in head volleyball coach Kylie Corneliusen’s time at the school, she had an idea: create a boys volleyball team. This spring, she will put together thefirst boys volleyball team to compete in a non- KSHSAA league.

The rules between boys and girls volleyball are slightly different, such as an increase in net height. The team will have two teams of six people decided by tryouts held March 23-24. Corneliusen is still figuring out a schedule for the team’s practice and how many games the teams will play this season.

“We plan on only playing one night a week, so we would practice one day a week, the day before the game,” Corneliusen said. “Eventually, it will be more, but we don’t have the space or the resources yet to make it.”

The school already has a population of male volleyball players eager to play, like senior Gabe Sommerfeld. Sommerfeld has been playing volleyball for five years through his club team, United Volleyball Club, he is excited about the opportunity to play for the school.

“I believe we have an incredible amount of great athletes here at the school,” Sommerfeld said. “I’ve got hope that we can go out there and compete, I’m super excited to see the sport I love be represented here at the school”

While there has been interest in the sport, Corneliusen is worried that not enough people will try out due to their commitment to other spring sports impeding on the team’s schedule.

“It’s hard because you have track, baseball, golf and so many other activities going on,” Corneliusen said.“I think if it can reach the kids that are in those activities, then it’ll be fun.”

Sommerfeld is especially excited about the insight Corneliusen can provide because of her success with the girls program.

“I have a tremendous amount of respect for Coach C,” Sommerfeld said. “I believe she can help us become better volleyball players and I really appreciate her putting this team together.”