Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions begin volleyball season with roster adjustments

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 7:51 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Summary

The Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions volleyball team begins the 2026 season with a smaller roster following the end of an athletic partnership with Covenant Christian School. Head coach Dean Spurbeck enters the season with a squad composed primarily of sophomores and juniors, anchored by senior returners Abby Stanley and Taylor Starne. The team finished the 2025 campaign with a 10-8 record before exiting the district tournament in the second round. To adapt to the current personnel, training sessions have focused on improved ball control and a shift toward involving three hitters in the offensive scheme. The Lions aim to improve tactical awareness and maturity as they transition into the new schedule. The season opens with a home match against Wilson Creek on September 8 at 6:15 p.m.

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  • The Lions open the season at home against Wilson Creek on September 8.
  • Abby Stanley and Taylor Starne are the only two seniors on the current roster.
  • Training efforts are focused on spreading the ball to three hitters.
  • The team finished the 2025 season with a 10-8 overall record.
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  • 7:51 PMYahoo SportsLions set with smaller but strong squad
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Sep. 4—MOSES LAKE — Despite seeing a smaller roster this year, the Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions volleyball team is looking to build off their success from last season. With strong returners, the Lions are on track to stay competitive. "We lost some people, but we'll be able to fill in, so that'll be nice. Not quite at the numbers that we normally have, but we'll make it work," said Lions ...

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