturday both JV and Varsity travel to Zionsville for the first year. We will be participating in their invitational.
ECVB Freshmen vs. Madison
2-0
25-20 25-14
ECVB Freshmen have yet to start off a match with energy and intensity and that was the case once again Saturday against Madison. With all levels in our program it is vital we focus on our side of the net and bettering ourselves everyday with every opportunity we are given. Madison continued to pursue for points with positivity and effort, an attitude many athletes could learn from. I was proud that ECVB picked up the energy and finished the match 2-0.
ECVB Freshmen are now 5-0 on the season.
Next up, Oldenburg Academy Thursday at 5 pm.
Saturday the girls learned that the effort they put in is the result they get in return. Even though it is in the book as a victory the girls were pushed by a very determined Madison team. The girls have finally begun to realize that wins are not going to be handed to them. Alot of their successes come from energy, communication, and crucial teamwork. When those areas lack, then their play lacks. Growth comes from experience and with every match there are new lessons the girls take away from and all in all that’s what it’s all about.
ECVB JV is now 9-1 on the season and 4-0 in the EIAC.