Emotional loss ends LCC volleyball season

By Brodee Gillam

Sports Editor

This season has been a building year for the LCC volleyball squad, but it has been an emotional one as well.

The Stars' year came to an end on Nov. 1 against Sinclair Community College in a nail-biting 25-17, 26-24, 24-26, 25-15, 15-13 loss. LCC finished the campaign 16-18 overall.

LCC Head Coach Emily Quintero said she gathered her players after the loss and said a few words.

"Some of the sophomores were very emotional as it was their last match and the end of the season," Quintero said. "So I brought them in and just reminded them (of) all of the great times and tough times we had."

Quintero said this season will be a positive for the future.

"Our eight freshman will come back with a lot of on-court experience, which is huge in this level of competition," Quintero said. "Also, (with) who we're anticipating to (bring) on board, I'm anticipating we'll be pretty solid."

Freshman co-captain Silvia Streiff said she agrees with Quintero, that having so many returnees next season puts the Stars in a great position to play well.

"Next year I think that we have to establish early on that we need to give it our all every game and never give up," Streiff said. "I think if we set that expectation early on, we could have a more successful season."

One of the departing sophomores, co-captain McKenzie Kench, said she has enjoyed her LCC volleyball experience.

"The best part about playing here was definitely getting to play another two years of volleyball and getting to make memories with these girls that I will cherish forever," Kench said. "Volleyball has always been a part of my life and I will truly miss playing for LCC."