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Evelyn Haarmann (11) stands with her team as they celebrate her 500 kills. “My coaches have pushed me to become a better player so I can achieve it,” Haarmann said, "and my teammates are always supporting me and they have my back.” Haarmann said the most challenging part of volleyball was the mental toughness, making mistakes and trying to not be down on herself.

Dominating the Net

Ava Ross, Reporter October 28, 2025

In volleyball, a kill happens when a player’s attack lands for a point, a powerful spike or a well-placed shot the other team can’t return. For Evelyn Haarmann (11), those moments have added up...

JV and varsity OHS volleyball player Simona Kraft (10) sets the ball to get the point for her team. “When I get a good set to the hitter, it makes me happy,” Kraft said, “and also knowing that I was able to help my team out.” Kraft enjoyed being able to be a part of helping her team out.

Double The Commitment

Amina Halilovic, JI Reporter December 11, 2024

Simona Kraft (10) played for JV and varsity this past volleyball season at OHS. “I enjoy the idea of being around the sport and just playing the sport,” Kraft said. Kraft started playing volleyball...

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.

“She’s a Freshman”

Emma Hlavsa, JI Reporter December 1, 2022

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...

Emily Schellhase (12), Liv Klump (10), Tess McConnell (9), and Julia Klump (12) celebrate a point in a recent victory over Affton.

Girls volleyball rebounds from Lafayette loss

Jojo LaBrier, Sports Editor September 12, 2019

  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...

Alexis Williams playing volleyball.

Alexis Williams spikes the competition

Jordan Beseda, Reporter December 18, 2018

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...

Volleyball hosts Gateway Matchup Tournament

Caroline Tank, sports editor October 1, 2015

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...

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