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WAHS graduates currently playing in college:


Jordan Maupin ('06) -- Averett University
Liz Grogan ('07) -- St. Lawrence University

Jessica Carter ('07) -- Southern Virginia University


NEW RULES:

*Futbol! A player may now contact the ball with any part of her body, including the feet. This brings the high school rule into line with the rules in college, club, and international play.

*Have a Seat--or Not. Coaches are now allowed to stand and coach so long as they are not disruptive and they stay six feet away from the court between the attack line extended and the end line extended.

*Metallica. Unadorned bobby pins, no longer than 2 inches, may be worn to control a player's hair.

*In the Zone. If more than one substitution is to occur, the substitutions shall be made in succession. One pair of players after another and only one substitute shall be in the substitution zone at a time.

*Color My World. Starting in 2010, it will be legal to use colored panel balls in matches. The colors make it easier for players/spectators to track the ball, thus adding excitement to the game. For some unknown reason, the high school authorities have resisted making this change for years.

If you are a true rules junkie, click here for more information about volleyball rules and officiating points of emphasis.


DID YOU KNOW THAT IN 2008?

  • Aja set a new WAHS career record for Digs with 767 and broke her single match record with 30 against Fauquier.
  • Chastity set a new WAHS record for Blocks (68) in a single season.
  • The two rookie setters, Riley and Megan, combined for an astounding 685 Assists.
  • Katie M. retained the record for most practices attended while dressed like a stinging insect.
  • Ana's .286 Kill Efficiency rating in the 2008 Region finals was a team high.
  • Sarah led the team in Kills (256) and Digs (381), setting new WAHS single-season records in both categories.
  • Amanda again led the team in being left-handed.
  • Kristen led the team in Aces with 43, ripping 7 bullets against Woodbridge and 6 in the Region semifinals.
  • Riley twice notched 30 Assists in matches against Fauquier and in the Region finals against Sherando.
  • Alex ended the season with the highest kill efficiency rating: .294.
  • Brittney tied with Megan for the season's highest serve percentage (92%)
  • Elizabeth registered 13 Digs against Fluvanna in the District finals.
  • Ali led the team in Kill Efficiency (.333) against Fluvanna.
  • Kate R. won the "walks like a duck" contest handily--or footily.
  • Western now has a 97-1 match record against district opponents (including a "streak" of 51 consecutive wins that was broken in 2005) and an overall record of 138-28, over the past seven years.
  • The Warriors have only dropped 20 district sets (games) out of 414 played in the past seven years.
  • Home field advantage. The Warriors have only been beaten at home 3 times in the past 7 seasons.

 

...WHAT GOALS HAVE YOU SET FOR 2008?

Lost in Translation

"Kill," "ace," "dig," "tool"? What language are they speaking out there? And what the heck do "pancakes," "pepper," and "tuna" have to do with volleyball? Click here for an eclectic, if not informative, review of volleyspeak.

Updated September 21, 2009

Go Warriors