Junior Varsity Volleyball

Written by: Kharis Ott

The transition from middle school to high school is jarring. Add summer practices, 10 hours of volleyball a week, and playing on a team with entirely new people; JV volleyball can be difficult. JV volleyball and middle school volleyball are very different. Higher stakes and higher stress can take away from the fun of the sport. Despite the transition, players are still doing phenomenal. It can still be easy to get in your own head, but, in the words of Freshman Mary Daniel (MD) Carson, “No one cares if you mess up.” Freshman Emily Grace (EG) James added “[The] best thing you can do after missing a point is tell yourself you can always get the next one.”

For the first time in three years these players are playing with brand new people, and that can change things. Multiple players said that there is a division between sophomores and freshmen, which makes it difficult to mesh well and work as a team. It can be an adjustment, to say the least. 

Carson says that one of her favorite parts of being on the team is “being able to experience high school with some of the upperclassmen and getting to know them.” Having the opportunity to build those connections is a key reason why the team is doing so well. After all, volleyball is all about teamwork and communication. Whether you are calling “Mine!” on the court or cheering from the bench, you have to be talking to your teammates constantly. 

According to the players, a game largely relies on the gym they are in. The more cheering, the better. As Coach Davis has told her players, “You have to have a fire in yourself.” 

To all of the freshmen making the transition not only from middle school to high school but also to an entirely new team, the Buzz wishes you the best of luck and a great season. Go hornets! As a student body, let's make sure to help out and cheer for our Volleyball teams!