“My favorite part of school has been volleyball. Volleyball plays a big part in my happiness. I'm very interested in it, and I get excited every day that we have practices where I get to see everyone....
![“What made me really want to start playing [volleyball] was my sister. She loved it. She played it in high school, and just admired that; [when I] started playing I fell in love with it. I love the players, the coaches, and every experience. My first year experience was awesome. During the high school games, we always go in the locker room, run through the halls and [do] a [chant]. [After that] we all cheer, warm up and do dynamics together. A memorable moment [of mine] was [when I] committed to [the] University of Memphis. [It] was really exciting, because I felt relieved, and I felt like I found a place that I am hoping for; it felt right. In high pressure situations, I go back to the basics of what I know and focus on [practicing.] I [also] really focus on helping my teammates [by] encouraging them. Younger players [should] always take advantage of every moment, and every rep that you get. Know that you are a person and [your sport] doesn't define you. It's just something you enjoy playing. Don't let it overpower who you are. Just always stay true to [yourself].” - Maddy Bach, 12](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/4973371a-f0f0-499c-88cb-720a634132fc-1200x800.jpg)
![Accepting the golden football from principal Mr. John McCabe, senior Lacy Roberts becomes the Homecoming Queen at the Pep Assembly on Oct. 6. Roberts continued the tradition by being crowned and then smiled and waved to the crowd. "You're only a Longhorn once, [so] enjoy it," Roberts said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0514-1200x795.jpg)
![“My greatest struggle right now is my knee injury because I haven't been able to play in many tournaments, and it's taking a toll on my mentality towards playing and my confidence. In my high school season, I kept passing repeatedly, and I was passing the wrong way, and I injured it. So watching my whole team play is exciting. But also, I just miss being on the court and being with my teammates and contributing the way I want to. [This past weekend] I went to Indianapolis, and we had a Mid East qualifier tournament. It was hard to be on the bench and watch the team play without me being able to contribute. I'm glad I was able to bring energy and help out the team in any way that I could.”
- Maddy Bach, 9](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/image1-8-900x600.jpg)