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Olympic Volleyball | Fall Sports Preview

Published 1:30 am Thursday, September 6, 2018

<em>Zayla Parker tries to score during a match last year against Bremerton.</em>                                Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
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Zayla Parker tries to score during a match last year against Bremerton.

Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group

<em>Zayla Parker tries to score during a match last year against Bremerton.</em>                                Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
<em>Zayla Parker tries to score during a match last year against Bremerton.</em>                                Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
Olympic Volleyball | Fall Sports Preview

Head coach: Keith Peden

2017 record: 5-10 (3-9)

Key players: Jaylaa Cabrera, jr., outside hitter; Kaylani Riley, jr., setter; Alani Pajimula, so., middle hitter; DJ Cherrey, sr., setter/DS; Zayla Parker, sr., middle hitter; Faith Harer, jr., outside hitter.

Outlook: After a rebuilding year in 2017, the Trojans hope to return to the district tournament this season. They are still fairly young, but they have good team chemistry. Peden said consistent passing and good defense will be the keys to success this year.

Schedule: Sept. 4, 6:15 p.m., Bainbridge | Sept. 6, 6:15 p.m., Bremerton | Sept. 11, 6:15 p.m., North Mason | Sept. 13, 6:15 p.m. at Sequim | Sept. 15, 9 a.m., Kitsap Classic | Sept. 18, TBD, South Kitsap | Sept. 19, 6:15 p.m., Kingston | Sept. 25, 6:15 p.m., North Kitsap | Sept. 27, 6:15 p.m. at Port Angeles | Oct. 2, 6:15 p.m., at Bremerton | Oct. 4, 6:15 p.m. at North Mason | Oct. 9, 6:15 p.m., Sequim | Oct. 11, 6:15 p.m. at Klahowya | Oct. 16, 6:15 p.m. at Kingston | Oct. 18, 6:15 p.m., at North Kitsap | Oct. 22, 6:15 p.m., Port Angeles.