Lady Legionnaires finish season with heart

On Nov. 3, Bonsall High School completed their inaugural volleyball season at home in a match against River Valley High School.

While the final game was a loss, the Lady Legionnaires walked off the court in high spirits. This team blazed the trail for Bonsall’s volleyball future. Coach Hendy noted after the game, "Our players have a lot of heart and aren’t afraid of being the small dog in the fight.”

Bonsall’s volleyball players were challenged continually throughout the season. They entered their division as a varsity team comprised of freshmen and sophomore players matched against more experienced varsity teams. Hendy’s pride in the team’s season is evident when he stated, "[The team] regularly beat the odds against us. Our players continually improved and rose above expectations, while laughing."

The Lady Legionnaires’ lack of experience was a challenge at the beginning of the season, but Hendy’s rigorous program developed players’ skills quickly. The practices had the benefit of developing strong bonds and communication among the team both on and off the court.

Hendy would like to see further improvement in calling the ball on the court and feels that, "every player at every level needs to work on serves and receiving." Next season, Coach Hendy is looking forward to specializing players further in their comfort areas and adding strength training and conditioning to the program.

Overall, Bonsall High School volleyball finished the season with a two-win, six-loss record. With "heart, humor, and hard work", the team will be ready to face the challenges of next season.