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Playworks\u2019co-ed volleyball leagues came to a close after five\u00a0awesome weeks where fourth and fifth\u00a0grade players bumped it, set it, spiked it\u2014because that\u2019s the way they like it! \u00a0Cheers rang out in gyms across the Portland metro area as teams developed their volleyball skills in a safe, fun and supportive environment. Every week there was a new focus, starting with rules and regulations and moving toward kinetic techniques for passing, setting and serving. \u00a0By the third week, games were catching fire as players challenged their new abilities and rallied serve after serve, bump after bump. \u00a0Players dove on their knees and chased fly away balls\u2014there were screams of \u201cI got it!\u201d and \u201cMINE!\u201d to let their teammates know who was in play. \u00a0Five weeks truly represented all three rules of Playworks\u2019 leagues: Respect the Game, Play Hard and Have Fun!<\/span><\/p>\n

It was amazing to see players develop their volleyball know-how, the best part of the game being the atmosphere. High-fives, air-high-fives, cheers and group hugs brought matches to a standstill, as teams shot around the net to celebrate players on the other side. All-star congratulations were handed out to anyone who made five serves in a row. You could see the storm of enthusiasm from their teammates as the server disappeared under a wave of high-fives. \u00a0These were games where the benches cleared for all the right reasons. \u00a0Kids encouraged each other constantly, and it didn\u2019t matter who was friends before the game started. \u00a0Everyone participated, and everyone was supported. \u00a0Everyone made mistakes, and everyone learned and got ready for the next serve. \u00a0Playing and cheering together became an integral part of what made matches fun. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When asked what her favorite part of volleyball season, Kami Isom from Peninsula Elementary School said, \u201cServing\u2014I like starting it so we can get more hits and get a real game going.\u201d \u00a0And with matches building up to 10 hit rallies, this season of Playworks volleyball has definitely seen real AMAZING games!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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