Half way through this Mohawk Volleyball season, Coach Nicole Hunter is working the varsity team hard. But, all that hard work is showing improvements. “Each and every game, our girls are improving in whatever aspect we have been focusing on in practice,” Coach Hunter explains. Although their record may not portray the hard work they put in and improvements that are occurring, multiple close matches have stacked up in their favor. Matches such as the ones against Marshalltown, Clear Lake, and many others. One match that Coach Hunter will always remember from last season is the game against Decorah. As Coach Hunter put it, “We had battled through a lot of tough injuries throughout the season and we still won that first round game. That had not been done for a long time at MCHS, and I was thrilled for the girls to accomplish that!” But, this season, speaking for myself as a member of the team, the most memorable moment was the game against Des Moines Lincoln. Mason City and Des Moines were tied with two sets each, and they had one last set to fifteen to determine the ultimate winner. Although in the end the Mohawks lost, it was most definitely a match to remember.
Shaye Theobald, a freshman participating in her first year on the Mohawk Volleyball team, has highlights and goals going into and out of her first season. She spent some time speaking about teamwork, and how that is what she has been working on all season. Without teamwork, volleyball is a meaningless game of keep the ball off the ground. Working on teamwork is a key aspect all volleyball players must focus on. Shaye is also looking forward to bonding with her teammates she’s been playing with for at least two years. “It’s really a fun time when you make the stupidest jokes with your teammates.” Volleyball, as Shaye would agree with, is a team sport full of memories and good times.
Although the Mohawks may not be stepping up in the volleyball ranks due to their record, the Mason City Mohawks surpasses all teams in dedication and hard work. That would not be possible without coaches such as Coach Hunter, players like Shaye Theobald, and a great school that supports the volleyball team.