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Volleyball on a roll: Despite small roster, team is going above and beyond expectations
Travis Rossini, Staff WriterPublished: October 31, 2008
SRJC volleyball has a powerful foundation and the tools in place to build on last year’s run at state. After finishing the season at 26-5, this year’s team is on pace to win 30 games.
“We have our goals set to make it to the state championship and from there anything can happen,” said Head Coach Kelly Wood, who, despite having a small roster, is confident in her team’s skill and power.
The Bear Cubs tore through Diablo Valley College, sweeping the Vikings in three games. The Bear Cubs showed up with an explosive performance right out of the gate with a devastating win in game one.
They stood their ground and held DVC to less than half of their points. The Bear Cubs finished off the Vikings in overwhelming fashion.
The Bear Cubs show no signs of slowing down, even though they have just 11 players and four returners.
“All the freshman are really mature and there is not a lot of team drama,” Captain Cayla Robinson said. Although the team is mostly freshmen, there seems to be plenty of confidence and few doubts.
With the freshman-dominated team, the frosh bring with them new talent and assets.
Freshman Ayeesha Ellis is an intimidating force at the net and denies her opponents with her tenacious defense. Freshman Elise Carroll provides a solid foundation with her reliable setting and all-around skill.
The Bear Cubs, although a relatively youthful team, are in no way lacking leadership or experience with their two captains, sophomores Cayla Robinson and Kerry Curran. “Our team is solid and well-rounded and we mesh really well,” Curran said.
“I’ve been telling my team all season how resilient they are,” said Wood, who knows her team has the skill and determination to make a run on state.
Wood said the team has had to work harder in practice because of the lack of numbers, but has shown they were up to the task.
The Bear Cubs are on the fast track to state contention with no signs of slowing. Since the win against Diablo Valley, SRJC has gone on a conference tear.
The Bear Cubs are a perfect 7-0. With a huge win over Sierra, who has emerged as this year’s toughest Big 8 contender, the Bear Cubs are number one in Northern California.
The impressive 23-1 start has also earned the team the number three spot in all of California. The Bear Cubs will be on the road Oct. 29 against Sacramento City College and will be at home on Halloween against Delta College.
The team will also be judging a Halloween costume contest after the Delta game.
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