2017-2018 SHS Volleyball Questionnaires

Questionnaire Manager: Katie Camden.
Jan 18, 2018
5 min read

Cassie Tolleson, Senior, Varsity.

Outside Hitter and Middle Back

How long have you played Volleyball and why did you start playing?
Eight years. I started playing club volleyball in fifth grade and fell in love with the sport. I began playing because my sister played volleyball and ended up getting a full ride for the sport to a D1 college, I think Texas State but I might need to double check.
What was/is your main goal for this season?
Well my goal this season was to go farther than any Silsbee volleyball team has ever gone by making it to the third round in playoffs, however we just accomplished that a few days ago. Another major goal I had was to just enjoy the season—as this would be my last year playing volleyball and so far it’s been a fun season with my team.
What accomplishments have you achieved this year? (Personal or team)
We have made it to the third round of playoffs and
What is your favorite part of Volleyball?
Just playing the game makes me feel happy.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
We say a prayer together as a team before every game.
How does it feel to go further than any other previous SHS volleyball team?
Amazing. Accomplished. Proud. Emotional.
What motivates you to push yourself and your teammates to work harder?
Knowing we are capable of going farther after every win and that all we have to do is focus our minds on the next game in front of us.
Who on the team (past or present) has inspired you the most? Why?
Keleigh Trabing has been a major inspiration for me as she was the kind of leader and person I aspired to be like my senior year. She was always positive and worked hard to gain some great rewards in the sport.

Kennedy Sam, Junior, Varsity.

Setter/RS

How long have you played Volleyball and why did you start playing?
Since i️ was 6 years old
What was/is your main goal for this season?
To do the best we can
What accomplishments have you achieved this year? (Personal or team)
Getting past the 3rd round
What is your favorite part of Volleyball?
Everything
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Chew gum
How does it feel to go further than any other previous SHS volleyball team?
Amazing
What motivates you to push yourself and your teammates to work harder?
Just want to better myself
Who on the team (past or present) has inspired you the most? Why?
Nobody from Silsbee..

Dakota Matthews, Junior, Varsity.

All Around (outside & middle back)

How long have you played Volleyball and why did you start playing?
5 years and because it was middle school, I was finally able to start playing school sports.
What was/is your main goal for this season?
To win a state title (championship) , I mean if that isn’t your main goal in any sport then why are you playing.
What accomplishments have you achieved this year? (Personal or team)
Well for one we already have made history so now , we just are trying to go further and be the first to win a state title in volleyball for Silsbee.
What is your favorite part of Volleyball?
When someone gets an amazing kill , and everybody is so hyped or even when someone does something , to get us a point . Especially if it’s a clutch moment.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
I get in my “bag” mode listening to music zoning everyone out , & just praying & feeling my head with positive vibes about us winning the game .
How does it feel to go further than any other previous SHS volleyball team?
It feels great especially as a starter & a first year Varsity player, it feels great knowing that we made history and seeing the seniors faces after every game , & the moment we won it was all just a great feeling.
What motivates you to push yourself and your teammates to work harder?
Because we know nothing is going to be handed to us , especially us being Silsbee. We know if we want it we got to go out and get it ourselfs and our team is really good at cheering eachother up when someone makes a mistake or just has an off game.
Who on the team (past or present) has inspired you the most? Why?
Symone Carmenar, Keleigh Trabing they were amazing hitters and leaders Mariah Waters she had beautiful sets. This year Neeleigh Smith she has the positive vibes on the team that we need , & Cassie she is always cheering whether she’s hurt or playing on the court and lifts us up.

Jayla Harris, Senior, Varsity.

Outside

How long have you played Volleyball and why did you start playing?
Since middle school and I️ started playing cause it looked fun.
What was/is your main goal for this season?
To win and be successful
What accomplishments have you achieved this year? (Personal or team)
Make playoffs
What is your favorite part of Volleyball?
Getting a good kill
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
No
How does it feel to go further than any other previous SHS volleyball team?
It feels wonderful.
Who on the team (past or present) has inspired you the most? Why?
Dakota inspires me the most cause she never gives up on a play.

Neeleigh Smith, Senior, Varsity.

Libero

How long have you played Volleyball and why did you start playing?
5yrs I played because I developed a love for the game
What was/is your main goal for this season?
Goal is to play and grow as a Volleyball family; also to hopefully make it far in playoffs -Regionals
What accomplishments have you achieved this year? (Personal or team)
Making it past 2nd round it has never been achieved before
What is your favorite part of Volleyball?
How much you depend on your team to win; must work as a family to win as a team!
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Sing songs and jam out to get pumped up
How does it feel to go further than any other previous SHS volleyball team?
Amazing to set new achievement levels
What motivates you to push yourself and your teammates to work harder?
Knowing that the one goal for the team is to play hard and win
Who on the team (past or present) has inspired you the most? Why?
Brandis because as switching partners we pump each other up to excel in the game