Subway Classic
February 4, 2007 @ Mt Solo Middle School - Longview, WA

Wow, what a difference a month makes. The 12 Gold team either split or defeated teams at the tournament. The girls went 7 wins and 5 losses. This is a great improvement from 0 games won in their first tourney.

Gold started by defeating North Clackamas 25-13, 25-23, splitting with Camas Ohana 16-25, 25-19, splitting with McMinnville 25-17, 15-25, splitting with North Portland in a big game one comeback 28-26, 10-25, splitting with Cascade Jrs 25-22, 12-25 and finally splitting with Cowlitz Red 25-12, 19-25.

It was a great day of volleyball for the gold. Amy Gawith and Madison Laberge were awesome in their all-around game. Their net play, passing, serving and hitting were much improved. Rachel Patching added a few great blocks on overpasses as well. Baylee Olsen and Tori Wegdahl looked like seasoned players as they passed and served with ease. Not too bad for a couple of 4th graders. Not enough can be said about my two setters. Haylee Budd was irreplaceable as she ran the floor all day long. The team had several successful attacks because of her efforts. Sammy Boyce worked hard as well with a few of her own earned assists.

Delaney Doumit, Marissa Longtain, Jessica Thomas and Danya Svir rounded out the Gold attack. The girls had a blast and they were a ton of fun to watch.

Pre-Qualifier Tournament
January 7, 2007 @ Monticello Middle School - Longview, WA

The Cowlitz 12 Gold team improved tremendously throughout Sunday's opening tournament. This was the first volleyball experience for all of the girls. Running a 6-2 and learning specialized positions can be very scary and, needless to say, confusing. I am very proud of all of them.

Players for the Gold team are 6th graders: Amy Gawith, Haylee Budd, Rachel Patching. 5th graders: Madison Laberge, Delaney Doumit, Chelsea Paulsen, Danya Svir. 4th graders: Tori Wegdhal, Baylee Olsen, Jessica Thomas, Marissa Longtain, and Samantha Boyce. We had tons of fun and look forward to our next competition!