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What comes next for Green Hope volleyball?

Nolan Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief

September 18, 2025

The Green Hope team stands in unity after a 3-0 win against Leesville road earlier in the season.

Playing against the only higher ranked team in Green Hope’s division, the girls volleyball team unfortunately fell to the Green Level Gators in a 3-0 match, putting up a fight every set but ultimately falling short. However, the volleyball team remains a powerhouse and looked at the loss not as a defeat but an opportunity for growth, as they look forward to facing Green Level again.

Captains Evie Carlson and Taylor Bruce (‘26) sat down with the GH Falcon to discuss what is next for the team and talked about how they plan to improve throughout the remainder of the season. Taylor first emphasized what happened in the game. “I think we were very flustered because it was our first time all season playing such a high level team,” stated Bruce. Carlson agreed, saying that this change led them to do “things we normally don’t do in game, and it kind of threw us off balance.”

Bruce then went on to describe how the team was feeling after the game. While they were obviously disappointed, she pointed out that they maintained a positive sense of teamwork. “We were upset for a bit, but we just have even more motivation to beat them next time. I learned to have a good sense of teamwork by knowing that this loss was on all of us. We win and lose as a team and we hold each other accountable,” stated Bruce, highlighting that even in defeat, the team stands together and continues to improve. Carlson added that the team still has a chance to get first in the conference, so spirits weren’t completely down, and the team was “really just focused on getting the win against Green Level when we play them next.”

Finally, they discussed the next steps for the team. “We plan to prepare by watching film, self-correcting and really focusing more in practice. I expect us to continue to have a great season and see Green Level again in our conference tournament,” stated Bruce, which Carlson added onto with, “We’re really going to focus on serving and passing, and we’re going to focus on playing as a team.” With the emphasis being on improvement and keeping morale high, the team will soon be ready for another shot.

Although the Green Hope Volleyball team lost to their rivals, they haven’t lost any hope or high spirits, and are on track to be fierce competitors the next time they face Green Level. It is sure to be a match to remember for both rival teams.

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About the Contributors

Nolan Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief

Nolan Sullivan is a senior at Green Hope High School and is entering his second year with the GH Falcon. This year, Nolan returns as the Editor-in-Chief of the Falcon and looks forward to managing an expanded staff room while upholding a standard of excellence. Looking forward, Nolan hopes to study Biomedical Engineering in college. Outside of the newsroom, Nolan loves listening to rock and indie music, playing guitar or practicing for wrestling or cross country. He is looking forward to finishing up his career with the GH Falcon on a strong note and taking the lessons learned wherever he may go next.

Caroline Newcomb, Staff Writer

Caroline Newcomb is a senior at Green Hope, and this is her first year writing for the GH Falcon. She believes that writing can unite a community, and has always been fascinated by the ability to captivate an audience, which led her to join the staff. She flourishes in the media world – whether that be working behind the scenes for our school news or writing for the GH Falcon. Volleyball plays a major role in Caroline’s life. Not only does she play for Green Hope, but she also runs the social media page for both her volleyball and the school’s softball team. With a lot on her plate, Caroline’s coordination comes in handy, making her organization one of her most admirable traits. When Caroline is not playing sports, you can find her working out, at the beach or listening to her favorite artist, Drake. If you catch Caroline a decade from now, expect to see her working with a sports team, focusing on curating their image and helping them grow as an athlete.