After a great start, the Maryville volleyball team is looking for more.
Tuesday night marked the beginning of the 2008 season for the Spoofhounds. Despite a few nerves, the 'Hounds gained their composure and took care of business against East Buchanan.
"We were all really nervous," outside hitter Jessica From said. "We all had to come together and take a deep breath before the game started."
The 'Hounds took the first two games from East Buchanan in a best of three series, with scores of 25-11 and 25-20, in games one and two respectively.
Samantha McGinness led the team in assists with 15. She also added three straight aces in the second game to secure the win for the 'Hounds.
Tracy Jensen registered the most kills for the 'Hounds with four. She also added two blocks and an ace of her own.
"This was a good first, big step towards district champs," coach Lori Klaus said. "They (East Buchanan) are actually in our district. So, it was nice to get to see them because we have never played them before. I told the girls everyday in practice that every game is one more tiny step toward districts. It's nice to start off winning and gain a little confidence."
Although the scores indicated a somewhat close match, the 'Hounds remained in control.
"It was a positive game for us," libero Leah Bostwick said. "We had a few minor let downs, but we will work on those and fix them in practice. Overall, it was a good first game for us."
Some of the minor let downs came with the teams consistency and the inability to cover the floor as well as they should, From said.
After the 'Hounds fell short of districts last year, they are making adjustments to make sure they don't' repeat a similar ending this season.
Klaus is inserting new plays in the 'Hounds game plan this year.
"It was really exciting to see them run the plays we had been working on in practice, but not yet put into a game," Klaus said. "They ran them tonight, and we got some kills off of them. That was pretty exciting to watch."
Even after the success of their first game the 'Hounds are not satisfied.
"They are all really excited," Klaus said. "But it was good to see them say they still have things to work on. It was exciting to know that they have the confidence that they're going to win, but they know that they aren't perfect, and they have things to work on."
The 'Hounds will take the court today at the Fairfax Tournament.
"We are all really excited," From said. "We can't wait for more intense games and more competition."
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