Unveiling the Untold Tales of Sisterhood in Volleyball – Part 3
Embarking on a volleyball journey alongside your sister isn’t merely about sharing a love for the game; it’s a thrilling rollercoaster of laughter, cringe-worthy moments, and a bond that strengthens with every victory and loss. Here at PrepDig, we’re diving…
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Continue ReadingEmbarking on a volleyball journey alongside your sister isn’t merely about sharing a love for the game; it’s a thrilling rollercoaster of laughter, cringe-worthy moments, and a bond that strengthens with every victory and loss. Here at PrepDig, we’re diving deep into the realm of sibling rivalry, ready to spill the beans on the untold tales, secret rituals, and heartfelt moments that shape this extraordinary sisterly dynamic both on and off the court.
The Urzua sisters, Alina, Siena, Eliana, and Karina, athletic talent runs deep. While they initially kicked off their athletic journey on the soccer field, their paths have diverged since then. Alina has found her home in the sand in beach volleyball at Stetson University, while Siena is making strides as a soccer player for the Cal Poly Mustangs. Eliana’s talent has secured her a verbal commitment to UCLA’s volleyball team, while Karina is already making a name for herself as one of the top setters in her class of 2028.
In this article, Eliana Urzua Eliana Urzua 6'2" | OH Bishop Diego | 2025 State CA and Karina Urzua Karina Urzua 5'7" | S N/A | 2028 CA , the dynamic duo of the younger Urzua sisters, spill the beans on their exciting volleyball journey and the special bond they share as siblings.
Pre-game Rituals and Superstitions
Eliana “We usually lock In with music and then do our handshake.”
Top Lessons on the Court
Karina “I think the top lesson I’ve learned from Eliana is how to always stay positive and really motivate your team. I always see Eliana pushing and cheering on her teammates when they do something good but also lifting them up when they make a mistake. Her leadership on the court is unmatched and seeing her being that person that motivates her teammates has taught me so much.”
Hilarious and Cringeworthy Moments
Karina “I think the funniest moment that both of us shared is when we were playing volleyball in the front yard and Eliana hit me in the head with the ball.”
Eliana “We have it on video, so we watch it on the weekly.”
The Smack Talk Champion
Karina and Eliana “Well sometimes our teams practice together. So on those days Eliana definitely talks the most smack. Whether it’s talking smack when she gets a kill against me or she beats me in short court.”
Squashing Disagreements
Karina and Eliana “Well, when we were younger my mom used to make us stay together to do everything… chores, play, everything… and stay together till we made up. But it always worked; we were always laughing by the end.”
Funniest Moments Watching Each Other
Eliana “Watching Karina trip over one of her teammates and fall on her face.”
Karina “Watching Eliana in the AAU championship game when mid-way through the game she ran off the court and threw up, and came back the next point.”
Proudest Achievements
Karina “The coolest thing Eliana has achieved in volleyball definitely has to be verbally committing to UCLA. Watching how much work she put into it and seeing how happy she was when she committed was amazing. She is really one of my biggest role models and I am so proud of her and she earned it.”
Future Aspirations
Karina and Eliana “We are most looking forward to hopefully being able to play one year of high school volleyball together. It would be so much fun to finally be able to play on the same team after watching each other for all these years.”
As these sisters continue their volleyball journey, their bond remains unbreakable, fueled by laughter, support, and a love for the game that transcends any rivalry.
Here’s to sending the entire Urzua sister squad all the luck in the world, whether they’re spiking balls on the court or kicking them on the field! May their athletic adventures continue to be epic.