Key players at the helm of volleyball team

September 19, 2019 1:30 am
<strong>Contributed photo</strong> Back row: Assistant coach Kim Malo, Tayla Malo, Samantha Peterson, Kayla Lyons, Alecia Talbot, Lindsey Simpson, Hazel Moe, Alanna Lago, Rainey Rierden, Darian Johnson, coach Rachel Wilson. Middle: Rachel Lum, Madison Todd, Willow White, Ana Sofia Garcia Villarreal, Shaye Spinner, Emma Rodgers, Emma O’Neal and Uma McMurray. Front: Ariah Howard, Kataya Rain and Martha Lum.
Contributed photo Back row: Assistant coach Kim Malo, Tayla Malo, Samantha Peterson, Kayla Lyons, Alecia Talbot, Lindsey Simpson, Hazel Moe, Alanna Lago, Rainey Rierden, Darian Johnson, coach Rachel Wilson. Middle: Rachel Lum, Madison Todd, Willow White, Ana Sofia Garcia Villarreal, Shaye Spinner, Emma Rodgers, Emma O’Neal and Uma McMurray. Front: Ariah Howard, Kataya Rain and Martha Lum.

by Coach Rachel Wilson

Viking Volleyball is looking forward to a great year with key players leading the way on and off the court. Kataya Rain has taken on a great leadership role bringing energy, focus, and a lot of fun to the court. Senior libero Ariah Howard brings experience and consistency to our defense, while junior outside hitter, Darrian Johnson will be bringing some heat with middle blockers, Lindsey Stevens and Alecia Talbot.

This season we have a young setter stepping up to run our offense. Tayla Malo shows up ready to work hard and take on a mature role as she establishes a connection with our passers and hitters to distribute the ball. All our players have crucial roles in the success of this season and seasons to come, setting the expectations and work ethic for a varsity team.