Serving up boys volleyball

HB and Mascenic show sportsmanship before the match by exchanging high fives. Unlike other sports, where the teams only shake hands after the game, volleyball players do so to start the game as well. “High fives before the game demonstrate mutual respect for your opponent, and is an acknowledgment that both teams are here to simply play,” said Josh Ide ‘20. Ide noted how it keeps a fun atmosphere...

Before the opening serve, the team hypes themselves up by lifting Felix Yang ‘19 in their huddle. “It has been a tradition to lift the libero during home games. It hypes ourselves and the crowd up before the game,” said Yang . Yang is lifted towards the crowd, which always excites the fans watching because the players’ emotion and passion for the game is clear. The libero, which can be quickl...

After a successful rally, the team celebrates with a different routine depending on how they scored the point. “The celebration here is the ‘roof’. When we block someone, we do this because we put a “roof” over their attack,” said Michael Moscatelli. The celebrations add to the fun atmosphere that is established before the game, and offer a way to gain momentum during a match. After stringing...

For every victorious set, there are plenty of losses. The team gathers between sets to talk about adjustments and what can be done differently to help them win the game. No matter the score or who’s in the game, everyone stands together as a team. This speaks to the brotherhood of the volleyball team, and everyone’s willingness to stick together The team has a record of 6-4 and is preparing for ano...

After losing the first set, HB stormed back to defeat Mascenic 3-2. Emotions ran high during the game, and a comeback win was especially fulfilling. “This team has a lot of heart, and that’s what gives us a certain kind of edge when our backs are against the wall,” said Michael Moscatelli. Mascenic High School came out with more energy, but HB picked it up and secured the victory. The team r...