St Ignatius College Prepatory - Ignatian Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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 Matt Butler hesitates before returning the tail over the net. Justin Rojo concentrates intently on the hall. Back: J. Manoat, B. Murphy. B. McCann. M. Butler, V. Cristobol. Coach Steve McFeely Front: T. Satuito. V. Chi. S. Strebel. B. Chan Missing: P. Lui, B. Tiry. A. Molinari. H. Chu, J. Roja SPORTS 176 Volleyball

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Varsity Volleyball !% Ill % -ill 11. Jill By: Christina Druckcr It began in mid- August. Twelve girls were chosen to make up the 1992- 93 Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Team. They knew it would be hard work, but they were determined to make it to the top. The team was confidant they had what it takes, but were they inspired enough to do it? Obviously. September 17 rolled around and it was time for the volleycats to take on their first opponent. Sacred Heart Cathedral. They went in with the attitude to win. and succeeded in three games. With this victory, they knew they had the potential to have a very successful season. The encouragement and knowledge about the game of coaches Theresa Mullin and Liz Reardon proved to be a major asset to the teams’ accomplishments. The Girls' Varsity Volleyball Team had a tremendous season, but was continuously challenged by the 1 ranked team in the league. Sacred heart Prep. On October 6, the volleycats faced the SHP Gators for the first time. They knew it would be a battle and unfortunately lost despite a great effort. On October 27. the Wildcats and the Gators met again, but Si’s team did not have the intensity needed for a win. The two teams for a final time in the Girls Private School League Championships where the Gators once again came out on top. Given this was a tough loss for the team, the girls did not let the defeat discourage them because they knew they had the talent, coaching, and determination for a victory. They continued to work hard; the season was not over. SI finished in second place in their league and were placed in Division III of Central Coast Section. The week between their final league game and first CCS game was an emotional one The deaths of Adam and Julio took a lot out of the team both mentally and physically. At the time volleyball seemed like such a miniscule part of life, but the team knew they had to focus as much as they possibly could. At the end of the week, the team realized that the experience had made them stronger. That Saturday. November 12, they defeated their first opponent of CCS. putting themselves in the semifinals. They went on to battle So juel High School of Santa Cruz. The volleycats played an excellent game, but their opponent was tough. In the fifth game, the volleycats were defeated 15 to 12. Despite the defeat, they left the gym with pride because they knew their accomplishments were great. Aside from Sacred I lean Prep, they defeated each of the other league teams two times. The Girls' Varsity Volleyball Team came out with an impressive overall record of 23-6. SPORTS 179 Volleyball