After nine of a school’s best players on
a team graduate, how does the new team
live up to the bar that they’ve set? The
Steinbrenner Lady Warrior volleyball team
lost 9 seniors after a historic season, going
all the way to the state semifinals. But
now that those players have moved on to
the next level, how will this new, younger
team continue to succeed?
Outside hitters Leila Oberschall, Alexis
Everett, setter Kalie Thomas, and middle
blocker Elna Argen are the four current seniors
that had to lead the team this season.
But the seniors aren’t the only ones living
up to these expectations. Junior middle
blocker, Lauren Odom, became an influential
leader on this team, even earning the
title of captain before becoming a senior
and has helped the JV team
“Everyone really had to step up, including
Leila Oberschall, Kalie Thomas,
myself, and the other two seniors on the
team.” said Odom. “Even the underclassmen
and JV players have really stepped up
and supported us all this season,”
After talking with two of the seniors,
Oberschall and Argen, they claimed that
they have just tried to go back to the basics
and fundamentals this season and become
a better family with each other on the team.
None of the players believe they are in a
“Rebuilding Season” though.
“We are a very good team but we have a
lot to live up to,” said Argen. Even Odom
claims that they may not be as strong as
they used to be but they are still a very good
and legitimate team that has a lot of heart
and capability of making a deep impact in
the playoffs like previous teams have.
The team’s main goal this season is to
continue its winning streak, which seems
to be going well, even after losing all their
seniors.
The Lady Warriors will hope to continue
their strong district record in order to help
them when the district tournament comes
around. By focusing on strengthening the
bonds between teammates, these girls will
New faces, still striving for excellence
Fernando Mallicote
Staff Writer
continue to exceed expectations. The team
has already tallied an impressive (5-2) district
record and are currently third in the
district as of Oct. 13.
Fernando Mallicote //Staff Writer
