Natalie Bianchi – Girls Volleyball

Q: How has the team adjusted to all-time high participation?

A: Everyone has adjusted very well and has been fully committed right when we started in August, which has made the team this year very strong. We all come to practice early and ready to either get started right away or begin setting up the net.   

Q: What has the team learned from some tough losses this season?

A: We are playing much better teams this year than we did last year, so the games are definitely more competitive. Although the stats show we have lost more than we have won, that is not a reflection of the effort and skill of play going on. With these losses we have learned just how good of a team we are and have learned that we can push ourselves to be right there and compete with the other teams.

Danica Damiani – Girls Tennis

Q: Now that Coach Santiago is in his second year, what has been his impact?:

A: Coach Santiago has made the group of girls a strong team both physically and mentally. He has incorporated different workouts and drills into our practices, and has also held discussions after each game to heighten our success rate. He puts his all into our team and coaches us through each point, which has led us to be 4-1 so far this season.

Q: How are you looking to build upon last year’s success in the playoffs?

A: I am looking to build upon last year’s success in the playoffs by continuing to work on my mental game and keep motivating our team to be on the winning streak we are.

Tyson Deveze – Boys Beach Volleyball 

Q: What does being co-captains with Drew and Liam mean to you?

A: Drew is a senior, and Liam and I are in our second-to-last year of volleyball, and being co-captains allows us all to make an impact on the team

Q: What are some big rivalry matchups that have stuck with you throughout the season?

A: Our game with San Marcos stands out to me as a result of both our matchups against them being battles.