On Tuesday the Varsity Volleyball Team took on Salina Central and Andover Central at home, defeating Salina Central in 2, but falling short to Andover Central to give the team a record of 1-1 on the night. The Hornets' record for the season now stands at 14-8.

Scores are as follows:
Valley Center vs. Salina Central: 25-22, 26-24
Valley Center vs. Andover Central: 20-25, 21-25

Against Salina Central the Hornets started out slow, but ultimately responded to the scrappiness of their competition and secured the wins in both sets. Stat leaders of the match include Avery Looney's aggressive serving (earning her a serve rating of a 3.00 and 4 total aces), Ava Jacquez's serving runs to dig the team out of an early hole in set 2, Kaylee Kinsinger's stellar serve receive (2.22), Taylor McDonald's 8 kills, Teagan Canady's +.316 hitting percentage, Malia Smith's 13 digs, and Avery Looney's 12 assists.

Against Andover Central the team fought hard, rising to the level of their competition and making adjustments to the fast tempo and the aggressive hitting, tipping, and serving of their opponents. Ultimately the Hornets fell short, as they were unable to dig themselves out of a hole in set one and failed to finish when up by 3 (21-18) at the end of set 2, allowing Andover Central to score 7 straight points to secure their win. Stat leaders of the match include Taylor McDonald's aggressive serving (earning her a serve rating of a 2.60 and 2 aces), Malia Smith's reliable serve receive (2.15), Ava Jacquez's and Taylor McDonald's kills at 4 a piece, Malia Smith's 9 digs (with Ava Jacquez earning a respectable 8), and Avery Looney's 9 assists.

Although the team was disappointed in their errors and their loss to cap off the night, they are continuing to move forward and looking for ways that they can be more consistent, intentional, and intense throughout the remainder of their season. The Varsity Team's next playing date will be next Thursday (9/28) at 5pm against Cheney and 7pm against Goddard.