Digging in the Sandbox

     On a warm sunny August evening, the residents of Ross Hall's fifth floor met at the volleyball courts for a get-to-know-you event. The match went to three sets, and as often happens, was a study of momentum, with the final score being 19-21, 21-16, 21-4.
     Floor leader Olivia organized the game, in the first set her team(made up of herself, Zach, Jon, Connor, Andrew R., Jennifer and Bree) faced into the sun, they tagged themselves as the "Fettuccine Alfredo"(maybe they were hungry?), facing off against the "Cardinals"(Composed of Steven F., Allison, Katie C, Hannah, Wes, Casey and Patricia), who had their backs to the sun. The Alfredo got an early 4-1 lead, misplaced passes or failure to see the ball were keys all match long. Slowly the Cardinals rallied with great teamwork between Allison and Steven(who are engaged), eventually poking ahead as the 95-degree sunlight caused the opposition to squint hopelessly praying the ball wouldn't come near them. The well-heated sand also played a factor. Serving was a gamble always, it led to some tense moments before the Cardinals flew around to the other side with a 21-19 win in the first set.
     The second set started much the same as the opener; Cardinals down 5-1 right off. Many good digs and dives were performed, sunlight also blinded us and created a bunch of aces. My overhand serves were way off all night long, the underhand deadspin was working pretty well. Anyway, they outplayed us and tied the match with the 21-16 victory.
     The last set featured a debate about the status of balls hitting the side posts, and also another on balls on the line. As for the play, there wasn't much to say: the Alfredo were tying us in knots. Bree, better known for her soccer skills, suddenly caught fire on the service line and scored fourteen points in a row, about half of them aces. Well-tipped balls into holes in the Cardinal defense did the rest, and they won the match 19-21, 21-16, 21-4.
     We now have somewhat of an idea on whose names go with what faces, but we'll see if that will last. After  the match there was the fourth fire drill in three weeks, much to everyone's annoyance.
   
     This not-very-well-written post will end now, as I can't think of anything else to say. Greeks are trying to recruit new members, a blood drive was held, tests are  being given and prepared for. The temperature in the dorm isn't too horrible yet, but there's a plague of bugs. Hopefully they'll spray soon.