Sophomore Maddy Wertzberger and junior Laurel Barber block against Burlingame during the Pink Out night October 11. The Chargers defeated Burlingame and Rock Creek.
Chargers play at 1 p.m. Saturday
Abby Oliver, @AbbyOliver27
Charger volleyball heads into the postseason competition with a 26-10 record, good for the top seed at the Herington Sub-State.
The team capped off its regular season and league play Tuesday, splitting games with Rossville.The Chargers also received a third-place finish in the Mid-East League, with a 5-5 record in league play.
“I’ve been very pleased both with the JV and varsity teams. Both teams have won numerous matches and tournaments, but it’s much more than that. They are ready to get on the court early, and they want to stay late. They ask questions and want to get better on a daily basis. Finally they understand the concept of team on and off the court,” Chargers head coach Tracy Capoun said.
The players also feel confident about going into Sub-State.
“I think if we all work together and stay excited and hyped, then we have a really good chance at winning the tournament and kicking some butt,” sophomore Maddy Wertzberger said. Wertzberger has the third-highest kill percentage on the team and is also leading in the number of aces.
The Chargers are set to play 8-seed Mission Valley (7-26) at 1 p.m. Other teams at the Herington tournament include Herington, Bennington and Northern Heights. Check out the bracket here.
“Volleyball is a mental game that builds on momentum. With that being said, that has been our main focus this post season. We also like to push our game a little more with plays designed around a faster offense.,” coach Capoun said.
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