The Palmetto volleyball team credits a big part of its success this year to many different players stepping up during tough times.Lately, that goes for its coaches, too.
A week ago, Palmetto coach Kim Latshaw gave birth to her first son.
A week ago, Palmetto coach Kim Latshaw gave birth to her first son.
Jeff Schneider, an assistant coach the past six seasons, was asked to fill in for Latshaw for the rest of the season.
Palmetto hasn't missed a beat, winning five consecutive matches. On Tuesday, it first GMAC girls volleyball title with a 25-9, 25-13 victory against Krop. Schneider, who won a state championship as a player on the 2003 Southwest boys' volleyball team, made sure to call Latshaw after the match to inform her of the good news.
That's the key to this team. We don't have one clear superstar. Everyone rises up and picks each other up.''
Led by senior Amanda Marquez, who had 10 kills and seven aces in the championship match, Palmetto's three victories Tuesday improved its record to 23-2 -- a school record through 25 matches. Lindsey Lewis, who had 29 assists in a three-game quarterfinal victory against Southwest, finished with 26 assists and 10 service points to help Palmetto dominate Krop.
Palmetto also beat Killian, a three-time defending Class 6A state semifinalist and district rival, to advance to the championship match. It was the third time Palmetto has defeated Killian this season.
Palmetto also beat Killian, a three-time defending Class 6A state semifinalist and district rival, to advance to the championship match. It was the third time Palmetto has defeated Killian this season.
''The attitude of this team has been the biggest difference,'' outside hitter Michele Ceballos said. ``When we started, the team was really bad, and we've built this up together.''
Other GMAC results -- Semifinals: Palmetto d. Killian; Krop d. Ferguson; Quarterfinals: Palmetto d. Southwest; Killian d. Hialeah; Krop d. Miami Springs; Ferguson d. Goleman.
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