Tonight we played our last regular season game against NDSCS. In the end we did not have enough as we dropped the match in 3 sets. NDSCS is a good team who is well coached, and I would anticipate them making a strong run for the Region Title. With that being said it is much more important to understand what was of value at The Woodshed this evening.
It was the final home match 5 sophomore's will ever have a chance to play in front of our home crowd. As usual the student section, family and supporting fans were great throughout the entire contest. Wins and losses are valued by many programs, but when it's all said and done what is more memorable are the struggles we overcome during a season. "Tough times don't last but tough people do". We play an extremely competitive scheduled filled with a variety of teams who have potential to when Region Tournaments and play for a national bid. The fact this TEAM has stuck together over a span of tough stretches speaks volumes of their character. Krissi Lessman, Halle Schuhmann, Dariann Freer, Ashleigh Aufforth and Leah Parizek will forget about the losses over time, but remember the relationships developed and the bonds tied with teammates.
Moving forward our TEAM is preparing for the Region Tournament. The best thing about a tournament is anything can happen. Each team at the Region Tournament will begin the day 0-0, and the outcome will be determined by play on that day rather than the past. We have been inconsistent so it is hard to say what will happen, but if the past has anything to do with the future this TEAM will rally to go down swinging.
Our 1st match will be Saturday, October 26th at Bismarck State against an opponent to be determined at 11am. The tournament is a double elimination format. We will do our best to communicate with our fans regarding the next match after 11am has been completed.
THANK YOU to those who have hung with the Ladyjack Volleyball Program throughout this season. It was easy to feel the difference between being home and away because of your energy.
Get Jacked UP,
Cory Fehringer
