By Sydney Simpson – News Editor 

Grace Kantor is one of the two junior starters on the Jonathan Law volleyball team and helped to secure the team’s win against Foran High School on October 3. Kantor is a setter, meaning she gets the second ball and makes it possible for the front row hitters like seniors Alexis Neider and Maddie Lula to hit the ball down onto the other side of the net. She plays all around, meaning that when she’s not in the front row setting, Kantor can be found passing in the back row. Last year on Junior Varsity, she served 25 in a row against Gilbert High School, winning the set for the team. “You can’t spell ‘Grace’ without ‘ace’!” Advocate News Editor Sydney Simpson interviewed Kantor about the 2020-2021 season. 

Sydney Simpson: How is playing on Varsity different from JV?

Grace Kantor: Playing on Varsity is a lot different than JV because the stakes are higher, and you are definitely pushed more. I also think that the game moves a lot faster at the Varsity level compared to JV. 

SS: What are your goals for this season?

GK: My goals for this season are really just to have fun with the team. We were so lucky to get a season, and I want to make the most of it. 

SS: How is this season different from previous seasons?

GK: This season is different from previous seasons because we have a lot more rules to follow like wearing masks and having shorter practices. It makes it a little harder than previous seasons, but it is still really fun. 

SS: What is your favorite part of being on the Law volleyball team?

GK: My favorite part about being on the volleyball team is the family that we create. It makes the season and the games so much better. 

SS: How have you improved since last season? What did you do on the off season to continue improving to where you are today?

GK: Since last season I think that my setting has improved because during quarantine and the off season I played a little and practiced at home to work on my skills.