Grace Carroll’s volleyball journey was born from one of those in-the-moment experiences, nurtured from simply being a vision into a reality through literal and figurative growth. In summer 2012, a 6-year-old Carroll was watching the London Olympics on television and a volleyball match appeared on the screen. Although she doesn’t recall specific details, Carroll remembered […]

Emma Durain could have found satisfaction with the status quo. She could have been happy dominating the local recreation soccer scene, scoring goals at a pinball-like rate. But Durain wanted more for herself and her game. And as frequent and as much fun as the multi-goal performances were, there was almost an empty quality to […]

During the past 15 months, athletics at all levels were impacted by a deadly coronavirus pandemic. Games were canceled or forfeited. Seasons were paused. Players and coaches had to quarantine because of positive or inconclusive test results or contact tracing. Attendance at sporting events was limited or disallowed. In the end, though, seasons were played […]

Annamarie Alvarez made her way into the van, found a seat toward the back, and prepared for a landmark voyage. It was around noon on March 31 and the University of the Incarnate Word volleyball team was bound for the Southland Conference tournament. The Cardinals were brimming with momentum and confidence, having won three straight […]

Mia Wildeman’s training surely has taught her to keep her eyes focused on what is in front of her. As a goalkeeper, one misguided step or lapse could be detrimental. But Wildeman, a Madison High School graduate who is headed to play at Nebraska in the fall, couldn’t help herself. The unrelenting cadence of the […]