First 8th Grade Volleyball Game

Elyse had her first 8th grade volleyball game tonight. She did very well - played front row blocker and hitter. I was amazed how high she can jump if she wants to- yes Ken - she has a verticle jump!! When she is in the front row, she is the only blocker for now so she has to push herself. Check out the pictures! If she would do that with her jump shot in basketball. . .it would be awesome. Anyway, she started for the "A" team. They lost the match though. The first game we won, 25 to around 20, second game lost 18-25, and lost third game 14 to 16. Should have won the second game and had been done with it, but we couldn't stop a girl from serving on the other team. She served at least 10-12 points in a row. In other words, we couldn't receive the ball. Elyse did an excellent job blocking, actually blocked some, and had great attempts. Had some good hits also! She has to hustle to go from being the block and get back to hit so she did well. Next game is Thursday and hopefully we will come out winners. (Yes, Ken, I know in some pictures it looks like she was jumping with her legs spread out (Sara) but she was shuffling from one side of net down to other and jumping. Not similiar to our wonderful sister's jump. Just kidding Sara.