It was a long tournament, but worth it. The girls played very well and came out on top. Going undefeated in the Silver division made it nice not to have to fight back through the loser's bracket. All of the girls played their hearts out and did a wonderful job, topping off a wonderful season. Winning in the finals I thought might be tough seeing that we were going against Nike Impact for the THIRD time this tournament (and it seems like the 50th time this season), not always having the best of luck. So, I was very happy that we did it in two.

I would love to go more in-depth for you, but it is 1:30 am and I have a plane to catch at 6 am!!

So way to go girls, I am very proud of your play all season. It was an honor coaching you all!!!

I saw a lot of good things from these girls. Whitney came alive at the net and was a blocking machine against Rose City! Brittini came back after missing Yakima because of an injury and did some super stuff. Jonelle, Allison, and Lisa were strong all day. Kaycee and Jocelyn did some nice stuff with their hands! Michelle played solid all around after coming back from having her tonsils out. Our defense at the end of the day was fantastic with Hillary, Alicia and Sara passing some great balls. Lauren in the past has found success in the back row, but this tournament she came alive in the front row - she just did a great job.

So there should be some great things to come in Bend. I can't wait.

Well, this weekend we made our goal of making it to gold. I was very happy with our offensive game. The setters and hitters are connecting better, in my eyes. We lost a little bit from the Longview Tournament on the defensive side. The key is passing - when we pass well everything comes together. So if we put the two together, we are going to do very well in Yakima.

I know we did our best because the girls were so tired after the last match, giving it their all. Nice job girls.

It was a great weekend for this team - we showed our true heart! First off, I would like to say that if there was a "Best Play of the Day" award, it would have gone to Jonelle Davis, and that is not just me saying that - her team also was quite impressed with her this weekend. She was definitely on!! Lisa and Allison continued to make some key blocks when we needed them. Kaycee and Jocelyn are getting smarter and playing some great defense from the setter position. Lauren is finding her hitting streak, while continuing to pass well. Brittini and the setters connected for some powerful hits. Whitney and Michelle had some great right side play and helped make our offense a full force. Sara, Hillary, and Alicia are getting some great digs. They have really stepped up and this is what has made us a team that doesn't give up and fights all the way. Just ask any of the parents - they can tell you that when we thought it was all down hill, the girls just proved us wrong. Which is so lovely to see.

I could go on forever - I couldn't sleep thinking of how proud I was of these girls. It just gets me that much more excited about the upcoming power league. If we keep this up, watch out!!