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First team ever to advance to second round of Metro

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The Varsity Volleyball squad has un­ the team in set assists and was named
covered certain barriers that have held Most Valuable Player.
them back in the past. They were the Mental preparation, along with the
first Ralston team ever to advance past physical aspect, is essential for playing a
the 1st round in the Metro Tournament, volleyball game. According to Tracy Du­
and placed 7th out of 18 teams. Rae, “We should relax and visualize how
The team also accomplished goals we should play in a game.”
such as better team unity and working The spectator turn-out had not been
together. “The strongest part of the team great this year because the team had
was the team attitude,” explained Senior played the majority of its games away.
Janelle Ludwig. Along with unity, talent Also, no major stars stood out to attract b,
helped the season along. The Metro a crowd.
leaders included Senior Roni Hyde, who With only two of the eight varsity
led the team with the most ace serves players returning next year, the outlook
(unreturned serves) and finished the for the team’s success looks dim, but
season 3rd in the Metro area for serve with set goals and continuing with hard
aces. Senior Tracy DuRae placed 8th in work and drive, next year’s season may
the Metro with the team’s most kill be filled with even more surprises.
: spikes. Also, Senior Teresa Johnson led

As her opponent spikes, Teresa Johnson prepares to
block.
Varsity Volleyball Waiting for the serve, Seniors Tracy DuRae, Kris
Scow, Ludwig, and Junior Ronna Yearsley con­
centrate on the game.
RHS OPP
Millard South 0 2
Central 2 1
Gross 0 2
Northwest 1 2
Northwest 2 0
North 2 0
Bellevue West 0 2
Roncalli 0 2
Lewis Central 1 2
Thomas Jefferson 2 1
Millard South 0 2
Abraham Lincoln 0 2
Abraham Lincoln 2 0
Millard North 0 2
South 0 2
Bellevue Christian 2 0
South Sioux City 0 2
Districts
Senior Teresa Nickisch waits to assist as teammate, North 2 0
Senior Janelle Ludwig makes a pass to the center.
Millard South 0 2

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