Oct. 14, 2009

Bump time

Tessa Goehring, a member of the Menno High School volleyball team, b umps the ball during the team's game against Gayville-Volin Thursday afternoon, Oct. 8, as part of the triangular featuring teams from Menno, Gayville-Volin and Irene-Wakonda. Menno won the game against Gayville-Volin 25-7, 25-17, 21-25, 21-25 and 15-7. Menno fell to Irene-Wakonda by a score of 14-25, 22-25 and 15-25.
PHOTOS BY ERIK KAUFMAN



The Wolves return the ball against Gayville-Volin in their triangular match Thursday afternoon, Oct. 8.

Soft hands are the key to bumping for a good setup. The Wolves won their first game of the triangular, but fell to Irene-Wakonda in their next matchup.

The Wolves played a late-afternoon game with a pair of opponents in town.

The Menno High School volleyball team gathers on the court during introductions before their game with Gayville-Volin Thursday afternoon, Oct. 8.

Fresh off band day, the Menno High School band got the small but enthusiastic crowd into the game with some pre-game selections.

A hot serve comes Gayville-Volin's way.

Warmups are a crucial part to preparing for the game.

A Gayville-Volin player returns a serve during their match with the Wolves Thursday, Oct. 8.