GACC looking to build off last year's winning season

Team: Guardian Angels Central Catholic

Mascot: Bluejays

Colors: Blue and White

Class: C-2

Conference: Mid-State

Head Coach: Kate Hagemann

2019 record: 13-12

Returning Starters: N/A

Overview:

The GACC Volleyball Teams look to build off last year's winning season when they went 13-12.

Returners and key contributors/players include:

Evelyn Wooldrik SR MB 5’10

Erica Engelmeyer JR OH 5’8

Sophia Hass JR OH 5’8

Kassidy Kaup JR OH 5’11

Megan Plagge JR S 5’7

Taylor Timmerman JR MB 5’8

Greta Wooldrik SO MB  5’8

Reese Throener SO OH  5'8 is another player that I feel could make an impact for the Bluejays.

Head Coach Kate Hagemann says it was business as usual in the offseason."The offseason was not much different for GACC. We were able to do our regular lifting and conditioning routine. We usually do basketball in June and volleyball in July. When the NSAA opened up July to camps and open gyms we were able to get in our normal schedule of camps. We felt very lucky with the amount of work we were able to get done in the summer. "

I'm really excited to see what Hass can do this year.

I feel the Bluejays are in the process of getting back to their elite ways, and last year was definitely a positive step in the right direction.

Of course whether or not things stay on track and the season gets completed all depends on the pandemic.

It could alter, affect, interrupt, or shut things down at any moment so GACC has to be ready to adjust to whatever is thrown their way, but let's hope things go as smooth and as normal as possible.

I really hope there is no disruption to the season this year.

It would quite simply be awesome and amazing if we could get through this entire season without anything being altered or cancelled.

That may not happen, but we can always hope that's how things go and turnout.

Overview:

GACC Volleyball looks to continue to make strides towards getting back to the elite level they've been at in the past.

When asked about the NSAA's Decision to move forward with fall sports, Coach Hagemann said GACC is very thankful to have the opportunity to play. "The coaches and players are excited with the NSAA's decision to move forward with fall sports. All extracurriculars are an important part of our students' education and well being. We know that the NSAA has the best interest of students in mind when making their decisions. We also know that it can change at any moment. Nothing is promised this year so we need to make the best of every situation."

The Bluejays have to show how grateful and thankful they are on the court this year as not everyone around the country is this lucky and fortunate.

Hagemann says the kids are chomping at the bit to get back out there and play. "The student athletes are excited and ready to get the opportunity to compete. Missing spring sports was hard on many of them, but it has been good to be able to get work in this summer and get the seasons rolling this fall. The student athletes know it is important to continue to follow the expectations in order to be able to get to compete this year. We are looking forward to competing!"

Hopefully the pandemic doesn't hinder GACC's season and ability to play the sport of Volleyball.

I really feel like the early part of the Bluejays' schedule allows them to be successful.

We'll see what happens later on down the line if we get that far.

GACC opens up the season at David City Aquinas on August 27th.

2020 Guardian Angels Central Catholic Bluejays Volleyball Schedule:

08/27/20 @ Aquinas Catholic

09/10/20 @ Boone Central

09/17/20 O'Neill

09/24/20 Arlington Triangular (host: Guardian Angels Central Catholic)

09/24/20 Oakland-Craig Triangular (host: Guardian Angels Central Catholic)

09/29/20 Bishop Neumann

10/01/20 Hartington Cedar Catholic

10/06/20 Battle Creek

10/08/20 Lutheran High Northeast Triangular (host: Guardian Angels Central Catholic)

10/08/20 Wisner-Pilger Triangular (host: Guardian Angels Central Catholic)

10/13/20 @ Pierce