Douglas County High School - Huskie Highlights Yearbook (Castle Rock, CO)

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Vars tp Jr Vol eyfnegll batter March Mehl digs for the bill lalwaus think of The setter is the team s core as all offensive plays resul I I I I pain while l'm sprawling for the ball, ' remarked Marcie. from her ability to position the ball. Pleases Coach The varsity volleyball players huddled in the middle of their court. After being given last minute advice and inspiration, the small circle radiated vibrantly. Each girl flew backward into a well-practiced roll and immediately stood-up. They took their positions on the court, lt was an impressive sight which only began to tell the story of an impressive team. i'They were 11 individuals from 11 different directions and they were willing to open their minds and accept each other for the purpose of playing volleyballf' reflected Coach Doug Kissler. The volleyball team played with superb teamwork and presented what Coach Kissler felt were ideal characteristics. 'iThey were the ideal that every coach worked for, but rarely gets to see, he beamed. Heather Pruim added, We were more of a team because we were really close friends and we trusted each otherf' Remembering their game against Brighton, Coach Kissler exclaimed, 'flt was an awesome match. We played tough enough when we played Brighton to stop anybody in the leaguelw He recalled the team's exquisite play- ing which caused their opponent's coach to shake his head in disbelief and awe, Teamwork and trust were only two aspects of the season. Coach Kissler explained that they had a 'igrowingw season. i'There wasnft one player on the team who didn't make signifis cant developments in their skills and mental developments toward volleyball. Three losses at the seasonls beginning followed by eight straight wins illustrated their improvement. Coach Kissler also was impressed by the team's fantastic maturity. The team finished third in their league with a record of 13 wins and seven losses. Players had one complaint about this outcome. They want- ed to go to state. HWe thought we had finally gotten over getting beat, commented Susie Taylor, referring to the lost game which ruined their chances for State. Tracy Burgess brightened this frustrating memory by offering, HEvery team in the state finishes their season with a loss, excluding the state champions. She felt that losing their last game was pre-destined. She thought the thing that needed to be pondered was the season as a whole. When team members stepped back and looked, they agreed it was not too shabby! . 14 maui . I My . 3 ff -wi th :nf , - iw fi' ' , lil Foreign exchange student Ute Coenen carefully bumps the hall as teammates look on in anticipation. Ute, who is an important adtlition, explained that playing volleyball in the US and playing in Germany was all the same. g Q---A... N-.im fl K -65 An aspiring college volleyball player. senior Michelle Re necker passes the ball during a game against St. Mar High School, The girls diminished their competition hopes by defeating them two games in a row,

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n xii 1 I I awww vm A talented senior. Heather Pruim, pounds a solid spike at dive to save the ball. Her injury required 13 stitches and her opponents. Heather sacrificed her chin this season in a she was forced to sit out two games, FRONT ROW: Michelle Rennecker, Heather Pruim. SEC- OND ROW: Margaret Doherty, Ute Coenen, Lisa Monroe. Susie Taylor, BACK ROW: Kim Curtis, Marcie Mehl, Coach Doug Kissler, Laura Clint. Tracy Burgess. Teri Jensma. ,gn ' .,-4.10 L Volleyball DCHS OPP 2 Arapahoe 0 1 Gateway 2 2 Greeley 0 1 Broomfield 2 2 St. Mary's 0 0 Marycrest 2 0 Centaurus 2 Varsity tournament K5 gamesl 2 Pueblo South 0 2 Greeley 0 1 Rampart 2 2 Air Academy 1 1 Widefield 2 2 Englewood 1 2 Adams City 1 2 Highland 0 2 Jefferson 0 2 Rangeview 0 2 Brighton 0 2 Ponderosa 0 Districts 1 St. Maryls 2 Season: 13- 7 15