Spikers net progress on junior varsity, frosh levels

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Although they struggled as far as their records, the Maricopa High junior varsity and freshmen girls’ volleyball teams netted progress this season on the court.

Head coach April Hansen’s jayvee squad wound up with a 2-14 record this fall. Some key players for the Lady Rams included middle blocker Marissa Lubag and outside hitter Caitlin Snow (captain).

“Overall the season was one of constant improvements,” Hansen said. “We are a better team now than we were at the beginning of the season and more prepared for next year. The girls most likely to move up to varsity next year will be those who participate in all of the summer workouts and attend some summer camps.”

At the freshmen level, Maricopa did not win a game on the season.

Key players this season on the team included outside hitter Kyrstin Duggins and middle blocker Justine Peters.

“This season was a first-ever for freshmen volleyball at Maricopa High,” Hansen noted. “With that being said, it was a learning experience for the coaching staff and all of the players. We hope to see many of the players return to fill next year’s junior varsity team. Since only freshmen are allowed to play on the freshmen team, those who participate in all of the summer workouts and attend camps will be likely to make the junior varsity team next year.”

As head coach Paul Olson’s varsity team grows, and progress continues at both the junior varsity and freshmen levels, the Maricopa High girls’ volleyball program should net progress in the years to come.

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