Team: Oakland-Craig
Mascot: Knights
Colors: Orange and White
Class: C-2
Head Coach: Chelsey Boden
2018 record: 13-19
Returning Starters: N/A
Overview:
Oakland-Craig returns quite a few players from last year's team that went 13-19. Head Coach Chelsey Boden.
"We have Josie Richards and Bailey Helzer, Mya Guzinski, and we also have Makenna Pearson, Rheanna Paul, Ashten Rennerfeldt. And then we have Kennedy Benne coming back, who missed the year last year due to a knee injury. So we have quite a few returners this year so it should be exciting."
Boden says the offseason was good as most of the girls were able to make most of their summer camps and leagues this summer.
Seniors lost to graduation last year include Dacey Nelson, Natalia McNeill, Jena Gardeman, and Aileen Quintero.
The Knights lost a couple of key players in Nelson and McNeill, but return a good strong core.
I felt Oakland-Craig played their best Volleyball towards the end of last season, and look for that to carry over into this year.
I look for big things from Bailey Helzer and am excited to see what she can do in her sophomore year.
I also look for Benne to do big and great things after missing all of last season.
I think this year has a chance to be really good for the Knights.
I feel Oakland-Craig can be a top contender in the East Husker Conference given all who they bring back, and can go on to have a mighty fine and nice season.
The Knights have to get the most out of themselves and each other, and play up to their potential all year.
Oakland-Craig has to play hard and smart at all times, and give 100% effort.
The Knights have to want it more than their opponents and must outwork them as well.
Oakland-Craig has to be a good passing, hitting, and serving team, and must limit and minimize unforced errors that would result in the Knights beating themselves.
I think playing at a high level and being consistent are two keys to Oakland-Craig having success this season.
Season Outlook:
Oakland-Craig hopes to be one of the top teams in the East Husker Conference this season. Boden says the conference should be really good again this year.
"We've had a really rock solid conference these last few years. And I think that's still going to be the same. A lot of challengers out there. And I really look forward to seeing how the conference falls this year."
The Knights open up the season at Howells-Dodge on August 29th.
I think that first match is super key and critical for Oakland-Craig.
The Jaguars are in transition a bit with a new Coach and a veteran team like Oakland-Craig has to go in there and find a way to win.
The Knights simply have to tell themselves in that match and in other matches throughout the season that losing is simply not an option.
Oakland-Craig has to come out and play to win each and every time they take to the floor.
The Knights have to play well night in and night out and simply refuse to lose.
Oakland-Craig had a spectacular basketball season last year, and I feel that has a chance to carry over into this Volleyball season.
The Knights have a chance to do a lot of good things I feel, and I think 20+ wins is not out of the realm of possibility.
Oakland-Craig has a lot of veteran experience, and that could serve them very well this year.
It's a season in which a lot of teams in the conference are young so the Knights have to use that to their advantage.
Oakland-Craig has to be ready to play every match and has to have good solid play at the net and in the back row.
The Knights need to have a positive I can do attitude at all times this season, and be willing to learn and grow.
Oakland-Craig has to take care of all the teams they're supposed to beat, and knock off some of the traditional powers on their schedule.
The Knights have a tough schedule, but should be one of those teams no one wants to face.
2019 Oakland-Craig Knights Volleyball Schedule:
08/29/19 @ Howells-Dodge
09/05-09/07 (To Be Determined) Northeast Nebraska Classic (2/3-Day Tournament) Wisner-Pilger/Pender
09/12/19 @ Wisner-Pilger
09/14-09/14 (To Be Determined) Boone Central Invitational (1-Day Tournament, >4 Teams) Boone Central High School- Albion
09/17/19 Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family
09/19/19 @ Yutan
09/24/19 North Bend Central
09/26/19 Arlington Triangular (host: Arlington)
09/26/19 Guardian Angels Central Catholic Triangular (host: Arlington)
10/01/19 Tekamah-Herman Triangular (host: Oakland-Craig)
10/01/19 Stanton Triangular (host: Oakland-Craig)
10/03/19 @ BRLD
10/05-10/05 (To Be Determined) Clarkson-Leigh Invite (1-Day Tournament, >4 Teams) Clarkson
10/08/19 Douglas County West Triangular (host: West Point-Beemer)
10/08/19 West Point-Beemer Triangular (host: West Point-Beemer)
10/10/19 Pender
10/15/19 Logan View/Scribner-Snyder (LVSS) Triangular (host: Oakland-Craig)
10/15/19 Archbishop Bergan Triangular (host: Oakland-Craig)
10/17-10/19 (To Be Determined) East Husker Conf. VB Tour. (2/3-Day Tournament) Pender High School
10/22/19 @ Clarkson/Leigh
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