Meet and Greet Nebraska Class C-1 State Volleyball: Broken Bow

Broken Bow (32-2) has put the petal to the metal this season with their motto “All gas, no breaks!” After a district final loss to St. Paul in 2018, Broken Bow finally made it to state and strives to be playing on Saturday. The Indians last appeared at state in 2000. With the only bumps in the road this season being #1 seed St. Paul (33-0, 2018 3rd Place at State) and #3 seed Lincoln Lutheran (34-3, 2018 State Runner-Up), the Indians pulled off some monumental wins. The semifinals of the Seward Invitational in mid-September pitted the Indians against #2 seed Wahoo (28-3, 2017 & 2018 State Champs) in the semifinals and the Indians prevailed winning two sets to none; the only C-1 team to beat Wahoo this season. Since then, Broken Bow won the Southwest Conference for the first time since 1988. #5 seed Broken Bow faces #4 seed Wayne (29-5) in the first round on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Lincoln North Star High School. With a win the Indians could face St. Paul again in the semifinals on Friday at 1:00 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. 7th year head coach Skylar Morris reached 100 wins last season and would like nothing better to add some more this weekend. Coach Morris comments on team bonding and team unity, “We have done a lot! We have a big team bonding event during conditioning week and brought in a lady who does these sort of things and really pushed our team out of their comfort zone and become good teammates. We have had multiple suppers and meetings to carry over from that.” The Indians will rely on 2018 Class C-1 Honorable Mention senior Majesta Valasek at the net and sophomore setter Kailyn Scott with over 1,000 set assists in her career so far. But, they have a core group of athletes ready to battle! #0 Emily Trotter - Senior, 23 aces at 95% serving, 235 digs, 154 serve receptions #2 Sydney Carrizales - Senior, 46 blocks #3 Keiana Kociemba - Senior, 82 digs #6 Madison Neely - Senior, 115 kills, 51 aces, 53 blocks, 230 digs, 258 serve receptions #7 Majesta Valasek - Senior, 401 kills, 25 aces, 255 digs #10 Kailyn Scott - Sophomore, 33 aces at 92.1% serving, 228 digs. 743 assists #12 Kya Scott - Sophomore, 165 kills, 57 aces at 93.6% serving, 306 digs, 225 serve receptions #24 Lindsay Schauda - Senior, 114 kills, 35 blocks Meet the team: If you could mic up anyone on your team who would it be and what would they say? Madison Neely - Emily Trotter, She would say that she tells us that we need to go out strong and get the lead right away. Majesta Valasek - Emily Trotter, she would say a lot about how hard our team has worked to get to this goal. Kailyn Scott - It would be Majesta and she would say, “ Let’s go. Let’s get this ship” We don’t have the targets on our backs anymore, so let’s play like we know how to play.” Kya Scott - Emily Trotter- I’m pumped up!!!! LETS GOOOO.   What does coach tell you to do time after time? Madison - You need a higher toss for your serve. Majesta - Coach is constantly reminding us to trust each other, and no matter what go after the ball. Also she reminds us a lot to eat healthy and get good rest. Kailyn - To set it to my main hitters when the game is close and to get to the ball faster reaction time Kya - Be ready   Favorite go to app and why Madison - Facebook because I love being able to keep up with family I don’t see often. Majesta - my favorite go to app is Tik Tok because it has the most entertaining videos on it. Kailyn - NETFLIX because I love watching Vampire Diaries Kya - Twitter, that’s where all our volleyball videos are and pictures   Pregame superstitions Madison - I have to put my ankle braces and shoes on the same way every time. Majesta - I use to have pragame superstitions but my senior year I have tried my best to not have any. How my hair is done has and will always be a superstition. Kailyn - Have to jam out before the game and have to pray and do our Indian cheer. Kya - I always do my hair a certain way   Pregame music Madison - We listen to pretty much everything. Majesta - PUMP UP!!! Kailyn - We like to do tik Tok songs, we like rap, motivational songs, and throwbacks Kya - We have a bunch of songs on a playlist   How many pictures do you take of yourself with your phone a day? Madison - 50 Majesta - at least 100 snapchats Kailyn - If Snapchat a lot but if it is just camera roll none. Kya - If I’m in snapchat it’s quite a few but if it’s something else probably 1   Has anyone asked for your autograph? Madison - No Majesta - Yes Kailyn - No Kya - No   Who was your volleyball role model and why? Madison - My sister because she always pushed me to be a better player. Majesta - Kadie Rolfzen was an absolute stud at UNL and she sparked my fire to want to play volleyball in college and even at UNL Kailyn - My role model was my sister Krisha Scott because she was a setter and was in my position. Kya - My big sister or coach Morris, they coached me a lot and taught me a bunch of stuff   Favorite drill in practice Madison - Offense defense Majesta - BINGO BANGO BONGO Kailyn - Flinch or offense defense Kya - Flinch   Least favorite drill in practice Madison - Short middle long Majesta - 16, 12, 8, 4 Kailyn - End to End serving Kya - Tip back   What other sports do you participate in high school? Madison - Basketball, Club Volleyball, Track Majesta - Basketball, Club Volleyball, Softball (Summer, of course), Track Kailyn - Basketball, Club Volleyball, Track Kya - Basketball, Club Volleyball, Track   Do you plan to play volleyball in college? Madison - Maybe Majesta - Yes Kailyn - Maybe Kya - Yes   If yes, what college and college coach do you want to give you a call? Let us help you get recruited! Madison - North Platte Community College Majesta - University of Nebraska Lincoln Kya - Either division one or two I’m not sure what college or coach   Your favorite inspirational quote or make one up and take the credit for it! Madison - Winners are not people who never fail, but people who never quit. Majesta - 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. Kailyn - First you fail and then you succeed   Is your dad oblivious to the rules of volleyball? What is the best advice your dad has given you? Madison - Yes, Just go play your heart out! Majesta - No, to always stay focused on the ball and be aware of all the surroundings. Kailyn - Yes, To take a breath before going to the serving line. Kya - No, Play your heart out and give it all you got   What have you worked on extra hard this year to improve your volleyball skills? Madison - Communication because I used to struggle with not communicating with my teammates. Majesta - Complete control of the volleyball when attacking, and being the leader on the court no matter what. Kailyn - Intentional talking and getting my feet to the ball Kya - My approach and hitting and my passing   You make up the question and answer it here. Be creative!!! Madison - What do you think has made your team so successful this season? We all work hard during practice and keep each other accountable. Majesta - what is my favorite color? blue! Kya - What game did you play the best?- THE DISTRICT FINAL game against Kearney Catholic!!   GOOD LUCK TO THE BROKEN BOW INDIANS THIS WEEK!