On Friday, October 18th, at 5:15 pm, the Morgan girl’s volleyball honored ten seniors on senior night. The volleyball team competed against Hale-Ray, but unfortunately lost 3-0. The first set was 25-21, the second set 25-17, and the third set 25-19.
The team says their farewells to Alyssa Ruthstrom, Cora Dunham, Laura Orn, Mia Colon, Angelie Jaramillo-Navas, Melanie Pugo, Keyla Vasquez-Zuniga, Ava Ruotolo, Paige Monty, and Amber Robayo.
Despite the loss, the game had some key moments and standout performances. Alyssa Ruthstrom had two aces, two kills, and ten digs throughout the game. Cora Dunham also made significant contributions, showcasing her offensive and defensive prowess. She had one kill and 10 digs, According to Max Preps.
Although the team didn’t come out on top, they played with heart and determination and had support from parents, teachers, and the student section.
Before the game started, seniors were honored by younger players who gave senior speeches.
“My favorite memory from senior night was walking in with all the other seniors into the gym for the first time and seeing the senior posters of us and how everyone decorated them and the decorations, and everything. When Destiny Cacopa read my senior speech, she and I immediately cried. It was so sad” said Alyssa. She has been a key player throughout her time on the team, known for her powerful serves and strategic plays.
Captain Cora Dunham’s favorite memory from senior night was “running through the tunnel and seeing all the decorations put up. It made me feel special.” The tunnel was when the seniors first walked into the gym before the JV game, and the underclassmen all lined up and made a tunnel for the seniors to run under. Cora has been a defensive stalwart for the team, often making crucial saves and offensive plays that kept the team in the game.
“My favorite memory from the season was when we had the pasta party at my house, and we went into my hot tub,” said senior, Ava Ruotolo. She has been an extraordinary back row player, contributing defensively, and her positive attitude has motivated the team.
As for the season, the Morgan girl’s volleyball team has had its ups and downs, with an overall record of 8-12. While the loss against Hale-Ray was disappointing, the team has shown resilience and growth throughout the season by winning against East Haven 3-0. The first set was 25-10, the second set 25-14, and the third set was 26-24. They have a Shoreline game against HK on Thursday at 5 pm, and a state game (team and time is to be determined still). However, the seniors are determined to finish strong and leave a lasting legacy for the team.
