Kaela Halvorson @kaelswhales [Design Editor]

She walks into the gym, seeing the court and then all of her teammates in front of her walk into the locker room before the big game tonight. Tonight is the night Amanda Sahm finds out if her team will make it to state. This is one of Sahm’s many dreams within her future of volleyball, her other one has been fulfilled, going to a division one school for volleyball.

Along with the game telling her if she will be going to state tonight, this could easily be her last night playing volleyball for Marion. “ I don’t want to think about that, I’m in denial,” said Sahm, not wanting this to be her last night on the court with these girls. To get ready for this big night, Sahm has been working hard in practice. “I always try to give 110% after every ball and if I see something wrong I try to fix it,” stated Sahm. She also tries to visually see her team winning tonight. One more thing to get ready for nights like this, Sahm takes care of her body. “I drink lots of water and eat healthy,” said Sahm. With hard work and dedication to the team, her dreams will hopefully come true.

Knowing this could end her high school volleyball career, she has some nerves. “I am nervous, but I’m more excited to play with my girls,” stated Sahm. One of these girls on the court with her is a freshman, Caitlyn Smith. She has only been on varsity towards the end of the season, and expressed her feelings on being on the court with them. “I’m honored to be part of the team. Even though the nerves are settling in, by game time they will be gone because I know my teammates believe in me,” said Smith. Believing in the team is a big deal for both of these girls. “I always will believe in them because I know we have the talent and the heart to win anything,” said Sahm. With big hopes of making it to state, she believes her team will take the win tonight.