Poquoson Islanders Sports

Meet your Islanders

 

NAME:    Helen Costulis

GRADE:   11th

 

HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING VOLLEYBALL?

I’ve been playing travel and school volleyball for 5 years.

 

WHAT POSITION(S) DO YOU PLAY?

I play right-side hitter and setter

 

HOW DO YOU THINK THE TEAM WILL DO THIS SEASON?

 We have already improved on every aspect of the game since the season started, we will continue to get better.

 

DO YOU PLAN ON PLAYING VOLLEYBALL AT THE NEXT LEVEL?

I would love to play volleyball in college.

 

DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN ANY OTHER SPORTS?

 I have played travel and school softball.

 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT POQUOSON HIGH SCHOOL?

 Attending sporting events are always so much fun

 

WHEN YOU AREN’T PLAYING VOLLEYBALL, WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?

 I like to hangout with friends and family.  When I’m with my friends we shop, just hangout, or swim.

WHAT SONG DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY TO GET PUMPED UP FOR A GAME?

 “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor

 

WHERE DO YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING COLLEGE AFTER YOU GRADUATE?

I’d like to attend either Old Dominion University or Christopher Newport University

Volleyball action shots from Warhill and Grafton games

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Q&A with Varsity Volleyball Coach Tim Hatok

 

1. How many years have you been the Varsity Volleyball coach? 

This is my first year as head coach for the varsity team.  It is my 6^th with the program. 

 

 

2. Who are some key players that are returning this year? 

Brittany Saetre will be relied upon for consistency in passing and her hitting.  We have two very good middle hitters.  Both Maggie McDevitt and Kathleen McGonigle have the experience and potential to rack up large kill totals.  Helen Costulis is going to be a setter for the first time in 2 years but she is warming to the position quickly.  I expect her to progress all season so we can run a fast offense by the end of the season.

 

 

3. What do you like most about coaching volleyball?

I enjoy the fact that it really takes all 6 players on the court to win a match.  Even if you have one player that is hitting the ball well your team really needs passers to get the ball to the setter.  Then the setter must make the set to the proper hitter.  Only then can the hitter have a ball to swing at.  It truly is a team game. 

 

 

 

 

4. What teams in the district will give you your toughest competition this year? 

Year in and year out it is Jamestown and Grafton.

 

 

5. How do you think the volleyball team will fare this season? 

I hope to be playing for the district title.  We’re going to have to feel our way as a group in the first half of the season.  We should be able to make a push into playoffs and then it will be any teams title to win.

 

Upcoming events for the week of Aug 22-27

8/23          Golf @ Ford's Colony vs Lafayette                                    10AM

8/24           Field Hockey @ Gloucester                                         Var 4PM  JV 5:30PM

8/25           JV Football @ Home vs Southampton                               6:30PM

8/26           Field Hockey @Home vs Warwick                                JV 5:30PM Var 7PM

8/26           Varsity Football @ Southampton                                     7:30PM

8/27           Volleyball @ Peninsula Catholic Tourney                         9AM

 

Events for the week of August 15-20 2011

8/15      Golf @ The Hamptons vs Tabb  10AM

8/16       Volleyball Scrimmage @ Peninsula Catholic  JV 5:30 Varsity 6:30

8/17        Golf @ Colonial vs New Kent  10AM

8/18        Volleyball Scrimmage @ Home vs Hampton Christian  Varsity 5:30  JV 6:30

8/19          Football Scrimmage @ Gloucester  JV 4:30 Varsity 6:30

 

Need a Physical for Fall Sports?

They will be offered the following time!

Poquoson High School on Thursday, July 28th from 5:30 to 7:30

Fall 2011 Varsity and JV Volleyball Schedule

Date                Time                            Opponent

8/30                 5:30&6:30                   Grafton

9/1                   5:30&6:30                   @Warhill

9/6                   5:30&6:30                   @Tabb

9/8                   5:30&6:30                   Jamestown

9/13                 5:30&6:30                   @York

9/15                 5:30&6:30                   Smithfield

9/20                 5:30&6:30                   New Kent

9/22                 5:30&6:30                   @Bruton

9/27                 5:30&6:30                   Lafayette

9/29                 5:30&6:30                   @Grafton

10/4                 5:30&6:30                   Warhill

10/6                 5:30&6:30                   Tabb

10/11               5:30&6:30                   @Jamestown

10/13               5:30&6:30                   York

10/18               5:30&6:30                   @Smithfield

10/20               5:30&6:30                   @New Kent

10/25               5:30&6:30                   Bruton (Senior Night)

10/27               5:30&6:30                   @Lafayette

 

 JV games at 5:30, Varsity at 6:30

Some pictures from Volleyball game on Senior night

(All photos courtesy of Jamie Meredith)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Senior night held for volleyball

On Thursday, the PHS volleyball team honored their seniors in a pregame ceremony. Below are pictures and bios on all the seniors. (Photo's courtesy of Jamie Meredith)

 
Melody Bowen is the daughter of Jay and Karen Bowen. Her current position on the team is back row/defensive player. She has played volleyball for 5 years, two of which were at Hampton Christian on the Varsity team. Melody has also been on the varsity tennis team for 4 years. She is currently the SCA treasurer, a member of the National Honor Society and has been on honor roll all 4 years. Melody plans to attend Va Tech and study to become a dietician.

 
Vicky Frazier is the daughter of Shelley and Reggie Frazier. Her current position is an outside hitter. Vicky has been playing volleyball for 4 yrs, 2 on JV and 2 on Varsity. She has also played basketball since the 8th grade and plans to play this winter. Vicky is in her second year of cosmetology and plans to pass her board at the end of this year. She also plans to attend school for Radiology.

 
Autumn Tignor is the daughter of Barry and Malanie Tignor. Her position is backrow/defensive player. She has been in the volleyball program for 5 yrs, 3 on the varsity. Autumn is also a member of the girls basketball team. She is involved in S2S, Deca and Leo club. Autumn plans to attend VCU and major in Business Management.

 
Katelyn Bryce is the daughter of Ebby and Sonya Bryce. Her position is outside hitter. She has played volleyball for 4 yrs, 3 of which were on varsity. Katelyn has been on the honor roll for all four years and is also a part of S2S and the Leo club. She plans to attend either Arizona State or Coastal Carolina and major in Biology.

 
Kayla Renn is the daughter of Tracy and Deana Renn. Her position  is the setter and she is a co-captain. She has played volleyball for 4 yrs, 2 of which have been on varsity. Kayla is a member of the PHS softball team also. She is a member of FCCLA and National Honor Society. Kayla plans to attend Averett University where she will be playing softball and majoring in Physical Therapy.

 
Loreigh Akers is the daughter of Jack and Debra Akers. This is her 5th yr playing volleyball,  3 of which have been on varsity. Her position is the libero and she is a co-captain.  She was named district honorable mention as a Junior. Loreigh is also on the PHS softball team and has played for 5 yrs. She is a member of SCA, National Honor Society and FCCLA. She has been on honor roll all 4 yrs. Loreigh hopes to attend JMU next year and study to be a dietcian or a physical therapist.

Poquoson Bulls sports schedule for week of Oct 11-16

Tuesday 10/12 Volleyball at home against York. JV 5:30 PM Varsity 6:30 PM

Tuesday 10/12 Field Hockey at home against New Kent (SENIOR NIGHT) JV 5:30 Varsity 6:30

Wednesday 10/13Cross Country @ Tabb against Warhill, Grafton and Tabb

Wednesday 10/13JV Football  home against Warhill 6:30 PM

Thursday 10/14 Volleyball at home against Warhill  JV 5:30 PM Varsity 6:30 PM

Friday 10/15 Varsity Football at JCC against Warhill 7 PM

Saturday 10/16 Competition Cheer. Not sure of time or place. Will update when I have it