On Mon., Oct. 17, the girls’ varsity volleyball team played the last game of their regular season. For seniors on the team, this was a bittersweet moment, for this was their last home game.

Photo courtesy of Rob Wagner
Senior varsity players Kristie Paus, Sydney Bonthron, Sarah Rose, and team manager Evan Haug, celebrate with their parents after the game.

The girls played volleyball throughout all of their high school years and formed a very close bond with each other as well as their other teammates.

“We went to a high ropes course at the beginning of the year,” said Sarah Rose, senior. “Sometimes we go out to get food or ice cream together.”

Senior Kristie Paus has enjoyed spending so much time with her teammates and knows that she can count on them for anything.

“My teammates always step up when needed,” said Paus. “We have a lot of young players and a lot of flexibility with what positions everyone can play and no matter who gets put on the court, they always rise to the occasion and do what needs to get done.”

The team formed great memories together on the bus rides to their games. To hype themselves up, the girls would joke around with each other and their coaches.

Photo courtesy of Sarah Rose
Senior Captains Sydney Bonthron, Sarah Rose, and Kristie Paus pose in front of their respective childhood pictures at their Senior Night reception.

“On the bus rides to and from games we listen to music and sing with each other,” said senior Sydney Bonthron.

Patty Iverson, Girls’ Varsity Head Volleyball Coach, thinks very fondly off all three girls and is proud of the whole team for looking out for each other throughout the season.

“This year’s seniors are very special in that they have helped to nurture nine new teammates who had not yet been a part of this varsity roster,” said Iverson. “In doing so, they were patient, supportive, and provided positive motivation.”

If you missed any of the regular season volleyball games, you can catch the girls varsity team. Make sure to stop by one of the following games for a chance to say farewell to the seniors.

•  LT Invite at Lyon’s Township in LaGrange– three games on Fri., Oct. 21 at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 7:00 pm and two games on Sat., Oct. 22 at 9:00 am and 10:00 am.
• Regional semifinals at York–first game  Tuesday, October 25 at 4:30 pm. If they win, they’ll advance to the regional championship on Thursday, October 27 at 6 p.m. at York.