The Osbourn 2024-2025 Volleyball season has started! Our school’s Volleyball team’s first game was August 28th against Rock Ridge High School which put the season into play. Although we have said goodbye to our Varsity seniors from last year, we have our returning players along with the class of 2028 freshmen. Volleyball is an enjoyable sport to play and watch.  For Junior Varsity, the game starts off with three sets and whoever wins the most out of the three determines the winner. For Varsity, the winner is the best out of five sets. Our JV and Varsity teams practice hard during their 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. practices. So what can spectators in the bleachers expect from our team this season?

Our Junior Varsity and Varsity team individual players have their different skills, techniques, and strengths that all contribute to the team as a whole. Some may even play for a club or league team. For example, keeping the team positive throughout the game provides the team with motivation to go for the win. “I think my strength is keeping the team positive,” said sophomore Adrianna Willard. Other players may focus more on refining their specific skills to contribute to the team. “I think I’m good at reading when I should hit the ball,” said sophomore Daviana Vidal. Everyone has a part to play for the team to work effectively and get the win.

Before Junior Varsity and Varsity games begin, the team usually runs onto the court and does their warm-ups. But players also have their own things they do to be match-ready. “I prepare myself by stretching and listening to music to calm myself,” said junior Ashley Fabian Flores.”I prepare myself for a game by taking practice the day before really seriously and not messing around and if I make mistakes I take the time to fix them for a game. I also make sure to get enough sleep and eat a good meal for game day,” said sophomore Cailynn White.

During the volleyball games, the bleachers are filled with parents, students, and the opposing school’s attendees. One section of the bleachers is the student section. Most students do cheers or chants for our team sitting here. Some students watching the matches have noticed their teamwork. “I am most excited about the new players and old players and how they will be able to connect and work with each other,” said sophomore Angel Chagolla. Students are also excited about the games because they themselves are volleyball enthusiasts. “I think I am most excited to just watch the team progress and see all of the plays they are going to complete,” said sophomore Kenzie Nguyen.

Do you plan on going to any of the volleyball games? Tell us in the comments!

Here are the games and scores that have already been determined so far through the season:

8/27 Osbourn vs Rock Ridge: Junior Varsity 0-2 L, Varsity 3-1 L

8/28 Osbourn vs Potomac: Junior Varsity 1-2 L, Varsity 3-0 W

9/3 Osbourn vs Patriot: Junior Varsity 0-2 L, Varsity 3-0 L

9/5 Osbourn vs Gainesville:  Varsity 3-0 L

9/9 Osbourn vs John Lewis: Varsity 3-0 W

9/10 Osbourn vs Battlefield: Junior Varsity 0-2 L, Varsity 3-0 L

9/12 Osbourn vs Osbourn Park: Junior Varsity 0-2 L, Varsity 3-1 L

9/16 Osbourn vs Park View: Junior Varsity 2-0 W, Varsity 3-0 W

9/17 Osbourn vs Manassas Park: Junior Varsity 2-0 W, Varsity 3-0 W