Team: Emerson-Hubbard
Mascot: Pirates
Colors: Purple and Gold
Class: D-2
Head Coach: Traci Millard (2nd season)
2018 record: 3-26
Returning Starters: 4
Overview:
The Emerson-Hubbard Volleyball Team looks for improved play this season as the Pirates return 4 starters from last year's 3-26 team.
Emerson-Hubbard brings back Senior Madison Gunderson, Senior Addison Mackling, Senior Reagan Reifenrath, and Sophomore Brynn Shock.
Head Coach Traci Millard says her team is really looking forward to the season. "We are all very excited for the 2019 volleyball season to begin. We have a total of eleven girls out; seven girls returning from last year and four new players. The returning players have shown a lot of growth since last season and we are happy to say that senior, Isabella Parker-Diaz, is returning this season after a knee injury took her out of play mid-season last year. We may be a small and young team, but we are large when it comes to heart and dedication."
The Pirates lost Cashlyn Kramer, Stephanie Ferrusca, and Taylor Daum to graduation last year.
Of course there has been talks of a possible co-op with Wakefield and Allen next year so we'll see if that happens.
In the meantime, all the Pirates can do is focus on this year and play well and win.
I think Emerson-Hubbard has a chance to win some matches this season.
I feel the Pirates have good numbers and are more experienced this year than last year.
Emerson-Hubbard has to go out there every night and play with tons of pride and passion.
The Pirates can't take any plays off, and must come ready to work each and every night.
Emerson-Hubbard has to play tenacious and with attitude and grit.
The Pirates can't back down from anyone and think anyone is better than them.
Having a winning mentality and expecting to win is going to be big for Emerson-Hubbard I feel.
Winning some matches will help the team's confidence and allow their attitudes to be positive no doubt.
The girls have to work hard all season long and leave it all out on the floor and see where that takes them.
The Pirates have to play with Hearts of Champions, and show everyone what they're made of and what they have.
Emerson-Hubbard can't take anyone lightly and can't be afraid or scared of anyone either.
Season Outlook:
Emerson-Hubbard begins the season on Thursday at home against Omaha Nation.
The Pirates beat the Chiefs 3-1 last season, and there's no reason to think that Emerson-Hubbard can't beat Omaha Nation again this year.
The thing the Pirates have to do better this year though is build off that first win.
Emerson-Hubbard went almost 2 months in between wins last year, and that simply cannot happen this year.
The schedule is really similar and a little different than last year.
The Pirates play Winnebago on Tuesday, and I think it would be a big deal if Emerson-Hubbard could pick up wins over both the Chiefs and Indians.
Perhaps that would spark some positive momentum and get things headed in the right direction.
No matter what happens this season though at no point can the Pirates give up.
Never throw in the towel...keep fighting no matter how much adversity comes your way.
Emerson-Hubbard has to make this season one to remember if indeed and in fact this is their final season as the Emerson-Hubbard Pirates.
Emerson-Hubbard can't take anything for granted this year that is for sure.
The Pirates have to give an all out great and fantastic effort each and every time out, and leave everything they have out on the floor.
Emerson-Hubbard needs great senior leadership and different girls to step up on a nightly basis.
The Pirates must have contributions from everyone whether that is statistically or emotionally.
The players that see the floor have to produce, and the teammates sitting the bench need to cheer them on.
Emerson-Hubbard has to make the season as memorable as they can, and go out fighting no matter what happens or what the future holds.
All the Pirates can do is control the present, and I feel that's what they need to do and focus on the most this season in order to have success.
2019 Emerson-Hubbard Pirates Volleyball Roster:
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2019 Emerson-Hubbard Pirates Volleyball Schedule:
| Aug. 29 | CBA vs Omaha Nation | 6:00 |
| Sept. 3 | CBA @ Winnebago | 6:00 |
| Sept. 5 | Tri @ E-H (Homer/Ponca) | 5:15 |
| Sept. 10 | Tri @ Howells-Dodge(Pender) | 5:30 |
| Sept. 12 | Tri @ Osmond (Randolph) | 5:30 |
| Sept. 14 | JV Tourney @ Randolph | 8:30 |
| Sept. 17 | CBA @ Laurel-Concord-Cole | 6:00 |
| Sept. 24 | CBA vs Ponca | 6:00 |
| Sept. 26 | Tri @ BRLD (Bago) | 5:30 |
| Sept. 28 | JV Quad @ E-H | 9:00 |
| Oct. 1 | V Tourney @ Ponca | 5:00 |
| Oct. 3 | Tri @ E-H (Pender/Neligh-Oakdale) | 5:30 |
| Oct. 5 | CBA @ Cedar Bluffs | 7:00 |
| Oct. 8 | Tri @ Walthill (Wynot) | 5:00 |
| Oct. 10 | CBA vs Homer | 6:00 |
| Oct. 12 | V Tourney @ Hartington | TBD |
| Oct. 15 | Tri @ Winside (Hartington) | 5:30 |
| Oct. 17 | CBA @ Wakefield | 6:00 |
| Oct. 19-22 | L & C Tournament | TBD |
| Oct. 28-29 | Subdistricts | TBD |
| Nov. 7-9 | State | TBD |
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