Coming off an undefeated season last year, the 8th grade Lady Eagles are ready for the 2014 volleyball season. Michelle Cannefax, assistant coach, says, “Last year the 7th and 8th grade teams were undefeated, but this year we are going to break down the fundamentals and individual skills before we work on team skills.”

The 8th grade team brings back all returnees with the exception of new comer Sydney Hill. Alana Findley (8) says, “I’m glad that I get to play with the same group of girls this year that I did last year.” To prepare for this season, the team played together in two different summer leagues held at Fair Grove and Rogersville. Middle hitter Harley Maxwell (8) states, “I am most excited to play Marshfield because they are a bigger school and good competition.”

The 7th grade team is ready to start games right away. Most girls have played together on The Force, a club team made up of mostly Fair Grove girls. They played with the 8th grade team at both leagues and began practice right as school started. Mirantha Holliman (7) says, “We are a close team and I’m looking forward to doing secret pals.” Strafford, being Fair Grove’s rival team, is the game 7th grader Maddie Clark is looking forward to.

Michelle Cannefax explained, “I am expecting to see positive attitudes and hard work from all the girls this season.” The Lady Eagles also recently added Springfield Catholic to their schedule. Brystol Bates exclaims, “We are a well rounded team, and I am excited for the season!”