Archbishop Mitty High School - Excalibur Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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Llsa Raiola fleftl blocks and drives the ball down in from of the opponents first row The Varsity Volleyball team Cbelowl huddles to discuss strategies for a victory Jill Walker ffar belowl bumps the ball 2 , 8 Leigh Win Prospect 9-15,14-16,15-5 Loss Westmont 4-15,5-15 Loss Los Gatos 10-15,5-15 Loss Blackford 11-15,9-15 Loss Del Mar 15-8,13-15,11-15 Loss Branham 11-15,12-13 Loss Leigh 15-10,16-14 Win Prospect 11-14,3-15 Loss Westmont 15-17,13-15 Loss Lost Gatos 0-15,1-15 1 Loss Blackford 10-15,15-12,15-11 Win Del Mar 15-9,15-13 Win Branham 15-8 Loss Awards MVP: Susie Phillips Most inspirational: Susie Phillips Most improved: Kathy Nino Coach's Award: Lisa Raiola

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No picnicking here , S Girls' varsity starts slowly but ends on winning note This season was not exactly a picnic for the Girls Varsity Volley- ball team. They finished 6-ll in league, winning three of their last four games. The year, though, was frustrating. But even with the bad times, the girls looked for the silver lining behind their gray cloud. At practice they put forth the dedication to improve their standing. During practice Alyns pushed us to the limit. We kept up the good spirits and tried to do the school proud, stated Akiko Murphy, senior. All teams have their stars, and volleyball was no exception. One was Susie Phillips, ajunior, the main setter for the team. She also showed leadership and gave encourage- ment. Seniors Murphy and Lynette Soares were the key servers. Heather Hale and Lisa Raiola, juni- ors, were strong hitters and blockers alike, moving well in their positions. At the season's close, the team improved its style and skill as in the Westmont games. The Monarchs lost two games in twenty minutes to Westmont their first time out. The next time they met, they lost one game and won one but lost the third game. The final score of the third game was 15-l 1, and the game lasted one hour and forty-five min- utes. ln between, the girls improved enough to keep Westmont at bay for almost two hours. This was the first year Alyns Squire coached Volleyball. l was happy with the improvement and with the hard workg everyday at practice they worked hard, stated Squire. She hopes for a great season next year and more height so they have great blockers as well as spikers. Squire felt she brought the team a different understanding of the game both in precision and team interaction. -Edrice Angry- Q. it 5 'Q ... .,. Coach Alyns Squier Rx: N' I First Row: Sara Hansell, Susan Phillips, Judy Doti, Sue Austin, Akiko Murphy, Soares Second Row: Lisa Raiola, Kathy Nino, Heather Hale, .Jill Walker, Dawn . i H 4 .

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-.4 N., Q ,,-. XV sf A in , av.. '-ef Claudine Marotta frightj follows through on a winning spike. With her eye on the ball, Jodi Min ftopj serves an unbelievable serve. Amy Choice fabovel sets the ball while Lisa Sheredy prepares for the spike. Coach Phil Maher fright abovej gives out last minute instructions before the girls re-enter to win their second game.