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Volleyball players at Bellevue West warm-up before the big game.
Warming up was essential for
playing any sport. This was no different
in volleyball. For sophomore Hannah
Dubas, warming up involved music.
“[Before a game] I go to Pandora
and listen to pre-game hip-hop and rap,”
Dubas said.
For junior Sage Meyer, getting
focused was the most important part.
“I just get in the zone and ready
for whatever comes at me,” Meyer said.
Meyer said she had to get fo-
cused because her position was outside
hitter.
“You block and hit the balls that
aren’t perfectly passed, so focus is defi-
nitely required,” Meyer said.
Prepping for the game involved
spending time with fellow teammates.
“When we have home games
we all go to Panera and eat together,”
junior Emily Pojar said.
For senior Michaela Viloria
team bonding also involved having fun.
“Sometimes before a game we
blare our music really loud, and have
random dance parties,” Viloria said.
This form of warming up was
what helped the team to prepare for a
game.
“Without warm-ups, the first
half of our games would be horrible,”
senior Kate Liveringhouse said.
A huge part of warming up in
volleyball was actually due to what
happened before the season.
“Summer workouts definitely
show everyone’s strengths and weak-
nesses,” Meyers said.
Summer workouts lasted
throughout the summer and involved
agility, speed and strength workouts.
“We were lucky this year be-
cause we had such natural talent so
summer workouts lasted for about a
month,” Viloria said.
For Dubas, it was what got her
on varsity volleyball as a sophomore.
“During the summer I never half-
did anything. I consistently worked hard
to prove myself,” Dubas said.
For these girls, warming up con-
tributed to more than just volleyball.
“It has helped us stay in shape,
and help save our bodies from the ef-
fects of playing volleyball. Honestly it
is what keeps us playing on the court,”
Liveringhouse said.
Seniors Christian Menard, Jessica Talbot and Kate Liveringhouse celebrate after their victory against Gross Catholic High School. Menard believed volleyball
players needed “focus, natural athleticism and overall enjoyment of volleyball.” S. Cowgill
by Serena Cowgill
Acing the competition
1. Seniors Kate Liveringhouse, Michaela Viloria, Jessica Talbott,
Haley Nast, Julie Targy and Kristian Menard warm up before a
game. “Warming up involves stretching, running and practicing passing
and serving,” Liveringhouse said. E. Brandon
2. Seniors Kristian Menard and Kate Liveringhouse set the
ball over the net in the West/East volleyball game. “I started
volleyball because it looked like something fun and chal-
lenging,” Liveringhouse said. H. Stolze
3. Sophomore Hannah Dubas spikes to East. This
was Dubas’ first year on varsity. “In order for me
to be a sophomore on varsity it took hard work
and dedication during summer workouts,” Dubas
said. H. Stolze
4. Senior Michaela Viloria spikes the ball
over the net at the Bellevue invitational.
“I’ve been playing volleyball since I was
in second grade, and I still have the
same love for it,” Viloria said. E.
Brandon
5. Seniors Kate Livering-
house, Jessica Talbott,
Haley Nast, Julie Targy
and Christian Menard
exhibit good sports-
manship after playing
the Monarchs. E.
Brandon
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5
fifty-n
ine
What’s
your
favorite
food to
eat before a
game?
Italian because it’s
energizing.
What kind of music do
you listen to before you
play?
Upbeat pop tracks
Senior
Kristian Menard
“Volleyball taught
me that hardwork
and dedication re-
ally do pay off.”