Crusader girls volleyball team ready for city finals

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“The key to our team being successful is the amount of time we spend together on and off the court,” said Oleksyn. “We really get to know each other and it creates a good team dynamic.

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“Being so close as a team lets us have a lot of fun and work hard at the same time.”    

Peet said the biggest difference between the city final and any other game is the atmosphere of the crowd.

“The city finals are a lot of noise, a lot of pressure, and in front of the home crowd,” said Peet. “All the kids come out to it and it is just a ton of fun, but being someone on the court it is nerve racking.”

Grade 12 student Kalli Cowles said since her first city final in Grade 9, she has gained confidence as an athlete.

“In the previous years going into the city finals, I was definitely nervous because of the big crowd, but this year I’m excited to play,” she said. “It’s the seniors’ last city final so we might as well make it a game to remember.”

Carlton takes on St. Mary at Carlton Nov. 3 at 5 p.m.

–Stewart is part of the paNOW high school-reporter program.

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