The Citrus College volleyball team is prepped and ready for the fall 2010 season to begin.
After a mediocre season in 2009, with a 6-14 record, the Owls are now set to take on top competitors like Pierce Community College, College of the Canyons and Bakersfield College.
With an addition of 10 new freshmen, head coach Shin Jung is feeling extremely optimistic.
"The new freshman are very respectable and play key roles on this team," Jung said.
Although Jung is confident about the freshmen, two of the newcomers Jung feels are top players are Melissa Braley and Isabel Pardo.
Braley is an outside hitter who graduated from Pomona Catholic High School. She prepped three varsity seasons for the Pacers.
Pardo is a libero who graduated from San Dimas High School. She prepped two varsity seasons for the Saints.
"We only have three returners, but I feel that we are better prepared this season and that we have a tougher team," Jung said. "It is really going to be a fun season."
Sophomore returners Lindsey Mitchell and Lauren Walsh said that they are also looking forward to the upcoming season.
"Everyone gets along so much better this season, and that really benefits the team," Mitchell said.
Team bonding also plays a key role in making a successful team. So far, the volleyball team has participated in potlucks and spent time hanging out together
With a team that gets along much better and have created a bond before the season's start, the Owls set off to their first tournament at Cuesta College on Saturday, Aug. 28.
Out of the nine teams Citrus went up against, seven found themselves defeated by the Owls.
"We are getting better everyday and I am very excited to see what will happen throughout the season," Jung said.
The Owls' first home game will be on Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. against Orange Coast College. Admission is free.
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