The first home Varsity Boys Volleyball game of the season was a game not to miss. Masters started the game strong with an ace by August Dubeau and a spike by Dexter Kalderon. The audience observed amazing teamwork during the first set that ended with 19-25. In the second set, great saves and serves were made by both Allen Miyazawa and Youssef Aly. Though frustration was starting to spread across the player’s faces, the energy of the team helped them to persevere till the end of the set which resulted in 15-25. The third set started strong with Kanaruj Chathongdee, Cedar Berrol-Young and Josh Issac making strong plays. The intensity of the set kept the audience at the edge of their seats but finally, Masters lost 10-19.

We played a lot better than our games before and we really came back around during the game,” Josh Issac said.

“They bond amazingly with each other and because of that, they’re an even better team,” manager Sylvie Parkus said.

The volleyball team consists of players with varying experience levels in volleyball. “It’s been a huge learning curve for beginners because it’s a big change from more physical sports to volleyball, which is definitely a mental sport,” August DuBeau said. “I love the team because everyone is very light-hearted and well-spirited so it’s really great that we can all just laugh and smile together.”

Through wins and losses, the team has and will keep their strong spirit in tact.