![The Phoenix varsity volleyball team lines up for the national anthem. “We were more communicative [with each other] during this game, and I feel like we kept our energy up, especially after the first set,” senior Jessica Valdov said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_0202-1200x800.jpg)
![Junior Alex Alkhal pitches the ball. “[I] just let it go and keep practicing so we can focus on our goal for the next game to get better as a team,” Alkhal said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_0013-1-1200x929.jpg)
Students Electrify The Stands as The Phoenix Take a Hit
Sep. 17 marked the second home game of the season for Phoenix football. Although the Phoenix faced a 56-6 loss, the Phoenix Pit and the tailgate showed student section support, dressed with America Out gear to cheer on their team.
The Phoenix and the Captains line up head to head as anticipation builds for the next play. “It was tough — we played a good team, but I think we’ve been improving every game, ” senior Numair Huq said. “From that game, our biggest take away was that we needed to work more as a team and figure out what our goals were.”
November 1, 2021
Coach George Masten makes a speech arming the players for the Friday night game. The players came together in a huddle to prepare themselves for the second home game of the season against Loudoun County.
