The 2025 volleyball season WAS a tough one for the lady cats. With the season record being 14-15-1 the Lady Cats had to work hard to face challenges throughout the season. The Lady Cats took on the Knob Noster Panthers in the first round of districts and won 3-2. Then, in the second round the Cats fell to Nevada 0-3 to end their season.
Senior middle blocker Adison Sherrill mentally and physically prepared herself for districts.
“To prepare for districts I made sure to get lots of rest, hydrate, and put myself in a good mental place to play my best,” Sherrill said.
One thing that she has learned from past seasons is to drive for that spot.
“Last year was the first year our program has made it past the first round in decades. Taking that same mentality of making our town proud really applies when we push ourselves to see how far we can go. We all have a drive to do better each season,” Sherrill said.
As the season came to an end, seniors looked back on their favorite memories. This 2025 season, the Lady Cats included five seniors: Sherrill, senior right-side hitter Hailey Ferguson, setter Kaleby Stevenson, and Sadie Chapman and Tanna Howe – both benched this season due to injuries.
Sherrill played volleyball since her fifth grade year. Sherrill’s favorite memory over the years is anytime she and her friends would go out and eat food before the game. Her favorite memory from this season is getting ready for the game with her teammates.
“My favorite memory from this year was listening to music and getting ready in the locker room with my teammates before each game,” Sherrill said.
Sherrill’s favorite thing about her volleyball family is the bond that they have created.
“My favorite thing about my volleyball family is how close we all are. We’ve all been playing together since at least 6th grade, and our bond with each other is amazing,” she said.
Senior Sadie Chapman played volleyball for 10 years. Her favorite memory over the years is creating a bond with all the girls. Being on the volleyball team has affected Chapman by making her a stronger person.
“I’ve grown into a stronger, better young adult because of volleyball and have no doubt the obstacles I’ve seen throughout the past 10 years I’ll see later in life also,” Chapman said.
Senior Tanna Howe played volleyball since her seventh grade year. Her favorite memory over the years was during her junior year.
“Mady was laying on the ground when her mom hit her in the head with a ball,” Howe said.
Howe’s favorite thing about her volleyball family is how they always joke around with each other and have fun.
Assistant Coach Ashley Reimund finds that the seniors were a big part of the team this season.
“The seniors have been a big part of my volleyball coaching career. This group of seniors started the youth program with me as third graders. I have been lucky enough to help coach these girls every year from third through 12th grade. It’s crazy to me that next year I won’t have them on the court with me. This group is special to me and they will definitely be missed next year. I love each and every one of those girls and wish them nothing but the best in the years to come,” Reimund said.
Second Assistant Coach Delaney Gerken also finds that the seniors on the team have a big impact.
“The seniors bring different talents and perspectives to our team and they will truly be missed this upcoming season,” Gerken said.
Head Coach Kelsi Brosnahan believes the seniors have set a good example for other athletes.
“The seniors have truly been a great example throughout all four years of their high school careers. They have made a huge impact on the volleyball program as a whole and have been such a joy to coach. They have shown what it means to show up everyday, even if you do not want to. They have set high expectations for the future of the Wildcat program,” Brosnahan said.
