|
Volume CXXXII, Number 3 |
 |
Volleyball up and down
JENN LARAIA
STAFF WRITER
The Bowdoin volleyball team embarked upon their second weekend of competition, and came away with one win and two losses in match-ups against strong NESCAC competitors.
In a tournament hosted by Hamilton College, the Polar Bears dropped their first two games-to Williams (3-0) and then to Middlebury (3-2). After these initial disappointments, the Bowdoin team put on their rally-caps and delivered a 3-0 pounding to defeat their Hamilton opponents.
After this weekend, Bowdoin head-coach Kellie Bearman knows her team's leaders. She credits Jess Schlobohm '06 with filling the role of "probably the best hitter Bowdoin has ever had."
So far, Schlobohm has lived up to her coach's praise by delivering 20 kills and 15 digs in the Middlebury game, and added 11 kills against Hamilton.
Bearman also credits Jess Reuben '03, whose effectiveness on the court is strongly connected with the team's success. Reuben's 11 kills against Middlebury, and her 14 kills and seven solo blocks against Hamilton illustrate this senior captain's crucial role on the floor.
Also stepping it up for the Polar Bears is Sarita Fu '06, who contributed 17 digs in the Middlebury match-up, while Adrienne Heflich '05 used this match to demonstrate her defensive power, racking up seven solo blocks.
Bree Dallinga '06, the team's new setter and leader came away with 41 assists against Middlebury, and 24 assists and 12 digs against Hamilton. Fellow first-year, Summer Gray, showed her strength with five aces against Hamilton.
With players posting such impressive numbers, the Lady Polar Bears are fired up for their match-ups this weekend. Bowdoin is hosting the Polar Bear Invitational on Friday and Saturday, so break out the banners and bring on the cheering!