Home games are always fun, but a rival game is even better. Clear Creek High School and Gilpin County High School have been rivals forever and whenever they compete against each other it’s electric. This is especially true during volleyball games.

The crowd was at the edge of their seats and students shouted out chants and words of encouragement for the girls. In the end it was a close game and great volleyball was played. Topher Rouse, one of the coaches for the girls’ volleyball team said, “I’m proud of the girls. This is their fifth win in a row.”

The team has worked hard building their skills and for these victories. After practicing through the summer and balancing school work with their sports they deserve this win. The team’s manager Maddie Lane said, “I can always say good things about the volleyball team.” Even when the girls would make mistakes they always recovered and encouraged each other. The team showed exemplary levels of trust in each other’s skills and in their own skills. They fought hard to win and persevered even though at times it seemed like they might come up short.

In the first set they were close with a 25 to 18 score. The second set they were neck to neck. Gilpin barely won by two points ending the game with a 28 to 26. When it came down to the third set, Gilpin only needed one more game to win the whole match. It seemed Gilpin had it down with a seven point lead on Clear Creek for most of the game. Clear Creek refused to sit back and be easily defeated. Gilpin won the final set with a final score of 25 to 22.

Congratulations Gilpin County High School Eagles on winning your homecoming volleyball game!