By Dani Kotansky – Staff Reporter 

The Jonathan Law girls volleyball team welcomed freshman Cayleigh Glynn as one of its newest team members this season. 

Glynn started playing volleyball at open gym sessions after deciding not to play basketball this past winter. She has settled in well to her role, despite being younger than most of the rest of the team.

“At first, it was a bit hard to talk to the upperclassmen, but they were so welcoming and accepted me right away,” Glynn said.

The middle hitter has loved the energy the team has brought so far this season. 

“The team atmosphere is very welcoming and cheerful and everyone on the team is so nice to me.” Glynn said. “The whole team has such nice girls and always encourage you to do better.”

Varsity coach Ms. Loch saw many great qualities in the freshman star.

“Cayleigh is very coachable,” Loch said. “She takes her coach’s corrections well and works to adjust immediately.”

Glynn’s positive attitude has not gone unnoticed, especially to senior captain Ellie Coddington.

“Cayleigh puts so much effort into playing and it definitely does not go unnoticed,” Coddington said. “She brings positivity to the court and loves to celebrate her kills and our overall team wins.”

Glynn has made a good impression on her teammates with her skill, but her personality has been an even bigger factor in her success. 

Junior Maddie Benedetti just started playing with Glynn this season, but has already seen her talent and responsibility shine. 

“She knows that her responsibilities on the court are different when she plays on varsity versus junior varsity and respects everyone on the team,” Benedetti said.

Glynn hopes to have success throughout the rest of the season. 

“I think if our whole team keeps our energy up and communicates during games and plays to our full potential then we will make it far,” Glynn said.

Freshman Emma Heinmiller has been playing with Glynn on the junior varsity team and appreciates the talent she has brought to the team. 

“Cayleigh’s biggest strength is her serving,” Heinmiller said. “She almost never misses a serve and gets an ace every game.”

Glynn enjoys all the aspects of playing volleyball, but her favorite part is spiking. 

“I love everything about volleyball, but my favorite part is probably spiking and hitting,” Glynn said. “I just always love when we do hitting drills or anything like that.”