Sequoyah volleyball team aims for progress with sophomore roster

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:48 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

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Sequoyah enters the volleyball season with high expectations after finishing 12-15 last year. The team, relying heavily on freshmen, returns nearly its entire roster and is optimistic about improvement. Coach Zoe Kersey cites accountability and off-season work as essential to the team's growth. Key players include Emmyn Gibson, Hailey Budgick, and Alice Michaels, who are expected to lead the young squad. The Lady Eagles are experimenting with new strategies, including a two-libero system, as they refine their play during preseason workouts.

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  • Sequoyah finished 12-15 last season, primarily using freshmen.
  • Emmyn Gibson led Rogers County in kills last year.
  • Team emphasizes accountability and off-season training.
  • Lady Eagles are considering a two-libero system this season.
  • The team gained experience through summer camps and matches.
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SEQUOYAH — Last season's growing pains may become this season's biggest strength. After relying heavily on freshmen during a 12-win campaign in 2025, Sequoyah returns nearly its entire roster with another year of experience, and the Lady Eagles believe that could make all the difference. Sequoyah enters the volleyball season with high expectations after finishing 12-15 a year ago. Although the ...

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