Warden volleyball works to repeat past success under new head coach

Jamylex Pruneda, one of the seniors with the Cougars this season, works on her serves during a warmup exercise at practice. Pruneda said that the efforts of the five seniors benefitted them last season and hopes to put in the same work as a senior this year.

Cougars' senior Miranda Martinez gets up after diving for the ball during a practice match. Martinez said she is excited to return to the court this season as the team makes another run toward the state tournament.

Head coach Katie Roylance works with a player at one of the early-season practices. Roylance worked closely with the Cougars’ varsity team last season and is planning to continue the culture that has been built there over the years.

Two Cougars players working together during a practice match to get the ball back over the net. The coach and the seniors on the team said the team’s ability to work together throughout the season will be crucial to their success.

A Cougar player leaps into the air as she serves the ball during warmups at practice. The Cougars have made the state tournament the past two years and are working to return to the tournament again this year.