{"id":90611,"date":"2025-10-08T14:19:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T19:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=90611"},"modified":"2025-10-08T14:19:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T19:19:28","slug":"hays-high-celebrates-volleyball-senior-night-with-heart-and-hustle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=90611","title":{"rendered":"Hays High celebrates volleyball senior night with heart and hustle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By KYLER ROWDEN-STUM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hays High volleyball team honored its seniors Tuesday night, celebrating a group that\u2019s been at the core of the program\u2019s growth and success over the past several seasons. The night was full of emotion and energy from the five senior leaders who have defined the team\u2019s identity \u2014 Annie Humphrey, Zoe Winter, Moriah Hallam, Cassidy Smith, and Molly Buckles. The Indians made the occasion even sweeter by sweeping both Garden City (2-0) and Phillipsburg (2-0), closing out their home schedule in dominant fashion and improving to 19-9 overall and 4-1 in district play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"459\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90633\" data-id=\"90633\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Seniors-and-Parents-of-Seniors.jpg?resize=790%2C459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Seniors-and-Parents-of-Seniors.jpg?resize=1024%2C595 1024w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annie-Humphrey-Walking-With-Parents.jpg?resize=219%2C260 219w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annie-Humphrey-Walking-With-Parents.jpg?resize=126%2C150 126w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annie-Humphrey-Walking-With-Parents.jpg?resize=768%2C914 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annie-Humphrey-Walking-With-Parents.jpg?w=934 934w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"527\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-90627\" data-id=\"90627\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Molly-Buckles-With-Parents.jpg?resize=790%2C527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Molly-Buckles-With-Parents.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Molly-Buckles-With-Parents.jpg?resize=370%2C247 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Molly-Buckles-With-Parents.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Molly-Buckles-With-Parents.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Molly-Buckles-With-Parents.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Molly-Buckles-With-Parents.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hays High Head Coach Shannon Funk, now in her sixth season leading the Indians, reflected on how much this group has meant to her personally and professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis group is special,\u201d Funk said. \u201cI\u2019ve been here six years. Annie has been here for four of those. She\u2019s been on my varsity team for four years. And so it\u2019s been really amazing to watch, not just her, but literally everybody, just really grow. All of these girls were on varsity last year, so they\u2019re all returners. I\u2019ve had each of them for at least two years, many of them for three and then Annie for four. Just being able to be a part of their volleyball journey and watching them grow \u2014 not just as athletes but as leaders \u2014 it\u2019s been really cool that I get to be part of that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each senior contributed in her own way throughout the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter has been a consistent offensive force, leading the team with 124 kills and a strong .181 hitting percentage. She\u2019s also served up 26 aces and added 15 total blocks, showcasing her all-around game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buckles, another veteran presence at the net, has tallied 65 kills and a team-high 26 blocks on the season while hitting .213. Her leadership and composure have helped anchor Hays\u2019 front row play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hallam has added 66 kills and 14 blocks, finding ways to energize the team both offensively and defensively. Smith has chipped in 15 kills, 19 aces, and 85 digs, proving to be a steady and dependable contributor in key moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while Humphrey\u2019s offensive stats don\u2019t tell the whole story, her 197 digs and 23 service aces highlight her defensive tenacity and consistent serve receive work \u2014 the kind of impact every great team needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funk said the seniors\u2019 impact goes beyond numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen you coach kids, they imprint on your life and they teach you just as much as you teach them,\u201d Funk said. \u201cI\u2019ve been doing this for 26 years, and they\u2019ve been impactful in my career and my life. I grow because of the things they teach me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buckles said the night was emotional but motivating as Hays prepares for postseason play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt just means a lot more being in the leadership role this year,\u201d Buckles said. \u201cGetting even closer with the girls and building a stronger connection has made this year a lot more special.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buckles, who\u2019s been part of the program since middle school and spent three years on varsity, said her experience with Hays volleyball has shaped her beyond the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJust the connection with the people, the coaches, the players \u2014 all the great people involved with this program \u2014 it\u2019s just so much fun,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m so happy I was a part of it. We\u2019re really excited to carry on this season. Hopefully, we can make a good run to State. This is just a great group of girls, and we\u2019re hoping to go all the way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funk said she feels confident about where the team stands heading into the postseason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe had a great weekend at a tournament, and I felt like we turned a corner,\u201d Funk said. \u201cThe girls just keep getting better, and that\u2019s what\u2019s cool \u2014 that\u2019s what I\u2019m excited about for postseason.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Hays High seniors, the night was more than a send-off \u2014 it was a celebration of years of dedication, teamwork, and love for the game. 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