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For many people, time management or communication are challenges when playing on a team. Kate McCrary has witnessed many changes over time with Central’s team. “I think the main challenge was the fact that we had a different coach this year. I think that switching coaches was a good switch, but it also brought its own challenges because the coach was new to the whole program,” McCrary discloses.

Beyond the successes and struggles of the team, this year’s seniors find the most valuable aspects are with the people they’ve met along the way. “I think playing volleyball has brought me a lot of friendships and people that I am still friends with now,” McCrary shares. “I would honestly say…being a part of something that is bigger than yourself is so self-rewarding, and when playing volleyball, it just feels like you are in a whole other world,” teammate Lily Briggs describes.

After the challenges faced and strong friendships made, both McCrary and Briggs plan to continue playing volleyball after they graduate. “I’m planning on going to either Michigan or Michigan State. They have club volleyball teams there. Even after college, I’m hoping to coach either at Central, or wherever I go next,” McCrary discloses. Similarly, “I’m definitely planning on playing club in college,” Briggs shares. Because of all the hard work these girls have put in, they now set out head to head with others like them who have come a long way, too. //