CAM Volleyball has a “Glued” team heading into the 2023 season

August 2nd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

(Anita) — The defending Rolling Valley Conference champs are gearing up for the upcoming volleyball season. Last year saw a conference title, a (24-8) record, and a short run in the Class 1A Region 2 Quarterfinal where they were knocked out 3-0 by the Tri Center Trojans. This offseason for Coach Jenna McDonald and the CAM Cougars has been about working hard. Their gymnasium was under renovations, but Coach McDonald still saw positive progress from her squad.

CAM volleyball is a program that continues to see success thanks to Coach McDonald. They have garnered 3 Rolling Valley Conference titles in the last 3 years. However, Coach McDonald credits the Cougars history of winning to the players and the attitudes they bring each and every day.

The Cougars are also bringing back a swarm of seniors and talent with them. Senior, Eva Steffensen is one name that stands out. Steffensen started all 32 matches last year, had 237 kills on 749 attempts, and a kill efficiency of .190. Alongside Steffensen, senior Emma Follmann is another player who has continued to progress and will play a big role in the upcoming season. Follman played in all 32 matches last season, had over 150 kills, and a solid kill efficiency of .148.

Regardless of individual talent, Coach McDonald noted that this year’s squad has something special. Their class has been together and played with each other for so long in various sports. That they seem to be glued to each other.