Varsity Volleyball (left to right). Back row: Ella Pinson, Kennedy McAdoo, Skye Davis, Hunter Hillman, Lucia Barroso, Bradee Breckenridge, and Coach Meredith Phillips. Front Row: Adi Guffey, Tanna Tartaglia, Jayden Fielder and Emma Wright.
New THS Girls Volleyball Coach Meredith Phillips recently met with and announced this year's Eagles Varsity Girls Volleyball team. This team is stacked with many familiar faces and a lot of talent, determination and energy.
When asked what stands out about this year's team Coach Meredith said, "The thing I have appreciated most about the girls on varsity is their drive and work ethic. They show up every day ready to give 100% effort for whatever I ask of them. They are engaged, ask questions, and I can tell this group will do whatever it takes to win."
Anyone who saw our girls play last year know that there is a lot of talent on this year's team. Coach Meredith said "our biggest strength is the versatility of the girls. I feel comfortable putting almost everyone in any position and they will perform at a high level. This is awesome to see as a coach because I can change the line ups constantly depending on our opponent or what we might need for the game. I think one of our challenges might be our size. On paper, we aren’t the most physical team, but I have full confidence that the hustle that I have seen in this team will easily make up for that."
The new Eagles coach comes with a lot of knowledge and experience when it comes to volleyball. She graduated from Cal Poly where she played as a middle blocker on the D1 indoor team from 2018-2022. She made all conference all four years and was a captain for three, leading Cal Poly to a Big West Championship and multiple NCAA tournaments. She has coached at 805 Elite Volleyball Club for the past 4 years. She is originally from Houston, Texas but very excited to be staying on the Central Coast.
Volleyball fans won't have long to wait to see our girls hit the floor. Eagles open their season Tuesday, August 22nd on the road at cross town rival Atascadero and then have their home opener vs. Nipomo on Thursday, August 24.
Go Eagles !!!