Football this Saturday!

Ram football at home this week! Now that the weather has cooled down some and it actually feels like football season, come on out and cheer for your Rams!

Saturday night, 6:00. See you there!

An Interview with Volleyball's Coach Waddington

With 'Belles volleyball team going 4-0 in its first weekend of play this season, I wanted a chance to chat with Coach Waddington - to get some insight on his team and his thoughts for the season. ~R

Roscoe: Your team's success early in the season brings to mind other successful teams in sports history. It always seems like there is one or two characters on the team... Can you tell us which players(s) keep other players loose in the locker room?

Coach: I would say that we have at least two “characters” on our team. First and foremost would be senior captain Alaina Sivells. She is always cracking a joke or making a random comment that makes everyone laugh. Freshman Claire Chomout is probably second in command in terms of making people laugh. With the two of them around, there is never a dull moment.

Sophomore outside hitter, Cara Turney is probably one of the funniest kids I have ever met. To go along with that, she is quite the accomplished baker. Whether it is with a tasty treat or with a funny comment, she certainly keeps the team smiling.

Roscoe: Who would you say is the emotional leader on the team?

Coach: I would have to say that our other senior captain, Kimber Duncan, would probably be the emotional leader on the court. We typically go as she goes. She is a dynamic player on the court and really a fan favorite.

Roscoe: Of all the players on the team, who can you see becoming a head volleyball coach someday?

Coach: Without question, junior setter Alex Allard will be a head volleyball coach somewhere down the line. Her passion for the game and teaching others about it will lead her to great success in the coaching field.

Roscoe: You're in your 2nd season here in West Texas. Being originally from New York, was there anything here that you found strangely difficult to get used to (other than a blogging rambouillet)?

Coach: I grew up in the mountains in upstate New York and lived there for 24 years and then spent 12 years in Florida. I went from blizzards to hurricanes. Now being in West Texas for nearly two years, I have to adjust to another natural disaster, tornadoes. I love the dry air and cool nights in the winter, but I wouldn’t complain if we had the occasional snow storm every once in a while.

(Roscoe reply~ Ya never know; this could be our year for snow!)


Roscoe: You've had some success in your first year. Expectations are high this season. Do you think your team is ready to meet those lofty expectations?

Coach: I definitely feel like our team is ready to take the next step. Last season was great and we achieved everything we set out to. Our goals are a bit loftier this year, but I feel like with the talent we have in our program and the gym culture we have established when we train anything is possible. It’s going to be a great year for Belle Volleyball!!!


Good luck with your games this weekend!

Thanks!