Cherry Creek hosted a varsity volleyball tournament on Saturday Sept. 16. Cherry Creek swept through their first three matches against Doherty, Heritage, and Boulder, winning each one 2-0. But they were overwhelmed in their last match against Rocky Mountain, where they lost 2-0.
They ranked second place overall in the tournament.
Several schools were present including Arvada West, Bear Creek, Boulder, Doherty, Douglas County, Durango, Heritage, Horizon, Lakewood, Prairie View, and Rocky Mountain.
All photos taken by staff writer Valerie Lombogia
Other schools participated in the tournament such as Lakewood (top) and Boulder (bottom).Coach Sally Moos reviews strategy with the varsity in between rallies.Cherry Creek team members celebrate after scoring a point.Seniors Rylee Markham and Ashley Hand help Creek score a point as they let a shot from Rocky Mountain go out of bounds.Senior Ashley Hand serves the ball to Rocky Mountain.Coach Moos goes over strategy before the second set.After Cherry Creek loses to Rocky Mountain (2-0), the two teams high-five each other.Senior Hayden Warner attempts a spike while Rocky Mountain tries to block.The Cherry Creek and Rocky Mountain teams gather together to get hyped before the match.Senior Maya Borenstein spikes the ball for a point against Rocky Mountain.Cherry Creek players congratulate each other after scoring a point against Rocky Mountain.
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