by Katie Hill
So far this year, the girls’ volleyball team has gone undefeated with a record of 3-0. Though it is still early into the season, Coach Sonia Guyer is pleased with their progress and said, “We have had a fantastic start to our season, emerging victorious from several key, competitive opponents in our division.”
With three matches and a tournament this week, the team is in a competitive atmosphere, but that does not bring down their spirits. “If you’ve never seen them play, you might want to make it a point to come to a match. Our first-time visitors are often impressed by the end of the night,” said Guyer.
This year the girls’ volleyball team is participating in a special event known as a Black Out. This is a game dedicated to raising money for a specific cause through proceeds and t-shirt sales. “[We] hope to fill the gymnasium bleachers with spectators dressed in their black t-shirts,” said Guyer. Suburban has even gotten their competitor for the night, Eastern York, fully on board with the concept, and they are selling shirts as well.
The the past the team has given to the Jimmy V. Foundation, Hope for Cope foundation, and most recently, Multiple Myeloma research. “This year we are supporting local families who have loved ones who are battling cancer diagnoses,” said Guyer.
The Black Out idea is an event diverged from the boys volleyball team’s White Out game to give back to those in need of financial assistance and support.
The team is looking forward to a large turn out following tradition of past years. The Black Out event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8 in York Suburban High School’s Gymnasium. The coach and players are hoping for, almost expecting, a sea of black.
Though the event itself is light and fun, the reason should not be looked over. This is a way for high school students to give back to their community and everyone involved. “They’re a great group of people–all of the players and managers–and I’m proud and honored to be a part of their lives,” said Guyer.