The emotional intensity of a Husky volleyball match rivals any sporting event out there. With raucous fans and a high octane attack featuring power hitters Becky Perry, Jill Collymore and Kindra Carlson, there are plenty of crowd pleasing kills.
So when the match is over, and the energy finally dies down, it might surprise the casual fan when Coach Jim McLaughlin points to a hitter that relies more on positioning and court smarts as a standout player from the match.
Senior Airial Salvo doesn't always crush the ball with as much ferocity as her teammates, but still leaves the opponent worse for wear.
"If you just watch her, you see that she makes a lot of good plays in a lot of situations," said McLaughlin. "We're always talking about the most important things we do is to serve and pass, and she does that well. Being in the right place and staying focused is important and she's able to do that. She makes a lot of plays that you just don't see."
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Salvo Does The Little Things That Make For Big Wins
Salvo Does The Little Things That Make For Big Wins
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