Girls Volleyball Season in Full Swing

Kyra Sharma, Managing and Opinions Editor • September 27, 2023

Among the various fall sports that are concurrent to the start of the school year, the girls volleyball season is in full swing. As girls varsity volleyball is the second most watched fall sport at LJHS–after football–the gym echoes with the cheers of students, parents, and staff each week as the team takes the court to represent the school.

Girl’s Varsity volleyball team. Image via LJSteph.com

One critical aspect of the girls volleyball team’s success is team chemistry. Junior Riley Lincoln, who moved to La Jolla High from Bishops this year, said, “I really appreciate how welcoming the team has been to me and the new varsity players. This team is so supportive on and off the court. They truly care about my well-being and want me to succeed in everything I do.” Early morning walks and team bonding exercises have created strong bonds between teammates that are central during games.

While the team has faced some challenges this season, they have been playing their best against some of the top schools in San Diego. Senior Captain Mia Jessen commented, “we got off to a bit of a rocky start, but we’re working through it, and hopefully it’s gonna be a really good end to the season. There’s a lot of potential and athleticism on this team, and we’re excited to channel that into our last few games.” With the fall sports season drawing to a close, LJHS is confident that the girls volleyball team will be bringing their all as they head into CIF championships.

About the Contributor

Kyra Sharma, Editor-in-Chief

Kyra Sharma is a senior in her third year of Journalism, and is thrilled to have the opportunity to lead the Hi-Tide as Editor-in-Chief this year. With her background as Staff Writer, Guest Contributor, and Managing/Opinions Editor for the Hi-Tide over the past three years, as well as her heavy commitment to Speech and Debate, Kyra has had several opportunities to voice her opinion on significant issues that are often left in the dark, from menstrual stigmas to faulty forensic science. She looks forward to furthering her journalistic career by encouraging staff writers to provide diverse perspectives on such matters, contributing insightful articles to the paper, and ensuring that the publication remains a platform for impactful discussion. Kyra is beyond excited to work with her fellow staff for a fantastic final year!