B team volleyball has a record of 5-1 only losing to Campbell Middle School. The B team coach, Melissa Woodward, thinks this season has been tough but is going well.
“It’s kind of had its ups and downs…We have had a great season in terms of record, but I still think we have a lot of players that need their confidence worked on,” Woodward said. “They’re really unsure of mistakes… but it’s been a good season.”
Sojay Sinthusy, #31, is a seventh grade libero. She is a key to the team with her back row defense. At the game against Pioneer Ridge, Sojay had a total of 11 serves and three aces, she then helped on offense with a total of nine digs.
“I’ve been doing a lot better. I’ve been practicing way more than ever since this season began.” Sinthusy said.
Multiple athletes that were on C team last year and moved up to B team this year. Mia Niederhauser, Linda Cerros, Payton Heman, and Kennedy Cantrell were all of the athletes that made that progression. Last year, they were all coached by Sarah Dowell.
“I am super proud of the volleyball athletes who have worked hard in the off season to move up from C team to both A and B teams!” Dowell said. “I have seen so much improvement in their playing, leadership, and responsibility roles they are taking on!”
Linda Cerros #28, is an eighth grade outside hitter. In the game against Pioneer Ridge, she had five kills. She feels like the season is going well and attributes some of that progress to off season practice for club.
“I think I’ve made a lot of improvements…I’ve improved on hitting and our team just works well together,” Cerros said.
Juliana Gaines, #33, is a seventh grade outside hitter. At the Brittany Hill home game on Oct. 9, Julianna had three kills. At another game at Grandview on Oct. 7, she played well at the net with three kills and two blocks.
“It has been a great season, there’s been some games where I’ve gotten into my head, but I immediately got back into the game. I’m loving this season so far,” Gaines said.
Kennedy Cantrell, #26, is an eighth grade setter. She has racked up many assists this season. At the home game against Raytown, Kennedy had nine assists. She has also led her team in aces in a few different games including the game against Paul Kinder.
“I think we’re doing really well, we all communicate and everyone just works really well together,” Cantrell said.
The B team mid season tournament will be a tough competition. They are in pool 2 going against Smithville Middle school, Walden Middle School, and Liberty Middle school.
