By Tyce Dishman Inexperienced. Undisciplined. Immature. These are all words that people tend to use when describing freshmen athletes. However, this year the volleyball team is starting to prove these descriptions wrong. Of the 21 players on the Lady Eagles’ roster, 17 players fall into the category of freshmen and sophomores. As many as four…
Fresh Starters
By Kinsley Wilson Fourteen-year-old freshman Kate Manor is on the court anticipating the next play. An 18-year-old outside hitter is set up across the net. Kate transitions, filling the seam. The block misses the ball and in an instant the ball is coming straight at her. Kate sticks the dig to Addie Phillippe, who sets…
Setting Up for Success
By Emme Townsend The scoreboard lights are shining in the third set. The blue and white ball comes soaring over the net. The receiver passes to the setter. As she sets the ball for her teammate to hit, the crowd starts to roar. The ball smacks the ground on the opposite side of the net,…
Sports Preview: Part 2
By Brylee Beckley A new school year brings a new sporting season for the Delta Eagles. Now it’s finally time for the Eagles to prove that their hard work from the offseason has paid off. Second-year volleyball coach Kylie Johnson’s coaching position will be hugely different this season. Johnson went on maternity leave last week…
Morris Duo Looks to Continue Success
By Caleb Elliott Sibling rivalries are common in most athletic families. Who can win the most awards, have the most points, win more games. The goal is to always outdo the other sibling. For senior Ben Morris and sophomore Olivia Morris, competing and playing at the highest level is all they know. Ben and Olivia…