Girls Volleyball 2009
IHMS had 2 girl’s volleyball teams for the 2009 season:
  1. An “A” team made up of older and more experienced players. This team was coached by Mr. Dedio.
  2. A developmental “B” team which was coached by by Mr. Dedio and a former IHMS student, Amelia Harik.

Both teams ended the volleyball season with excellent records. Thank you to Mr. Dedio and Amelia for all the time and effort they put into their coaching duties.

The players on the girl’s “A” team were: Chelsea O., Dayna K., Sydney L., Sydney H., Iryna L., Nina S., Gabi K., Kathlyn S., Nastiya S., and Orycia K.
 
Back row (l-r): Gabi K., Sydney L., Iryna L., Mr. Dedio (coach)
Middle row (l-r): Nastiya S., Chelsea O., Nina S.. Orycia K.
Front row (l-r): Dayna K., Kathlyn S.      Absent: Sydney H.

The “A” team ended their regular season play winning every game except one (to St. Emile). In addition to regular season play, the girl's also entered two tournaments:

  • A St. Mary’s tournament in which they placed 2nd overall.
  • The John W. Gunn tournament where the girls came in 2nd place.

During the playoffs, the girl’s “A” team won their first game on Thursday, November 26. Unfortunately, their season ended the next day when they lost against Linden Christian in the semi-finals. Despite this setback in the playoffs, they had an excellent season. Well done, girls!
 
The girl’s “B” team, a developmental team which will form the core of next year’s “A” team, also ended their season with a great record, winning 4 games and losing only 2. In addition to regular season play, they entered a tournament at Balmoral Hall where they only lost 1 game out of 5 played.
 
The players on the girl’s “B” team were: Claire M., Dayna H., Taylor S., Kajol G., Zenia M., Adrianna K., Maria L., and Daria D.
 
Back row (l-r): Kajol G., Dayna H., Zenia M., Claire M., Mr. Dedio (coach)
Front row (l-r): Adrianna K., Daria D., Taylor S., Maria L.

With only 8 players on the team, they had to operate with only 2 subs for every game. Excellent work, girls! The experience you gain this year will serve you well if you make the “A” squad next year.