Rivalry Night Ends With Two Varsity Losses
Varsity volleyball and softball lost rivalry games at St. Teresa’s Academy Sept 13.
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Before the first volleyball match begins, senior Mary Evans shows her outfit off to her classmates Sept. 13.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Senior Allie Weinrich gets off the floor after diving for a ball during the second match Sept. 13.
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Senior Angela Sandoval cheers for the volleyball team during the first match Sept. 13.
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During the first match, senior Ellie Chaffee communicates with her teammates while senior Bridget Roudebush hits the ball over the net Sept 13.
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Throwing the ball up into the air, senior Bridget Roudebush gets ready to serve the ball during the first match Sept. 13.
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Focusing on the ball, senior Allie Weinrich gets ready to serve during the second match Sept. 13.
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After getting a point in the first match Sept. 13, the volleyball team gathers in the middle of the court to cheer each other on.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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While watching the softball game Sept. 13, junior Vanshay Purnell eats chicken nuggets brought by senior scream team leader Mary Evans.
PHOTO | Catherine Frerker'
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Senior Ellie Chaffee jumps to spike the ball during the third match Sept. 13.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Cheering during the volleyball game, seniors Megan Breckenridge and Lauren Ismert hold up senior Mandy Mayer, who was dressed to the theme of “Toddlers and Tiaras.”
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Jumping in the air, freshman Brynna Dow is about to serve the ball during the second match Sept. 13.
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Being held up by her teammates, freshman Jane Oltjen smiles while performing a stunt in between volleyball matches Sept. 13.
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After earning a point, seniors Alexis Arensberg, Kathleen Tushaus and Bridget Roudebush cheer during the first match Sept. 13.
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Focusing on the ball, senior Lucy Voysey prepares to serve during the third match Sept. 13.
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Senior scream team leader Mandy Mayer holds up a whiteboard with the words “We are vegan” on them to chant back to St. Teresa’s Academy’s crowd after their “Sion meat” cheer during the first match Sept. 13.
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Looking over to the crowd, senior Megan Breckenridge smiles while performing a cheer during the third volleyball match Sept. 13.
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WIth her palm wide open, senior ellie chaffee starts her serve during the third match Sept. 13.
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Seniors Afton Fennewald and Mariah Lynn laugh with their classmates before the first volleyball match begins Sept. 13.
PHOTO | Catherine Frerker'
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Senior Mary Evans cheers after a serve during the first match Sept. 13.
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Sophomore Maya Bair focuses on the batter while pitching during the softball game Sept. 13.
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Between the second and third volleyball matches Sept. 13, the crowd mimics the scream team leaders and move as if they are on a roller coaster.
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Senior Sarah Totta finishes her swing after hitting the ball during the softball game Sept. 13.
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The Crowd finishes singing the school song during the third volleyball match Sept. 13.
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Seniors Lauren Ismert and Caroline Bono cheer as assistant director of athletics and community wellness Sarah Johnson runs by.
PHOTO | Paige Ritter'
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Sophomore Brooke Walker is ready to round second base and run to third after a ball was hit at the softball game Sept. 13.
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Senior scream team leaders Mandy Mayer, Mary Evans and Aidan McEnerney lead the crowd in a cheer during the third volleyball match Sept. 13.
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The volleyball team cheers together during the third match Sept. 13 after scoring a point.
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Competing in front of large crowds at St. Teresa’s Academy Wednesday Sept. 13 in softball and volleyball, both games ended in a loss. Softball’s final score was 15-5 and volleyball finished 1-2. Students came together to cheer on the Storm dressed in the theme “Toddlers and Tiaras.”
“Sion is such a great community and it’s so awesome to have everyone come out and support us,” senior volleyball co-captain Bridget Roudebush said.
The night began with the softball game at 4:30 p.m. The game ended in the 5th inning with the score 15-5. It was the team’s second game of the season against STA, the first was a loss at home Aug 29. The team had a pep talk to motivate themselves for another match up against STA however, the fans contribute to that as well, according to senior softball player Sarah Totta.
“My favorite thing would have to be the fans that come out and support,” Totta said.
Varsity volleyball, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., competed last. The team lost their first set 25-14. The set was the team’s worst, as many players were nervous and playing timid, according to freshman Brynna Dow. The team was playing in their first and last STA game of the season in front of cheering student sections.
“It was an amazing experience because I had never played in such an intense game,” Dow said. “The loudness of the gym made me really me excited.”
The second set was won 25-16 after adjusting to the loud environment and nerves. The team came together and played their best volleyball of the season, according to Roudebush. The team, consisting of seven seniors this season, was happy as they wanted to perform especially well against STA.
“Before the game we all sat down and talked about the importance and passion that everyone needed to bring to the game,” Roudebush said.
The final set ended with a score of 20-25. Despite the loss, the team is pleased with their performance, according to Roudebush. The team does not turn to the final 1-2 scoreboard when reflecting on the game, but how they accomplished their goal of playing their best volleyball.
“I was worried in knowing I had to be playing my best,” Dow said. “But I was really happy with the outcome. I had never seen our team play that well and we definitely came out to play.”
The competitive edge with STA brings more fans out than usual, according to senior Scream Team Leader Mandy Mayer. The student section always creates a loud atmosphere, reflecting the athlete’s passions in the game.
“My favorite moment of the game was seeing the seniors play and wanting to win so badly,” Mayer said. “The crowd’s cheers reciprocate their same desire to win.”
Despite both teams losing, there are still a few weeks left in the seasons, allowing time to improve both records before competing in districts.