So, this past week was a great week for MVNU Volleyball. Coach Swanson recorded his 900th win as we defeated Urbana in three games. In my time here, I could not have asked for a better coach. He deserves all the credit in the world for what he has accomplished, and I feel so honored to have been apart of his success. CONGRATS COACH! We then had a game against Daemen on Saturday in which we won in a tough, well-played match. So now Coach has 900 wins plus 1!

This week starts the introduction of our two sophomores on the team. Megan Yoder is an outside hitter and wears jersey number 15. On the court, Megan is a very silent competitor. She doesn’t necessarily come off as a threat on the court, however, no one should be fooled. Megan has a lot of power behind her hits. She has been struggling with an IT band injury, but even through that she still is a great competitor.

Off the court, Megan (below in center) is the life of the team. When she first arrived here at Mount Vernon, she was very timid and quiet, but that was just a cover. Everyday, she hands out laugh after laugh with her random words and quotable phrases. Megan is from good ol’ Amish Country in Berlin, Ohio where she not only excelled in volleyball but basketball as well. She is an early childhood education major, which is ideal for her. Her personality fits perfectly with that kind of career. Megan is a character and I’m truly blessed to witness her uniqueness on and off the court.

This weekend we are hosting our invitational tournament on Friday and Saturday. We are up against some tough competitors and like always we will appreciate seeing your faces in the crowd. Also on a little side note, my dad’s birthday is Saturday so Happy Birthday, Dad!