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Winning Many Victories

On And Off The Volleyball

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The young and inexperienced Lady Cougars gained wisdom

during their challenging season filled with ups and downs. The

competition was exciting and brought the team to a higher f

playing level as they challenged many larger scholarship schools

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in a very tough schedule. Although they completed the season

with a winning record of nineteen wins and twelve losses, the

women lost the final match to Southeastern at districts. Seniors

Kelly Cassell, Yvette Neuman, Talma Heard, and Molly Naragon m ArnBi •S<‘ *

did exceptionally well at the district tournament. I

Many of the girls sacrificed two weeks of their summer %

vacation because they assisted Coach Vickie Grooms during

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volleyball camp and began a week of pre-season training. It was

good preparation for the arduous season. Though the ladies

struggled in some of their games, they gained lasting spiritual

victories in their lives.

Ephesians 5:16, “ Redeeming the time because the days are ■ •

evil,” was the team verse. Under Coach Grooms' leadership, the

ladies constantly turned their eyes toward Christ for their ?

strength and guidance. God showed His omniscient love for the

girls by teaching each one an important lesson — FAITH.

This year’s Lady Cougars lived up to the standard of ex­

cellence that Coach Grooms demands of them. Each team

member would agree that there were as many victories off the

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court as there were on the court. -Ida Malone and Nicki Lamb

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During every match, Coach Grooms (ires

up the team between games. The girls

use this time to refocus their efforts and

to catch their breath. Coach’s leadership

inspires them to go into each game with a

winning attitude. They are reminded that

each game is different requiring new

strategies.

Whether on the court or on the sideline,

the Lady Cougars volleyball team works

as a unit. While some play, the others

shout words of encouragement. The Wkwk i

women realize that winning takes a team I f 11 1

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effort, not just one individual's ability.

Even though not all of the ladies can

participate in the game at the same time,

they work together.

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