- Lauren Clifton (Loyola Blakefield - Marketing & Communications)
Loyola Blakefield’s varsity volleyball team has been on the high road to success since the start of the 2012 season. For the past two seasons, the team has won the MIAA championship and this year they are going for their third consecutive conference crown.
Currently, the Dons are undefeated with an 8 - 0 record after recent wins over St. Paul’s, Gilman and Archbishop Curley.
The team is hopeful that they will keep up the hard work and inch closer to grasping another MIAA championship. Head coach Tim Baier leads his team through the reinforcement that success is always possible. One of his top priorities is making sure each athlete knows that they are capable of playing better than the game before.
“Success in the past has been achieved through hard work and dedication to the sport, but having a good time while competing is what keeps the team’s spirits high,” said Baier.
Members of the team also attribute their success to the mentality of working hard, while having fun. “You might not think that having fun is a winning formula, but for Loyola, it’s what works,” said Devin McNamara ‘13. McNamara feels that much of the team’s success is not only credited to the mentality of having fun, but also being a family. “The team has been so successful because of how close we are and our camaraderie has allowed us to overcome any obstacle as a whole,” said McNamara.
Having a sense of family and enjoying the game are two key elements that make up the equation for a winning team. The Loyola Blakefield varsity volleyball team demonstrates both and has the numbers to prove it.
With the season in full swing, the team is playing better than ever and hopes to end the season with another MIAA championship trophy.
Let’s go Dons!