Varsity volleyball advances to FAA finals

November 8, 2013

The 16 members and 2 coaches of varsity volleyball aspire for another win for the Sacred Heart tigers. Courtesy of Mrs. Roberta Chiappelloni

The starting six work smoothly together, making effective plays to win each game. Courtesy of Mrs. Lorena Ferrara — The starting six work smoothly together, making effective plays to win each game.
Courtesy of Mrs. Lorena Ferrara

Since August, the Convent of the Sacred Heart varsity volleyball players have had one goal in sight – to reach the finals of the Fairchester Athletic Association tournament. With a 14 win, 4 loss standing, they are seeded second in the tournament, only behind cross-town rival, Greenwich Academy.
Under the new leadership of Head Coach Beth Wilson-Jordan and Assistant Coach Carolina Herrera, the 16 dedicated members of Sacred Heart varsity volleyball worked all season to gel as a team, and to translate this bond into strong communication on the court. The girls believe that in the FAA final game, the winner will not necessarily be the stronger team skill-wise, but the most determined, communicative, and mentally tough team.
“GA obviously has a very strong skill set, but in the end it’s going to be the team who wants it the most,” senior outside hitter Christina Monaco said.
Greenwich Academy, led by Head Coach Christy Girard, has had a very successful season, standing first in the FAA with a 14-2 record.

Coming together after each point is an integral part of keeping the players' moral up. Courtesy of Mrs. Roberta Chiappelloni — Coming together after each point is an integral part of maintaing the players’ morale.
Courtesy of Mrs. Roberta Chiappelloni

“I am really excited to see how much they have improved since the last time we played them,” Greenwich Academy sophomore outside hitter Phoebe Morris said in a GreenwichTime article on November 7.
Similar sentiments are felt by Sacred Heart players, who are excited to face Greenwich Academy, one of the most competitive teams that Sacred Heart plays.

“I’m excited to play GA again because we are definitely better than we were when we first played them. There’s no better way to end the season than to play a really competitive team with whom we have a history,” junior back row player Emily Davenport said.

For more information on Sacred Heart and Greenwich Academy’s respective semi-final games, read:
http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/Sacred-Heart-volleyball-sweeps-its-way-into-FAA-4962080.php
http://www.greenwichtime.com/default/article/Greenwich-Academy-volleyball-team-edges-King-4962299.php

-Bianca Chiappelloni, Video Content Editor