Naomi Kassulke
Student SID

Coyotes qualify for state

November 12, 2020 by Naomi Kassulke, Arizona Lutheran Academy


Lady Coyotes celebrate their victory in the post-game huddle.

Photograher Naomi Kassulke attends Arizona Lutheran Academy (ALA) and is a member of the AIA's Student SID program. 


The Coyotes faced injuries and Covid-19 this season, especially among the four seniors, but they were ready to take the court Tuesday night.

 

The team stands together for the national anthem, before taking the court for their last home game of the season on November 10.

 

Sophomore #1, Kadence Peter, welcomes junior #5, Natalia Quinones to the court.

 

Sophomore #11, Sierra Gomez, served a great game with a total of 4 aces.

 

 Junior #7, Rachel Stahmann, goes up for a block. Offensively, Rachel had a total of 12 kills in Tuesday's game.

 

Senior and libero, Micah Marquez, led with 18 digs in her last home game as an ALA Coyote.

 

Sophomore #11, Sierra Gomez, and junior #12, Elise Bayer, stand ready at the net. Elise led the team with 13 kills on Tuesday. 

 

Senior setter #8, Olivia Meyer, encourages the team between points. Olivia had a total of 22 assists during Tuesday's play-in game.

 

Head coach Brad Bode led the Coyotes to a 12-5 season, heading into the state tournament. 

 

ON TO THE STATE TOURNAMENT!

The Coyotes will face Glendale Prep in the first round of the 2A State Tournament at Tempe McClintock High School on Saturday, November 14 at 3 pm. Tickets should be purchased in advance. Visit the AZPreps365 2A Tournament page for info.