Each game is another opportunity for the Lady Wolves volleyball team to gain experience and learn the game.
On Friday, the Lady Wolves took on Lyman at home and lost in three sets, 25-16, 25-21, 25-19.
“We played OK, but not our best,” head coach Rikki Shantz said. “We need some work on responding under pressure. Lyman is one of the most athletic teams we will play this year.”
Shantz said the team showed some good offensive and defensive moments during the Lyman game, however, the team still must focus on improving its basic volleyball skills if they want to do better.
“We rely to much on the big hit, the big dig, or the big ace, instead of the focusing on the little things,” she said. “I want the girls to see that they can play with, and beat these elite teams.”
On Saturday, the Lady Wolves traveled to Star Valley and lost in four sets, 25-17, 25-12, 23-25, 25-22.
“I knew Star Valley would be a very good team, but I also think we have that potential too,” Shantz said. “I’m not sure if the team believes that, yet. With homecoming and our shaky beliefs, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The girls met my expectations for right now. I know we will get better every day, so I think this game was a great way to shift those preconceived beliefs the girls might have.”
During the Star Valley game, Shantz said a more focused and positive team.
“Right now, that is everything for us,” she said. “We have moments where you can see them come together, but when the pressure is on we tend to think we need to do it on our own. We need to rely and trust each other a little more, and more consistently.”
Shantz also saw an improvement in the teams’ passing and their serving during this game.
The team will have the home-court advantage this week. They played Cheyenne East Tuesday evening at home and will take on Riverton on Friday at 6 p.m. and Cody on Saturday at 1 p.m.
“Being at home is always great,” Shantz said. “We can’t wait to play in our own gym and with our amazing student section.”
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