The Union County Bravettes volleyball team experienced a dramatic turnaround last season and look to keep the positive momentum going in 2023! After going winless in both the 2020 and 2021 seasons, the Bravettes earned 11 wins in 2022, securing their first winning season since 2008. This year, they look to grow even stronger as they return all but two starters and boast a roster full of junior and senior leaders.
Now, they have their sights set on a new goal: making the Region Tournament for the first time since 2013. Coach Quaid Girten, entering his second season as head coach, believes his team is poised to take that next step. “The team has worked very hard this preseason to prepare to be a surprising contender in the Second Region!” he highlights.
The Bravettes are off to a good start, as they’ve already won their first match of the season last week at Hopkins County Central. They also went 3-0 in a scrimmage preseason tournament the previous weekend.
One early test for the Bravettes will be competing in the Kentucky 2A State Championships which start August 22. Coach Girten and his players see that tournament as an opportunity to make a statement, and they have a goal of making a deep run in the tournament.
However, regardless of wins or losses, Coach Girten says he’s mainly focused on developing the players and the program. “I’m most excited about seeing the community get behind the program and seeing it grow into a successful program for Union County,” he emphasizes.
Girten will be joined on the sidelines by returning assistant coach Brittany Brittain. Many key players are also returning including this season’s early stat leaders Jaci Curry, Dana Curry, Jaylei Davis, Rheagan Clark, and Addison Tamayo. All members of the squad promise to be key contributors, and you can see the full roster below.
The varsity Bravettes take on Livingston Central in their home opener this Monday night at 7:00 in Dr. Doug Hines Gym. We encourage everyone to cheer them on tonight and all season as they chase their goals and show their talent.
We wish them the best on our outstanding season! Go Bravettes!!
2023 Varsity Roster
