By Camlyn Giddins
One ball and one net; it doesn't seem too complicated or exciting, but volleyball somehow manages to break that assumption. "I love the intensity of the game," says senior Mandy Merrill. More than that, senior Melanie Weitzeil says she gets a kick out of, "The adrenaline rush. Just all the pressure and once you swing your arm, all this power, all this adrenaline goes through you. It's crazy."
With practices almost every day at 2:30 and coaches like Lisa Mangalei, Amber Johnson, and Melissa Nielsen to back them up, these athletes will surprise you with how hard they play.
"I mainly think 'I wanna smack the ball and kill it.' You know, Block big." says Melanie. For these girls, not only is it enjoyable to play together, but it's also a huge stress relief.
Coach Lisa Mangalei teaches the players one phrase: "One point at a time." Junior Sharissa Neilsen explains, "Every point is a new game because it's a battle."
Be sure to catch the sophomore team, junior varsity and these varsity team members at their next home game against Orem High on Oct. 13th.
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