Italy’s Junior High volleyball girls win 3-out of-5 sets against Avalon

Image: How is the weather up there? Brooke DeBorde serves as head judge during Italy’s inner squad volleyball game inside Italy Coliseum.

How is the weather up there? Brooke DeBorde serves as head judge during Italy’s inner squad volleyball game inside Italy Coliseum. (Barry Byers)

Image: Raegan Jones(38) bumps the ball over to a teammate, I mean the other Italy group on the other side…of the net…during the scrimmage. You know, the first match that Italy won…

Raegan Jones(38) bumps the ball over to a teammate, I mean the other Italy group on the other side…of the net…during the scrimmage. You know, the first match that Italy won… (Barry Byers)

Image: Emma Martinez(7) slides under the ball on one knee to keep the volley going.

Emma Martinez(7) slides under the ball on one knee to keep the volley going. (Barry Byers)

Image: Karla Perez(20) is set for the serve as teammates Emily Guzman(17) and Noeli Garcia(28) settle into their positions.

Karla Perez(20) is set for the serve as teammates Emily Guzman(17) and Noeli Garcia(28) settle into their positions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheese! The Italy B-squad decides the Eagles’ can wait until after this team photo of Juliette Salazar(6), Jada Jackson(39), Cassidy Gage(14), Jayden Perkins(4), Tatum Adams(21), Hannah Haight(24), Taylor Boyd(9), Madison Galvan(10) and Karley “Kar-Kar” Nelson(8) down in front.

Cheese! The Italy B-squad decides the Eagles’ can wait until after this team photo of Juliette Salazar(6), Jada Jackson(39), Cassidy Gage(14), Jayden Perkins(4), Tatum Adams(21), Hannah Haight(24), Taylor Boyd(9), Madison Galvan(10) and Karley “Kar-Kar” Nelson(8) down in front. (Barry Byers)

Image: Juliette Salazar(6) serving up winners for Italy’s B-squad.

Juliette Salazar(6) serving up winners for Italy’s B-squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cassidy Gage(14) makes the play for Italy’s B-squad defense.

Cassidy Gage(14) makes the play for Italy’s B-squad defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tatum Adams(21) reaches the ball in time to fire back a counter shot.

Tatum Adams(21) reaches the ball in time to fire back a counter shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Effort wins games. After Karley Nelson(8) and Tatum Adams(21) collide, Juliette Salazar(6) hustles over to keep the volley going.

Effort wins games. After Karley Nelson(8) and Tatum Adams(21) collide, Juliette Salazar(6) hustles over to keep the volley going. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tatum Adams(21) doesn’t serve the ball, she force-feeds it.

Tatum Adams(21) doesn’t serve the ball, she force-feeds it. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hannah Haight(24) reacts to a shallow serve from Avalon.

Hannah Haight(24) reacts to a shallow serve from Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cassidy Gage(14) serves for Italy’s B-squad.

Cassidy Gage(14) serves for Italy’s B-squad. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s A-squadrion prepares for the Lady Eagles.

Italy’s A-squadrion prepares for the Lady Eagles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jenna Holden, Kirby Nelson and Maegan Connor hope the camera flashes before they collapse.

Jenna Holden, Kirby Nelson and Maegan Connor hope the camera flashes before they collapse. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s A-squad enjoys a timeout while leading 22-11 in the second set.

Italy’s A-squad enjoys a timeout while leading 22-11 in the second set. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s 8th graders’ team up against Avalon.

Italy’s 8th graders’ team up against Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kirsten Viator(4) chases after a line shot.

Italy’s Kirsten Viator(4) chases after a line shot. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marlen Hernandez, Annie Perry(13) and Sydney Weeks put do work at the front near the net.

Marlen Hernandez, Annie Perry(13) and Sydney Weeks put do work at the front near the net. (Barry Byers)

Image: Rachel Huskins(22) returns the volley to Avalon.

Rachel Huskins(22) returns the volley to Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jenna Holden(34) makes the play above the net for Italy.

Jenna Holden(34) makes the play above the net for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s 8th grade forms a spirit circle to celebrate their 2 sets to 1 victory over Avalon.

Italy’s 8th grade forms a spirit circle to celebrate their 2 sets to 1 victory over Avalon. (Barry Byers)

Image: 8th grader Emmy Cunningham(27) watches the clock for her time to play.

8th grader Emmy Cunningham(27) watches the clock for her time to play. (Barry Byers)

Image: Teams that stick together win together: (Top to bottom): Virginia Stephens, Keondra Jackson, Jada Jackson, Karson Holley, Karla Perez, Emily Guzman, Juliette Salazar and Lorena Rodriguez are teammates until the end.

Teams that stick together win together: (Top to bottom): Virginia Stephens, Keondra Jackson, Jada Jackson, Karson Holley, Karla Perez, Emily Guzman, Juliette Salazar and Lorena Rodriguez are teammates until the end. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brooke DeBorde (on nacho), Lillie Perry, Annie Perry, Marlen Hernandez, Emmy Cunningham, Lorena Rodriguez and Rachel Huskins have a little funny while watching the game.

Brooke DeBorde (on nacho), Lillie Perry, Annie Perry, Marlen Hernandez, Emmy Cunningham, Lorena Rodriguez and Rachel Huskins have a little funny while watching the game. (Barry Byers)

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