By Nick Owens – Staff Reporter

Head coach Ms. Loch led the volleyball team to its most successful season in years.

Loch coached the team to a 18-8 season and led them to a victory in the Class L state tournament.

Her players said that Loch has helped team chemistry and that she is one of the biggest factors as to why this year’s team accomplished so many of its goals.

“She always pushed us no matter what and she was never afraid to just speak the truth and just get things done,” senior captain Victoria Contaxis said. “She always pushed us to our full potential.”

Loch said that the team’s chemistry off the court helped them on the court.

“I think that me and the girls this year have a very good relationship,” Loch said. “Hopefully my energy on the court translates to their energy on the court. It lets them know that I have their back whether we’re up or whether we’re down.”

Loch believes a positive mindset had a lot to do with the team’s success.

“I think it’s important for us to stay confident,” Loch said. “We need to be energetic on the court and celebrate our wins.”

Senior captain Angela Sciuto also believes that chemistry was a huge factor this season.

“Over the past couple of years, our team hasn’t been as close (as this year’s team),” Sciuto said. “We have multiple parties and team sleepovers and it helps us get to know each other more and more on and off the court.”

Loch said that she hopes she made an impact on her players. She tries to make time for her players off the court and keeps an emotional connection with each one of them.

“Ms. Loch was so kind to me during my injury, she was so supportive.” senior captain Cassidy Boath said. “She came to visit me in the hospital and I will never forget that.”

Law athletic director Mr. Sarullo praised the work that Loch did with this year’s team.

“It takes a special person to be a teacher and it takes a special person to be a coach,” Sarullo said. “She’s got the qualities to do both successfully.”