From left: Anna Dendiger, Ava Spalding, Meagan Kennedy, Samantha Brouhard, Kalena King, Kyra Xiong, Kylie Williams, Caroline McCool, and coach Eric Standring in back Photo provided
The Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School eighth grade girl's volleyball team took first place in the Stanley Tournament. JM beat Foothill before losing to Orinda Intermediate School the next day. With victory over Head Royce and Piedmont they entered the semifinal to meet OIS again and beat them this time. Next, JM played Stanley in the final and won in two sets. Because the tournament was double elimination format, JM had to play Stanley again. JMIS won in three sets to take the championship. It was a long journey and the girls were ecstatic at their win. Coach Eric Standring said, "I knew all along that they could do it." Meagan Kennedy received Best Middle Player. Anna Dendinger received Best Outside Hitter. Kyra Xiong received MVP.
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA