The Altoona Lady Spikers opened their season with the following photos from Parent Night , and their game against Punxsutawney. Varsity lost 3-0 against Paunxy but the JV had better luck with a score of 2-1. The Lady Spikers are coached by Karen Price and John Saboe. All photos by Sarah Weathersbee.
Sarah Weathersbee Block! Junior middle hitter Kaite Cumming blocks the ball as her opponent tries to get a kill. Teammate Ireland McClellan was there to cover her just in case. The girls had a great time during parent night on August 31st , but they still have a long season ahead of them. Photo taken by Sarah Weathersbee.
Sarah Weathersbee Spike! Kassie Clawson, an outside hitter tries to get a kill while varsity scrimmages. The girls were hyped up to have gotten to play each other and to start off there season. Parent night was hosted on August 31 in the AAHS field house. You got it girls! Photo taken by Sarah Weathersbee.
Sarah Weathersbee Dig! Sophomore outside Hailey Alwine closes the seam with Bridget Fox on defense to dig a ball while scrimmaging her team.The photo was taken during parent night in the AAHS gym , while the girls played each other. They showed much improvement from the following year and they hope to keep progressing. Keep it up girls! Photo taken by Sarah Weathersbee.
Sarah Weathersbee Set! Junior Setter Emily Albright does a setting drill with senior Mackenzie Quirin. The girls were warming each other up to be lose before there game. The varsity team gave there all , but ended up losing 3-0. The girls were coached by Karen Price and John Saboe. Photo taken by Sarah Weathersbee.
Sarah Weathersbee Hit! Defensive specialist Kayla Clawson watches her team warm up and makes sure everyone’s on track. The girls put in their best effort but lost 3-0 to rivals Paunxatawney on Thursday, the 21st. Varsity played at 7:00pm. Great effort girls! Photo taken by Sarah Weathersbee.
Sarah Weathersbee Pass! Varsity player Bridget Fox walks towards the serving line to hopefully score an ace. The girls were trying to beat their rival Paunxatawney. Side out girls! Photo taken by Sarah Weathersbee.
Sarah Weathersbee Cover! Senior libero Kayla Clawson gets ready in case her teammate makes a bad pass. The Spikers were keeping up energy to encourage each other and get the next point. Photo taken by Sarah Weathersbee.
Sarah Weathersbee Side Out! Junior Right side Amber Newsberry watches teammate Brittney Chesney chase after a ball. The girls were doing there best job to keep a good concentration and beat Paunxy. The AAHS gym was filled with fans saying “Side Out Toona!”. Photo taken by Sarah Weathersbee.
Sarah Weathersbee Seams Left! Back row middle Brittney Chesney closes the seam to make a good pass to the setter. The Ladys were getting in some great reps before there game on Thursday 21. Keep it up girls! Photo taken by Sarah Weathersbee.
Sarah Weathersbee Bounce! Fresh man hitter Cassie Clawson passes the ball hoping to not let the ball bounce off the floor to score a point.The Lady Spikers were warming up for their big game against Punxsutawney on September 21st,in the High School Field House. Go Altoona! Photo taken by Sarah Weathersbee.