Energy and love of the game in spades
Lost 4-25 and 7-25 to Brentwood, but don't let the box score fool you.
Two matches later and now it was finally the 6th grade team’s turn to play! Some players had only practiced volleyball twice in their entire lives, others only two weeks, but this team, while nervous, was super excited to apply what they’ve learned and even studied in an actual match.
Captain of the game Kendall Puzniak won the first serve for the Tigers, providing the young team the chance to strike first! The first rallies and serves went really well. There was great communication, energy, and movement from inexperienced players, even when mistakes were made the encouragement from the bench and fans kept the team’s spirits high. The rude awakening came in the form of a 6th grade jump-server on Brentwood. As quickly as it began it ended. While players were diving and making contact with the ball, the speed and power was just too jarring to handle. Brentwood finished the first set 4-25.
The amazing thing was this team’s resilience. In the huddle they seemed ready for another round, not willing to give up and with a strong desire to get better. Lindley Davidson led the charge with some amazing serves and at least 2 of them were aces! Brentwood was shocked at the level of spirit and fight still left in USN. But as soon as the team gathered their footing, the jump server again took to blasting through the defense. 7-25. Match.
It’s easy to say they lost due to inexperience, but this team didn’t care about that. They weren’t focused on what the other team was doing or what they could do physically, these 6th graders were looking at each other and asking, “am I doing what I need to do? Did I focus on my personal goals? Did I do what I needed to do for my team?” And if you were to ask all the dedicated fans and proud coaches, I think they’d say, “YES!” Here's to a bright season!
More USN News
List of 3 news stories.
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Spring sports season ends with podium finishes, trophies
The girls lacrosse team ended its season in overtime to become state runner-up. Tennis players Carter Kojetin '29 finished as a state quarterfinalist, Sophie Oliver '26 and Mary Kate Adler '28 finished as state semifinalists, and Veer Kodali '29 and Max Parker '29 finished as state champions. Meanwhile, eight runners competed at the state track and field meet in Knoxville, where Griffin Davidson '27, Caleb Freifeld '28, Drew Zwerner '28, and Jack Fruin '27, sprinted to first in the 4x800m relay and Jack also placed first in the 800m dash.Read More -
USN creates the Juliet Douglas Endowed Fund for Student Success
For the entire USN community: an invitation to give in gratitude, in celebration, and in honor of the woman who has given so much to our school. Make a gift at usn.org/giving to support students with needs beyond tuition and honor Interim Director Juliet Douglas.Read More -
Middle School Quiz Bowl competes at national championship
The Middle School Quiz Bowl finished off another successful season with a trip to the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Chicago. The team fought hard and ended the season as a top-100 program in the country, finishing 75th overall. Congratulations to the team on a great performance and to Lucas Lupu ’31, named an All Star for being the fifth-highest scorer nationwide.Read More
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Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
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University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.