New faces, same goals for the Eagles
Sep. 4—SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Eagles volleyball team might look a little different this season with a new head coach and varsity lineup, but the structure of what was built in previous years will remain the same. This season, the Eagles are gearing up to remain competitive in the Central Washington B League. "The amount of growth that we've had already in such a short period of time has ...
The Soap Lake Eagles volleyball team may have new leadership this season, but the foundation laid by previous years will remain intact. The team is aiming to stay competitive in the Central Washington B League. Erin Fletcher, the new head coach, has extensive experience in volleyball, both as a coach and an official, and is eager to maintain the team's successful tradition.
Last season, the Eagles finished 12-5 and secured second place in the District 5 tournament before losing in the first round of the state tournament to Wahkiakum. With eight seniors and their longtime head coach, Nikki Noble, graduating, the Eagles had to quickly find a new head coach in Fletcher, who was hired early in the summer.
Returning player Marina Zubritzkiy, who will serve as the team captain, is excited to step into her role as a leader and push the team to achieve another state tournament appearance. The growth in the team's understanding of the game has been significant, with Fletcher focusing on the fundamentals and creating a system for her young squad.
Despite the challenges of transitioning to a new coaching staff, Fletcher remains optimistic about the team's potential and their desire to remain among the top contenders in the CWB, with the ultimate goal of returning to the state tournament. The Eagles kick off their season with back-to-back home games against Lake Roosevelt and the Warden Cougars.
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