Otra vez, por otro año, el evento anual de lavado de autos para recaudar fondos del equipo de volleyball femenino de OH (OPV), recauda dinero para toda la familia. Este sábado pasado, el equipo organizó un lavado de autos exitoso para dar el impulso inicial a su temporada y financiar sus campamentos y equipamiento.
“Nos reúne en el inicio de la temporada,” dijo Gary Mosley, el entrenador de voleibol femenino de OH y maestro de los alumnos de educación especial. “Sabemos que va ser un día difícil, pero también un día muy muy especial. Entonces es algo que esperamos cada año.”
A pesar del hecho de que es un evento anual, todavía es especial cada año. Lo que hace este evento diferente de los demás es que nunca falla a llegar más allá de el equipo de voleibol y conectar a toda la comunidad.
Yet again, the annual OH girls volleyball (OPV) fundraiser does more than raise money: it raises motivation for the entire community. This past Saturday, the team hosted a successful car wash to kick start the season and help fund their camps and equipment.
“[[The carwash]] brings us together at the beginning of the season,” said OH Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach and Special Education teacher Gary Mosley. “We know it's going to be a tough day, but it's also a very, very positive day. So it's something we look forward to every year.”
Despite the fact that it is an annual event, it is still one the team looks forward to as it brings connections to the community.
With a 4-2 win against Plainfield North last night, the softball team has stepped up to the plate again this season, as they were the IHSA State champs last year with a 4-1 win against Barrington High School.
“This season I am most excited to be playing with all of my friends and to hopefully keep the winning state record,” said OH senior left-fielder Bri Perry.
In contrast to the strong finish last summer, this season started with a loss against Ottawa on Mar. 19 and three others against Benet Academy (2-8), Lemont (1-6), and Naperville Central (5-6).
The team recovered with wins against West Aurora (6-1) and Columbia (3-0) by the end of March and since have turned the season around for a current 18-12 record so far.
Undeniably, the OH girls' soccer team has had an unforgettable season so far. With a record of 15-1-3, first in conference, and sixth in the state, the team has persevered and found success this season - and aim to again tonight against Joliet West at an away match-up rescheduled due to rain.
“This group is right up there with some of the best we’ve had," said OH Head Coach Gaspar Arias. "What separates them is their consistency and positive mindset. In the past, we’ve had talented teams, but this group combines talent with focus every day. They put in the work and energy, and that’s what makes them special.”
Although girls lacrosse is a relatively new sport at OH, the team is currently 9-8 and growing in confidence and skill.
Listen in as your 42Fifty Sports Podcast hosts and staff reporters Chase Berkson and Eric Arellano share an interview with OH senior lacrosse goalie and team leader Joslynn Sheets to gain insight into this season.