Building team culture with Sydney Fischer | DE Gameday
Tower Hill has won three of the past four girls volleyball state championships.
Game day isn't the only moment when officials track performance for the Tower Hill girls volleyball squad. Workouts include solo exercises interspersed with fiercely competitive drills, many of which the team hasn't encountered previously. Sydney Fischer, the team's star outside hitter and a first team All-State player, finds this dynamic perfectly suited to their style. "We have so many hard workers," she remarked. "Our practices are incredibly competitive. It's the ideal mix of fun and fierce competition."
Fischer, who was recently featured on DE Gameday, Delaware Online/The News Journal's weekly high school sports show, discussed the unique culture at Tower Hill as the team clinched three of the last four girls volleyball state championships. Joined by host Brandon Holveck, Fischer spoke about the team's triumphant end to the 2025 season, managing college recruitment during a recovery from foot surgery, her decision to play at Davidson, and the team's prospects for the 2026 season.
The Hillers have begun the 2026 season with a perfect 4-0 record and have been flawless in set victories thus far, boasting a 12-0 record. Fischer expressed her team's pride under head coach Michael Sachs, attributing their success to their shared dedication. For more insights, watch the complete episode on the provided video player, with highlights available on Instagram @degameday. Brandon Holveck covers high school sports for The News Journal, reachable at bholveck@delawareonline.com.
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