A Season ofChange Volleyball Builds Strong Program Seldom is a team disappointed with a conference championship. But the 1993 Lady Bison volleyball team felt that the AIC championship, coupled with a 19-18 record, was not quite good enough. "It was a good year, but we were so up and down, " Coach Karyl Bailey said. Assistant Coach Kenny Hightower added, "We had the talent, but just didn 't do everything we could have to win." "We were so close there at the end," junior captain Angela Johnson said. "We had a tough schedule and played lots of tough teams , but the wins and losses don't show what this team was capable of doing." According to Johnson, key players had many injuries this season. "This sort of depleted our team," she said. Individuals on the team received many honors. Junior Amy Deuel and senior Kathleen Bassham were named to the All-District team. Junior Angela Johnson was named one of the All-American scholar athletes. Those involved expect the 1994 season to be even greater. With the experience of returning starters Johnson and Deuel , plus what coaches feel will be a strong recruiting class, the Lady Bisons will have the potential to meet their goals. "We 're looking forward to a much bigger season next year," Hightower said. "We hope to repeat as AIC champs and also get a berth at nationals ." Johnson echoed that thought and said the team is primed and ready. "We did the best we could this year and it was fun , but we are very optimistic about next season." - Bart Blasengame SEASON AT A GLANCE OBU SAU HSU UCA 2-3 2-3 0-3 3-2 AngelaJohnson sets Kathleen Bassham up for a spike. Coach Ka1yl Bailey said that the Lady Bisonsplayed confidently this season. Photo hy Jason Burt. Ozarks OBU HSU ATU 2-0 3-1 0-3 3-1 Regina H11ddlesto1Zprepares topass the half. The Lady Bisons concentrated on strengthening theirprogrcim. Photo hyjason Burt. Volleyball -=----------------r~ 261 Sports
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