16 Red Regionals

Though we started slow on day one, we still played hard and battled. We had the lead in all the sets for the two matches we played 3 games, we just couldn't put it together and finish. We lost all three matches, but stayed positive and ready to work.

Sunday, was a much different story. We put it ALL together and started steam rolling teams. Digging their hits, serve receiving, moving sets and hitters around, keeping the teams on moving, forcing them to put free balls back over the net or a less aggressive hit. Are attitudes and energy was GREAT all day Sunday and I hope we realize this game can be easier and more fun, if we play our game and not worry about the opponent or score than it.!

Awesome job ladies, way to finish and stick together as a team! Thanks for the support parents.! 

All in all Regional's was a fun event and great experience for us and the city of Portland. 

16 Red- Power League 4(last one)

Well, it as the last power league of the season and the girls played great. We started 3rd in our pool, finishing 2nd, beating Salem, DSK for the first time, but losing to Team hikki no. All the girls played and made major contributions throughout the day. Players are trusting and working hard for their team mates, hustling the entire day. Only a couple balls hit the floor, without excellent hustle or trying to get it, which was awesome. We played much more aggressive at the net blocking and hitting the bal better than I've seen before.!

Bracket play, we played PVA in the 1st round, losing two close games. We made too many mental mistakes and wrong assignments, but finished strong. We took on Hikki No again, next match and this time won by 7 points, having the lead the entire game. Nice work and excellent job Ladies! Thanks parents for your support as always.

See you Monday for practice, keep working hard and WANT to get better!

16 Red PL #2

We played in Monmouth at WOU, which was a nice facility, but a little awkward with the 3 courts in 1 gym. A few players showed up late, but had enough to start, as we did. Just  a little slow, maybe thinking too much or tired, just not ourselves. We would hustle and play scrappy, but couldn't finish some rallies and made to many mistakes, that led to runs. Two players went day during the day, concision and thumb injuries, to which I wish them a safe and fast recovery.

Bracket play, we stepped up as a team, continue with hustling and winning the matches we needed too. Everyone played and contributed, with nice plays, weather it was a great dig, big hit, nice block, killer serve, they did it all. We just need to focus on consistency moving forward, along with our hard work and willingness to get better. Great Tournament OJVA Red, I see the improvements, keep working.

Ceva Qualifier- Mt Hood CC- 16's Red

Our first qualifying tournament and overall, it went well.  This time Ali, assistant coach, was there adding insight and energy to the team, which was great.  I've seen a lot of improvement in attitudes and play, but Ali and I both know, their is unbelievable potential that hasn't been tapped in a lot of areas. Starting last in our pool(58) we played a little slow and by the end of the day we are close to where we started.  We told the ladies, they worked hard and had a nice day.  The effort and push to the end was great, but we're still beating ourselves too much, with mistakes.  Between the missed serves, hits and balls dropping, there was enough points to win at least 1 game!  Keep up the positive energy ladies, WANT to get better and work harder.!