Girls’ volleyball is back and in full swing. The young team has a hopeful look on their season this year. With only two returners, the squad is ready to take on the upcoming challenges DVL has for them. The team has six seniors, including Karime Meza and Jada Lopez, who are this year’s captains.

The girls started off pre-season with a win against Desert Hot Springs on Aug. 29 in their first home game of the season. Taking the game 3-0, Meza said, “Like in life, hard work, and determination will be the key for this year’s DVL season.”

Next, the Lady Blackhawks faced up against Rancho Mirage on Sept. 5. Although it was a tight game, the squad took home the win with a score of 3-1. The Blackhawks had a huge comeback in the fourth set with Rancho leading 23-17. With the help of sophomore Halle Carter’s tough serving, the team was able to bring the score back up and take the game.

On Sept. 12, the first DVL game of the season, the girls matched up against the Palm Springs Indians. Despite a valiant fight from the Blackhawks, they did not come out on top. The team fought hard with 12 digs and 19 serve receptions from Lopez.