Varsity Girls Volleyball’s Incredible Season

By Mia Eskin '27
This has been an incredible season for the GOA Varsity Girls Volleyball Team. The team is made up of thirteen athletes and their coach, Ms. Endlich. 

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Throughout the season, the athletes attend daily two-hour practices, working together to put in full effort and develop their skills. 
Freshman Sagan Shapiro said, "This has truly been one of the best teams I have ever played for. We all work together, and these girls have become like my sisters. Win or lose, we all work extremely hard to improve our serves, sets, and bumps, and we sincerely believe in each other.” 
The starters are: Aliza Beiber, Eliana Finkel, Maya Taylor-Prince, Avital Ely, Rebecca Altman and Chloe Elder. The JV team includes Mia Eskin, Alma Adiel, Violet Berman, Liora Goldberg, Daniella Lofstock, Sagan Shapiro and Rachel Hyman.
“Without Coach Endlich’s commitment and love for the team, none of their success during the season would have been possible. She is an excellent coach who taught these young ladies not only a fantastic game of volleyball but also life values to carry with them,” said freshman Violet Berman.
The girls began pre-season practices in late August, where they worked hard every day to improve their skills and prepare for the regular season. They began playing games in early September and went on an incredible winning streak. 
Later in the season, the team competed in the Essex County competition. They won their first tournament game against Newark Lab, a team from a higher division. They then advanced to their second tournament game against Newark East Side, a team two divisions above. Each team won a set, and the game was neck and neck, but ultimately, the girls could not bring home the victory. 
Despite the tough loss, the girls were proud of their performance and with their final record of 7-2, and a first-place finish in their conference.
This season will be remembered for the team’s dedication, kindness and positivity, as it allowed them to perform at their full potential. 
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