This past week marked the beginning of the second half of conference play. We worked hard all week in practice to prepare for our long anticipated match vs. the grizzlies on Friday night in Shroyer Gym. Our team was pumped for the game. This being Jo’s and my senior year, we were kindly reminded that it was our last cat/griz match ever. I’ve been emotional all season (an ongoing joke with the team every time I cry about the most random things ever…) so it was bitter/sweet running through the smoke before the match to see all 1,639 fans cheering for us. In all my five years playing the grizzlies at home, that’s the biggest turnout I’ve ever seen.
We fought hard, but I still don’t think we gave it our best showing. It was tough losing to Montana in three quick sets. The scores were close, but we just couldn’t pull off the win. Coach gave us the weekend off, and I headed for some solitude at my friend’s ranch. We went hunting, built a campfire, and just enjoyed the great outdoors. After the weekend getaway, I’m wound up and ready for another great week of practices leading up to a road trip to PSU and EWU.
I feel that our team is more motivated than ever to work hard and win. We’re putting our blood, sweat, and tears into every practice, every set, every match in order to come out on top. Right now we’re vying for that 4th place spot in the conference to get us into the tournament. A few more wins and we’re there!! It’s so exciting to have that hope for a longer season and know we have the talent to conquer.
Thank you all so much for the great crowd and support this past Friday! You can watch online this weekend, but we’ll be back in Shroyer next Friday and Saturday to pound on NAU and UNC!! SEE YOU THERE!!
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