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Senior Logan Rubel watches in anticipation as her teammate spikes the ball over the net. The opposing players jumped in the air to attempt to block the ball.

Three for Three

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer October 15, 2024

The Spartan varsity girls volleyball team took down Troy Buchanan High School on Oct. 1, destroying the Trojans all three rounds of the game. The team celebrates as they continue to go on a winning...

The Spartans celebrate together after winning the second set causing the game to go into a third set. During the game against Troy Buchanan on Oct. 1 which took place at the Spartan's home court.

Approaching the End

Rachael Latzel, Staff Photographer October 15, 2024

As the Spartans are nearing the end of the fall sports season, C–team girls volleyball was able to bring home another win of 2-1 from their game against Troy Buchanan on Oct. 1. Although the team...

Lydia Beffa and Hayley Vineyard stand in their positions, holding on to each other. Beffa and Vineyard were waiting for their opponent to serve the ball.

Transitioning Into High School Volleyball

Miley Cooper, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

Middle school to high school transition can be difficult, especially for sports. Annabelle Edwards, libero, on the girls freshman volleyball team has had her ups and downs but has made a smooth transition...

Howell spikes a ball downwards straight at sophomore Natalie Hirth, causing her to dive so she can get the ball up for her teammates to play out. While a dive isn’t preferred because control is lost, it can be necessary in order to keep the ball in play.

Passing the Positivity

Rachael Latzel, Staff Photographer October 3, 2024

The girls JV volleyball team played a challenging game against Francis Howell at our home courts on Sept. 24, losing 2-0. The key trait that keeps teams connected and gives confidence, is a positive...

Junior setter Grace DeBrock was ready for the ball as her teammate passed to her.  She pushed the ball back up for the opportunity to have a clean spike.

Varsity Falls Short in the Final Sets

Izzy Dunlap, Staff photographer October 1, 2024

The varsity girls volleyball team went to Timberland High School to play against Timberland and the fourth-ranked volleyball team in Missouri, Ozark High School on Sept. 27.  Prior to these matchups,...

Freshmen Claire Kruczyk and freshman Belia Hutchison prepare to jump up and block the ball from the opposing team. Working together, they blocked the ball from entering their side of the court.

Attacks Gone Astray

Lillian Seithel, Staff Photographer September 26, 2024

After a tough loss against the Fort Zumwalt West Jaguars, the girls junior varsity volleyball team continues to play with an optimistic outlook. On Sept. 19, the Spartans lost to Zumwalt West , creating...

Senior Alexa Sansone serves the ball to the other side of the court.

Varsity Volleyball takes Victory

Lana Mueller, Staff Phototagrapher November 8, 2023

  The Spartans won their game against Fort Zumwalt West on Tuesday Oct 10. The Spartans won 3 to 0, they have a season record of (21-12-1) The Spartans went to districts and won 3 out of...

The volleyball team lines up for the national anthem. They lay their hands on each others shoulders, showing themselves as one team.

Embracing Leadership

Shaun Matz, Staff Photographer October 26, 2023

One thing that Spartan Nation relies on heavily is servant leadership, and that applies especially to the volleyball team, where a tough match-up on Oct. 3, and eventual sweep of Francis Howell North...

Junior Jordan Smith widely opens her arms in celebration. The volleyball team went on to win each one of their sets.

Killin’ it on the Court

Kendyl Lay, Staff Photographer October 5, 2023

From cheering on their JV teammates to victory, the girls varsity volleyball team turns out triumphant at their game against Francis Howell North on Sept 12. Both JV and Varsity girls won all of...

Chloe Horton focuses on the ball, making sure she doesn't miss her serve against Francis Howell North.

Spiking Success

Rachel Blanchard, Staff Photographer October 4, 2023

Every freshman athlete dreams of making varsity; the highest, most challenging level of competition in high school athletics. But the freshmen, or C-Team, shares plenty of qualities with varsity, and...

The volleyball team cheers after a dominate victory. They took all three sets against Fort Zumwalt West.

Raising Expectations

Shaun Matz, Staff Photographer October 3, 2023

The varsity girls volleyball team takes all three sets in a dominating win against Fort Zumwalt West on Sept. 14. Senior Alexa Sansone knows that it’s not luck getting them the wins, but their mindsets...

As the ball flies towards Logan Rubel, she prepares to hit the ball in a downward spiral. After having just lost a point to Howell, she is determined to destroy the opposing team.

Heart and Hustle

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer September 29, 2023

  The tensions were high as district rivals faced off in a passionate volleyball game, the team played with a fierce attitude and a determination to beat Francis Howell during the popular blackout...

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