Devastator of the Week
Our devastator of the week is Hannah Wyllie `24 of the volleyball team, who is leading the team in kills and was key in propelling them to a strong 6-3 record (currently 4-0 at home).
Volleyball started the season 4-0 for the first time since 2012 and is on track to have their best regular season record in over five years.
Wyllie’s outstanding play, through her array of kills and blocks, has certainly aided her teammates and contributed to those wins. Wyllie recorded a season-high 16 kills over four sets against Bates on Sept. 25, her sixth time this year leading the Mules. She has four matches with double-digit kills and only one match without scoring double-digit points.
Boasting an impressive 121.5 points scored over the course of nine matches, Wyllie has been a force at the net, destroying opponents and setting the tone for victory.
Wyllie and the Mules look to continue their hot start when they face off against Husson University at home this Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Wyllie took some time with The Colby Echo to discuss her season performance.
The Colby Echo (Echo): Do you have any pre-game routine?
Hannah Wyllie (HW): Not really, I usually listen to some music while I am getting ready and then our team always has a pregame dance circle that gets us hyped up.
Echo: What’s one thing collectively the team has done well?
HW: One thing our team has collectively done well is keeping an open mind and being very coachable, our new coaching staff has brought in a lot of new ideas that have improved our game a lot and everyone works really hard to implement those.
Echo: How is the chemistry on the court with most of the players being underclass?
HW: Being honest, on the court you can’t feel the class divides. The upperclassmen and especially our captains have done a great job being leaders and helping the underclassmen adjust to a real season and playing in games but when we are on the court everyone is out there to do their job regardless of grade.
Echo: What is your favorite part about this team?
HW: My favorite part about this team is how much fun we have while playing the game. This year especially it means so much to just be able to play. I feel like we are all very grateful, so even on really long days or during a tough practice we find a way to have fun and remember why we love this game so much.
Echo: What has been the key to volleyball’s undefeated record at home?
HW: I think the key to our undefeated record at home has been our mindset when it comes to playing on our home court. We all take a lot of pride in protecting our court and really showing other teams what Colby Volleyball is about. (And the chocolate chip cookies made by Natalie Bumpus’s mom are a good incentive).
~ Julian Cangieter-Hernandez
