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It's that time of year again! This year is certainly different, my daughter, who has always been a player, is now an assistant coach at WVC. Shade is home visiting while Eric is deployed to Afghanistan, so having volleyball to (once again) fill her time has been helpful to keep her busy.
I once again get to say "Go Knights!"
Recently I had a fun afternoon with 10 gorgeous volleyball players. Talk about setting yourself up for low self-esteem! I got to shoot the Wenatchee Valley Knights women's volleyball team for a little fundraising project we're working on. Not sports shots, but more personality portraits to match the month they will be in a calendar. We're making a calendar for the team to sell as part of their fundraiser for a community service and volleyball event trip to Nicaragua in February. These girls are so great, they have a huge emphasis on community service, equal to their drive to win. They all maintain great GPA's, practice 5 days a week and are there for each other through thick and thin. It was awesome getting to spend a little time off the court with each of them. I'll post when and where the calendars are available as well, it's a worthwhile cause for a group of deserving, hard-working young women.
It didn't get off to a great start. Walla Walla took the first two games making for a long road to the win. But the Knights did just that, upping their game and taking the next three for the match win. These girls always play better under pressure and it's exciting to see them determine to win, get focused and be tough. (Don't quote me) but I believe this makes their record 21-3. Pretty impressive for such a young program. Go Knights!
Tough, tough match tonight. Most of the Knights are fighting big, nasty colds and Spokane is always one of our toughest competitors. We did take them in the first game, but lost the next 3, losing the match. Next home game is Wednesday, Oct. 13, against Columbia Basin. They're a lot of fun if you're looking for a something to do and it means so much to your local teams when they get community support. Only $3 to get in (kids are free) so I'll see you there!
My shot of the night, Daria Winkler catching great air during a tip against Big Bend Community College Friday night. WVC swept the Vikings, 25-17, 25-18, 25-14. Their next game is Wednesday at 6 p.m. against defending NWAACC champion Spokane. Should be a GREAT game and as a parent of one of the girls, I would love to see a big crowd to support our girls. Also, we are fundraising for the girls to go to Nicaragua in February for a week-long community service and volleyball festival trip. Please help support them by attending the game, they are such a hard-working, upstanding group of worthy young women.
