Volleyball team still improving despite challenges

To start out their week of competition, the Lady Wolves played the Evanston Red Devils. The matches were definitely intense. There were so many great rallies and plays but the Lady Wolves didn't have the best of luck.

In the first match, they had a great start with a kill. The team had high energy and great intensity. With the great start, the Evanston Red Devils started to panic and made some silly mistakes. Green River's defense had two great digs in a row, an amazing spike, some great blocking up at the net, a smart tip play and some more great net work. But after a time out called by one of the coaches, there was a complete change on the court. The Lady Wolves now started to make some mistakes and fell behind quickly. They unfortunately lost the first match.

After the first match, they came out in the second match very strong and ruthless. Oaklee Hanks had fourteen kills during the whole game against Evanston, with a hitting percentage of .412. They had great kills, some smart plays up at the net, their blocking and coverage was on point and had some strong serves. Everyone looked so focused and ready to take on anything. Even in one of the tough rallies that they lost in this match, they never gave up on the ball or each other. Their work ethic is what made them win the second match of the game.

The third match was definitely the most intense one of them all. They started out a little slow, but got it turned back around pretty quick, getting point after point with lots of smart plays by the hitters and the setter, Mia Rosas. Then there was an unlucky turn of events and they fell behind. But with some amazing serves, they tied it up 16-16. With another intense rally that they sadly lost, the Lady Wolves got a little discouraged and lost the third match just shortly behind.

The ladies were not fortunate enough to bag another win in the fourth match. They started to shut down pretty early and it was difficult for them to get out of that mindset. With some come back they didn't fall too far behind but got unlucky with some of the plays, and their confidence level went down. It was an unfortunate finish for the Lady Wolves against the Evanston Red Devils. There were some very strong rallies and hard work coming from both teams. Green River played four intense matches and gave a really strong fight. They played with so much heart and didn't give up on the game.

Evanston 3 Green River 1 = 25-18, 13-25, 25-23, 25-18 (conference match)

The Lady Wolves also took on the Jackson Broncs on Saturday. The match was another unfortunate loss but overall had some really good highlights.

Green River's defense and passing was good overall throughout the weekend. During the game against Jackson, Eva Murray had a great game with a hitting percentage of .400. In this game, the girls never strayed too far behind the Broncs. The first match was a little bit more difficult but they fought to the end.

For the second and third matches, they fought ruthlessly but came up short. No matter the outcome, these ladies will continuously get better and better for the upcoming challenges.

Jackson 3 Green River 0 = 25-13, 25-22, 25-20

(conference match)

Green River hosted a game against Rock Springs on Tuesday and came up short losing 3 out of four games.

Rock Springs 3 Green River 1 = 25-22, 25-27,

25-23, 25-13

They will be traveling to Star Valley to take on the Star Valley Braves for a conference match on Friday.