More chances for play strikes confidence in volleyball program

The Lady Wildcats varsity volleyball team got its first taste of competition this past weekend, hosting Smithville, Atkins and Crockett before returning to the court for an alumni game.

Elgin head coach Hope Pawlik said the matches Aug. 7-8 gave her a chance to evaluate the team. She was able to get everyone on the roster valuable playing time and assess potential starting lineups.

“We looked incredible as far as our playing abilities and our culture and our cohesiveness as a unit,” Pawlik said. “Last year versus Atkins, we were still piecing together the team and starters.”