Leading in the new era

Volleyball co-captain uses her play to inspire team for success

Chiara Perbil Roundup Reporter

She describes herself as an Italian stallion, but with the heart of a Pierce College brahma bull she is determined to charge her team towards the championships.

of the season in big win.

Kira Guarino, a 19-year-old sports medicine major, is the cocaptain of the Pierce women’s volleyball team and is passionate about the group of women she is competing with.

new inspirations in it,” Guarino said.

The sophomore outside hitter received the team number six, which was handed down by former Pierce volleyball player, Danetta Boykin.

Brittani Elser, the co-captain of the volleyball team, expressed why she thought Guarino was a good pick to become her co-captain.

“There are many things that make her qualified,” Elser said. “It is because of her competitive edge, her control of the court, the intensity she brings to games and just the passion she has for the sport.”

What is your favorite place to go eat? Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles.

What athlete do you look up to?

Safety Ed Reed of the New York Jets and retired Philadelphia Eagle Brian Dawkins.

What is one of your favorite movies?

Demolition Man starring Sylvester Stallone, Sandra Bullock and Wesley Snipes.

Do you have a favorite quote?

“The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender,” said by Vince Lombardi.

Who would you pick between the two: Taylor Swift or Miley Cyrus? Taylor Swift.

Is there another sport you like to play other than football?

Surfing.

Do you have a favorite vacation spot? The Bahamas.

If you were not a football player what would your dream job be?

The CEO of a business.

Who is your favorite music artist?

Drake and J. Cole.

If you could go on a date with anyone who would it be? My mom.

What is your favorite breakfast cereal? Lucky Charms.

Do you have a favorite Gatorade flavor? Glacier Frost.

“The reason as to why I like being the captain is because I care about my teammates a lot,” Guarino said. “I also like the responsibility of carrying the team and letting them know how talented they are.”

Guarino graduated from Crescenta Valley High School and explains her journey of becoming a volleyball player started there.

“I began playing volleyball when I was 16 and my former club coach is the main reason why I fell in love with the game and continue to find