Women’s volleyball is currently holding an 11-11 record with three games left in their season. On Oct. 30, they overtook Azusa Pacific at home 3-1, but unfortunately fell short against Biola 2-3 in La Mirada on Nov. 1. On Nov. 8, the Green and Gold loss to Point Loma 1-3 in a rematch on the opponent’s home court. Despite mixed results this season, the ladies are staying positive and hopeful to finish out with a winning season. 

Seniors are feeling proud and sentimental as they close out their final season, while freshmen are bringing fresh energy and a need to prove themselves. Senior and outside hitter, Allyson Scheidle, said, “I am most proud of the adversity we’ve overcome and the way we approached it.” Freshman and setter, Grace Carollo said, “My final hopes and goals for this season are to prove something. I want my team and I to prove that we are a good team.”

The team faced a lot of challenges early on in their season, with injuries affecting major components of the team. They did not let this stop them from going out and giving it their all on the court. Senior, rightside and outside hitter, Mattie Prior said, “We are a resilient team with GRIT and strength…our team has stayed together, always having a positive attitude.” 

This mindset is how the team pulls out their wins and continues to stay strong despite any obstacles they have faced. Carollo had to step up and take on the role of starting setter after their senior starter was injured at the beginning of the season. She said that from the start her goal was to “work as hard as possible, learn from the girls that are older than me, and to make sure I know my role.” After being put in the group of upperclassmen starters, Carollo said, “Although my goals haven’t shifted, my role has… Now knowing my role means doing my job as a setter and being the loudest, most energetic person I can be.” 

Team bonding off the court has created trust and a sense of community for the ladies that proves beneficial on the court. Prior said that they study their opponents' films together, as well as conduct team Bible studies, to “connect with each other spiritually.” Scheidle said that even though the season is coming to an end, she “hopes to keep building relationships with teammates,” with hopes this will aid in making it to the conference tournament and then the NCAA tournament. 

Carollo said so far the games have taught her to “have discipline and trust in the process.” She is also proud of the team for “pushing through those hard moments and losses and coming out stronger in the end.” The freshman is eager to continue playing and believes the team is “finally at its peak in the exact time we need to be, and it makes these upcoming games that much more exciting.” 

Scheidle said, “Winning or losing, we’ve always kept a positive attitude and the same love for each other.” The hope for the team is that this positivity and love will help them pull through with a winning season. Prior said that the “team goal is to win as a team and have a chance to compete in the conference tournament.” 

Go out and support the women’s volleyball team in their last home games this Sat., Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. for their Senior Night in the CU Arena. Go Golden Eagles!

Tags: volleyball, women's athletics, sports

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