Volleyball – The Southerner

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The volleyball team’s multiple year-long tradition of kneeling for the national anthem continues on despite the backlash from officials and the crowd during recent matches. “For me, I’m just protesting what’s going on in this country and the inequalities with race, gender, and stuff that I don’t think is right,” said junior and varsity player on the team, Marie Venberg.

Volleyball team faces adversity when taking a knee during the national anthem

October 16, 2019

Ariah Dieffenbach celebrates with team after winning a point. Photo:Hazel McKinney

South volleyball almost wins conference champs

October 11, 2018

South High Varsity Volleyball taking a knee at their game against Edison in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. They first took a knee at their game against Washburn on September 15 and have done it at every game since.

Kneeling for a cause: South High volleyball team

October 14, 2016

South plays Southwest volleyball to cheers

South plays Southwest volleyball to cheers

September 26, 2012

South men’s basketball captains Isaiah Wilson and Mahari Wilson participate in the coin toss prior to a recent game. against Edison. Coach Joe Hyser feels that a captian’s job is to be a leader and spokesperson for the team.

Team captains serve as leaders and role models

March 8, 2012

Captain Ellen Sachs delivers a back row attack during a game against Southwest. Photo Credit: Erika Roedl

South volleyball team wasn’t “focused” enough to beat Southwest

September 21, 2011

South volleyball players take on the competition from Roosevelt in a September 23 game.

Women’s volleyball team gets new coach

October 4, 2010