Many athletes dream of having a spot on varsity in their freshman year of high school, but for Izzie Rysanek (9), that dream came true.
“I was very confused,” Rysanek said. “When the coach told...
Imagine playing your favorite high school sport without any fans. The OHS volleyball team knows what this is like.
Due to COVID restrictions, the team played its first five matches without spectators...
Although the season has been short and unusual, it has not stopped the varsity girls volleyball team from performing brilliantly on the court.
The girls won the Class 5 District 2 championship and improved...
After ending their regular season with a remarkable record of 27-2-1, the girls volleyball team traveled to Northwest Cedar Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 30, and took home a hard fought district championship.
The...
The varsity volleyball team started its fall season with a tough three-game loss to area power Lafayette on Aug. 30. The entire match was a tug-of-war battle, but the girls were not able to beat...
Once a year, Missouri volleyball coaches nominate players from all across the state to be candidates for the All-State Volleyball award. In the end, only 35 players are chosen. OHS has not had an athlete...
Being a freshman on varsity is already scary enough; being a freshman that plays a lot on varsity can be terrifying; but being a freshman on varsity who plays a lot and contributes is the most stressful...
Girls volleyball hosted their second annual Unite and Fight (Orange Out) game against Eureka on Sept. 20. The game was held in support of former head coach Morgan Lucas and her daughter Avery’s battle...
The Tigers served up a competitive match on Thursday, Oct 8. Not only was the game against OHS rival Mehlville, but it was also senior night for five talented girls.
The gym was decorated with balloons,...
This past weekend, the girls volleyball team hosted the Gateway Matchup Tournament here at OHS for the 6th year in a row.
While varsity was busy playing, JV and freshmen players helped to run the concession...
Middle hitter Sarah Makowski (11) has been a big contributor to volleyball’s success this season. So far, OHS is 20-4 with just three games left before districts.
Last week, Makowski led OHS to 2-0...
With a strong senior class, OHS boys volleyball is expected to have a great season. In their season opener, they dominated in such a fashion that they showed why they have these expectations.
OHS...
![Izzie Rysanek (9) jumps to hit a ball at the opposing team. "...When you get a big kill or a big point and you just see all of your teammates supporting you, going crazy, screaming [it's the best]. Even if it wasn’t that good, if they're a really supporting team, they’ll go crazy for you and it makes me feel really rewarded," Rysanek said. Rysanek also plays for Rockwood Thunder Volleyball Club.](https://myohsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/image0-599x900.jpeg)
