Team captain Samanta Sirichai and Libero Camila Santiago reach to receive the ball and continue their win streak.
Team captain Samanta Sirichai and Libero Camila Santiago reach to receive the ball and continue their win streak.
THE MIRROR | David Vasquez

Girls volleyball secures first playoff win in dominant performance

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By Adamaris Chevez, Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2024

The bottom line | The girls varsity volleyball team declared victory against the Thomas Jefferson High School Democrats on Monday, Oct. 28, winning with a score of 3-0. Allowing for the team to proceed in the playoffs.

Camila Santiago saves the ball by receiving the opponents spike.

 

Pre-game thoughts | “This is the first time in two years that we’ve made playoffs, it’s exciting,”  senior division specialist Karen Tenas (#4) said. “I have confidence in our team that we will win this first game.” 

Highlights |

  • Sophomore outside hitter Lauren Renard (#27) showed off her amazing defense by going out of bonds to save the ball from hitting the floor
  • Senior outside and opposite hitter Samantha Sirichai (#8) hits multiple kill shots against the Democrats, resulting in them hesitating to receive it

    Team captain Samantha Sirichai spikes the ball from the middle of the court. (THE MIRROR | David Vasquez)
  • Renard (#27) hits the ball at an angle, confusing the other team, winning the Wolves additional points
  • Senior setter Renisha Patel (#9) pulled a surprising move in the first set, unexpectedly setting the ball backwards which gave the wolves another point

What’s next | Our girls volleyball team has been eliminated from playoffs as they lost their most recent game. This puts an end to the girls volleyball season.

Team thoughts | “We gave it our all and won in three sets,” Captain Sirichai said.

“I think that we performed pretty well, but for our next playoff game we will definitely improve.” 

Our thoughts | These Lady Wolves effortlessly took the win this Monday and share a high hope to keep winning in the play off games to have a chance of getting a championship win.

For the books |

  • 5 wins, 20 loss, 1 tie
  • Valley Mission League
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Adamaris Chevez
Adamaris Chevez, Staff Writer
Senior Adamaris Chevez is a first time staff writer for The Mirror’s staff in the sports section. In her free time, Chevez loves watching Netflix, eating good food, and sleeping. Chevez’s favorite movie is “13 going on 30,” as it provides a realistic picture of growing up, losing relationships and going down the wrong path, while showcasing a warm-hearted romance. Chevez loves music, wishes to travel all around the world and would love to visit Greece and Italy specifically to see tourist attractions and to achieve her lifelong dream of eating authentic food in areas with beautiful sceneries. Chevez also takes interest in the environment and helps out in the school’s campus’ garden as secretary for the Nature club. As for her plans after she graduates, Chevez plans on going to a 4 year college. Aside from writing, Chevez enjoys the concepts of philosophy and psychology and hopes to pursue one of these as well as writing after high school. 
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