By Hayden Swope
Chaparral’s Kaylee Swartz has always had volleyball to look forward to every fall. This being her senior year, Swartz looked back on her time as a volleyball athlete, and relationships it brought with it.
“I started playing volleyball for recreation in grade school and continued through junior high, high school, and on a traveling team during the winter, the sport brings me joy and allows me to bond with teammates while creating new friendships,” Swartz said.
To prepare for the season, Swartz set goals not only for herself, but the team too.
“This season I plan to stay consistent with my hitting, receiving, and serving,” Swartz said. “Also one of my goals is to be a positive senior leader for our team. My postseason goal is to go as far as we can go in the postseason. As a team we strive for the top level.”
After having multiple back to back years showing off her athleticism, Swartz is hoping to continue one for one more year.
“Last year I received second team all-league and my sophomore year honorable mention,” Swartz said. “I’m starting my senior year as a three-sport letterman in volleyball, basketball, and track.”
After high school Swartz hopes to continue playing the sport she loves, while also continuing her education.
“At this time, I plan to attend college majoring in nursing with the plans of getting my masters in pediatric nurse practitioner,” Swartz said. “I want to continue playing volleyball at the Collegiate level.”
