Italy’s Junior High volleyball teams make strides against Kopperl

Image: Juliette Salazar(6), Hannah Haight(24) and Madison Galvan(10) prepare for an upcoming serve from Kopperl as Coach Morgan Mathews begs Madison to quit looking at the camera.

Juliette Salazar(6), Hannah Haight(24) and Madison Galvan(10) prepare for an upcoming serve from Kopperl as Coach Morgan Mathews begs Madison to quit looking at the camera. (Barry Byers)

Image: On the far side of the court, Hannah Haight(24) bumps the ball back to Kopperl.

On the far side of the court, Hannah Haight(24) bumps the ball back to Kopperl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach April Gage talks to her gals during a timeout.

Coach April Gage talks to her gals during a timeout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tatum Adams(21) makes a play on the ball.

Tatum Adams(21) makes a play on the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cassidy Gage(14) is ready to serve.

Cassidy Gage(14) is ready to serve. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tatum Adams(21) is determined to serve an ace.

Tatum Adams(21) is determined to serve an ace. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cassidy Gage(14) bumps the serve up as Jada Jackson(39) and Madison Galvan(10) react to the play.

Cassidy Gage(14) bumps the serve up as Jada Jackson(39) and Madison Galvan(10) react to the play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Haight(24) to serve for Italy.

Hannah Haight(24) to serve for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taylor Boyd(9) attempts to keep the volley going.

Taylor Boyd(9) attempts to keep the volley going. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sticking together are Sydney Weeks(26), Lorena Rodriguez(37), Noeli Garcia(28) and Maegan Connor(15).

Sticking together are Sydney Weeks(26), Lorena Rodriguez(37), Noeli Garcia(28) and Maegan Connor(15). (Barry Byers)

Image: Rori Russell(3) is a star among stars.

Rori Russell(3) is a star among stars. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taylor Boyd(9), Madison Galvan(10), Hannah Haight(24) make due while Reagan Jones(38) and Emily Guzman(17) share popcorn.

Taylor Boyd(9), Madison Galvan(10), Hannah Haight(24) make due while Reagan Jones(38) and Emily Guzman(17) share popcorn. (Barry Byers)

Image: Karley Nelson(8) and Karson Holley(5) chill in the stands after their game.

Karley Nelson(8) and Karson Holley(5) chill in the stands after their game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kirby Nelson(25) and Kristen Viator(4) support their teammates along with Coach Morgan Mathews.

Kirby Nelson(25) and Kristen Viator(4) support their teammates along with Coach Morgan Mathews. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Grace Haight(29) towers over Kopperl’s defense.

Italy’s Grace Haight(29) towers over Kopperl’s defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Wow!

Wow! (Barry Byers)

Image: Grace Haight(29) slides in to make the play.

Grace Haight(29) slides in to make the play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emmy Cunningham(27) bumps the ball over the net as Kirby Nelson(25) gives Cunningham room to work.

Emmy Cunningham(27) bumps the ball over the net as Kirby Nelson(25) gives Cunningham room to work. (Barry Byers)

Image: Scorekeeper Rita Garza runs the show with help from Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry.

Scorekeeper Rita Garza runs the show with help from Lady Gladiator Lillie Perry. (Barry Byers)

Image: Annie Perry(13) shows how it’s done.

Annie Perry(13) shows how it’s done. (Barry Byers)

Image: Grace Haight(29) and Jenna Holden(34) make a wall at the net.

Grace Haight(29) and Jenna Holden(34) make a wall at the net. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emmy Cunningham(27) serves up a winner against Kopperl.

Emmy Cunningham(27) serves up a winner against Kopperl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Karley “Kar-Kar” Nelson(8) is ready to serve very Kar-fully.

Karley “Kar-Kar” Nelson(8) is ready to serve very Kar-fully. (Barry Byers)

Image: Annie Perry(13) and Brycelen “ChaCha” Richards(23) strategize before the serve.

Annie Perry(13) and Brycelen “ChaCha” Richards(23) strategize before the serve. (Barry Byers)

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