The Chesnee volleyball team will be competing for a state championship on Thursday night and a group of five seniors are looking to make their final game a memorable one for the Eagles. Karlee Swaney, Jessa Beach, Ali Scruggs, Shenandoah Bishop, and AC Yelton are hoping that their final volleyball game for the Eagles will end with the school's first ever volleyball state championship.
"This senior group is amazing," said Chesnee head coach Katie Jolley. "They have been here non-stop all summer and during the season. They work hard and give great leadership, I couldn't ask for a better group." Senior Jessa Beach says that she's glad that all the hard work throughout the year has been worth the investment. "To me this means all of our work has paid off," said Beach. "All the practices and morning workouts have paid off. I'm just glad to be able to compete for state with this team and show that Chesnee volleyball has what it takes." Senior Ali Scruggs and Karlee Swaney agree with Beach saying that reaching the state championship game shows that the hard work the team has put in was worth it. "It feels amazing because we have worked really hard all year to get to state," said Scruggs. "Now that it is finally here I am so excited and can't wait to see how we do." "We have worked so hard all year to come to this moment," said Swaney. "Playing a good opponent like this shows how hard we have worked and our dedication." Senior AC Yelton said that the hard work the team has put in to this run wasn't just a one year thing but something they have working towards for many years. "This is huge," said Yelton. "Going to state has been a year long work in progress and this is not just a one year thing. We have been fighting for for a long time now and to know we have a shot at it now is insane." Senior Shenandoah Bishop said that the great thing about this team is that it's not about just one player but a true team effort that has made them successful. 'It means a lot to come up big defensively because it's not about me but about my teammates," said Bishop. "When we get the digs it allows us to setup our hitters and that is when we are successful." Yelton seconds the thoughts of Bishop saying that the Eagles success has been a true team effort. "That is why we are successful," said Yelton. "A lot of teams have one or two stud players and we have a team full of those type players. There isn't just one player that takes the focus of the other team and that is why I think we are successful." Scruggs says that the support from the community has also been a key in the Eagles successful run to the state championship game. "It feels amazing being at Chesnee where there is so much support," said Scruggs. "The stands were packed tonight and it made a big impact on us." The friendships between the Eagles players off the court has also been a key to their success on the court. "We love each other and we all get along so well," said Bishop. "That allows us to be able to communicate and work together on the court." Coach Jolley agrees that the communication by the team has been key in their success. "They are confident and they know what it takes to win," said Jolley. "They talk to each other on the court and move to the right positions. The seniors are showing the leadership and taking charge in winning points to lead us to victory." The seniors and the rest of the Eagles will look to finish off this season with a state championship when they face Andrew Jackson on Thursday night at Dutch Fork. The game will start at 7:00 PM. Comments are closed.
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