Although our TEAM fell to Williston State College Tetons in three straight sets (20-25, 14-25, 21-25) it was clear our volleyball program is becoming a stronger competitor in comparison to our conference. Of course we would have liked to push additional sets but the truth is WSC a difficult place to play, a good team, along with the fact majority of our TEAM still being unfamiliar with level of play necessary to be successful. WE are learning together, growing together, and recognizing areas needed to improve in order for us to become a legitimate contender regardless of the opponent. One area that has become evident for our Ladyjacks is the simple fact the margin for error is so small, and the match can change so quickly based upon a couple of mental errors or poor decision.
From a coaching standpoint we have begun to find some consistency in our lineup. The setting position continues to remain as Ashleigh Aufforth continues to work with our hitters to try and maximize our talents. Krissi Lesmann and Justine Nordin continue to play well from the outside as they combined for the better part of our overall kill total. Leah Parizek is becoming more familiar as we changed her position from Middle-Hitter to Right-Side to allow a bigger front on the net for blocking schematics. Tessa Walters and Savannah Bruce are beginning to figure out what it means to have a presence on the net when altering the opponents swings, as well as becoming a larger part of our offense. Lauren Pederson and Halle Schumann are doing a good job and getter better match by match as players we rely on to field majority of hits. Katelyn Lawler has not played in recent matches but as a coaching staff we are confident she will find a spot in the rotation, because of her overall ability.
With those young Ladyjacks who have not received much playing time, I must say they have been extremely impressive accepting the role of "great teammates" and supporting the players ahead of them. It can be a tough transition from high school, but I truly believe each one of them play a huge factor in the direction of our program. Our bench has been unselfish and willing to help in anyway possible, even if it just means staying positive when times are tough.
WE are back at HOME on Sept. 11th, but the game time is at 5:30p!!! Please check your schedules and show up to support the Ladyjacks against Trinity Bible. Our last home match was the most electric crowd we have had in years!
See you at "The Woodshed".
Get Jacked UP,
Coach Cory Fehringer
