{
  "id": 5630693,
  "title": "Devils strive for 'One team, one goal'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/devils-strive-for-one-team-one-goal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T19:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/devils-strive-one-team-one-195200914.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Wilson Creek Devils, a volleyball team, are preparing for another season with a focus on unity and teamwork. Head Coach Shawn Shahan expresses his excitement for the players to come together and work as one, embodying their team motto: \"One team, one goal.\" Last season, the Devils finished with a 6-14 record and qualified for the district tournament after a challenging run in the Central Washington B League. This year, the team will be returning seniors Cheyanne Dailey, Debi Horn, Lila Sackmann, and Riley Larsen, who are expected to act as strong leaders for the team. The seniors are looking forward to their final year on the team and are eager to play together before their final season. Coach Shahan emphasizes the importance of patience, active communication, and mental toughness as the team works towards success. The smaller school setting has helped foster team bonding, as many of the players have grown up together in classes and share a strong friendship. The Devils' first game of the season is scheduled for September 8 against Moses Lake Christian Academy.",
  "summary": "Sep. 4—WILSON CREEK — The Wilson Creek Devils are ready for another season of volleyball as they return a little younger, but still experienced. This year, the Devils are striving to become more unified and play together as one. \"I'm looking forward to watching this team come together and do something great,\" said Devils Head Coach Shawn Shahan. \"See them combine and work together and become ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Wilson Creek Devils focus on unity and teamwork with motto \"One team, one goal\"",
    "Returning seniors Cheyanne Dailey, Debi Horn, Lila Sackmann, and Riley Larsen expected to lead",
    "First game scheduled for September 8 against Moses Lake Christian Academy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}