Spring Softcore Volleyball at Harriet Tubman Wednesdays

Julie Lesseg of Sportland was all over the place on Wednesday night at Tubman - but in a GOOD way! Her consistency throughout the match vs. Double Digits was amazing and she can do it all. She got to business at net and drove ball after ball over the net with uncanny precision and kill skills. Let's not even talk about service accuracy - a near perfect night at the line which resulted in many runs of points delivered by Julie's power. With her all-around great games, Julie was able to lead her Sportland teammates in a 2-1 victory and sealed the deal on naming her POTW for April 27!

This weeks player of the week goes to Nicholas N of the Strays. It a very close game this week, the Strays stayed strong and took home the victory. Nicholas was on his game tonight at the net making no less that 7 blocks throughout the night. His high flying serves were tricky for the other team to return. He and the whole team, spectators included, were on there game tonight and they made it a fun one to watch. Way to go Nicholas and all of the Strays!

100% is a term which aptly describes The Strays's Stephanie Lundin, 'cause that's how much she gives week in and week out. But this week she earns USL's POTW because she gave 150% (or even 200%!). We had to use a calculator to keep track of how many times she hit the floor for incredible diving moves. Stephanie flat out killed it in effort vs. Sportland by sending hard serves to their defense and aggressively attacking whatever volleys came her way. Her passionate play was so effective in inspiring her teammates, that momentum swayed their way as they came back with a Game 3 victory after Sportland won the first two. We'll have whatever Stephanie is having, 'cause her energy and enthusiasm are undeniable - congrats!

On the surface, Straight Shots player Dan MacNeil comes across as a really mellow, calm and collected guy. Just wait till he steps foot on the court, 'cause he's a Jekyll and Hyde type of guy. No mild-mannered player whatsoever - Dan is eerily always in the right spot at the right time and has a sixth sense about the game of volleyball. While he has been a major contributor all season to Straight Shots's second place finish in league play, Dan knew that the championship USL wristbands were in his future Wednesday. In the semi final game vs. The Strays, Dan powered perfect serves for points, made crushing drives for kills and his keen sense of placement at net proved extremely valuable to the Shots as they pulled out a 2-1 victory to rocket them into the championship game vs. Sportland. Dan took the reins again in this match with accurate setting and getting needed points at just the right time. This resulted in a Straight Shots 3-0 game victory over Sportland and those USL wristbands secured. Because Dan knew it all along....great season Straight Shots and POTW Dan MacNeil!