Fall Activities Abound

With three kids in three different buildings, we felt the busyness of the fall season! Fridays were for football, Thursdays were for JH volleyball, and Saturday mornings were for 4th/5th grade volleyball. Whew!!

Caiden started on the varsity team this year, and he even scored several times during the season! The team finished 4-4, but it really felt like a winning season as two of the games were lost by only a touchdown! Caiden definitely gained confidence and strength, and that was fun to watch!

It seems Caiden did some growing
this fall!

They played one game over 2 days - thanks to lightning
on Friday night

Walking laps in the rain

#12 - playing guard

Cambry made the jump to B team this year, and we couldn't be prouder of her! She became a consistent server for her team, and they finished the season with a winning record. She also got to play with some fun teammates, making this is her favorite volleyball season out of the three.

Thanks to low numbers in 5th grade, Delaney and her 4th grade friends got to play rec. volleyball this fall. What fun it was to help coach and to watch her play a game she is really learning to love. The skills seem to come naturally to her, and she is always ready to push herself to be better - so great to see!

Lakyn, Jayley, Abby, Jenna, Delaney, Quinli, Elaina, Lydia
Natalie (not pictured)

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