Amelia Snider and the Sunlake Seahawks volleyball team are determined to break their losing streak in state tournament matches after falling short in back-to-back appearances. The team lost six consecutive sets against Oviedo last season, scoring only 26 points combined in the final two matches. Senior Amelia Snider, who has 931 career kills and is heading to Syracuse, wants to take on a leadership role as she transitions from sophomore and junior experiences. Coach Elyse Garcia Zapata emphasizes focusing on one set at a time while addressing team weaknesses through film study and targeted practice. The squad features strong senior hitters like Erinn Larson and Cailyn Barnes, along with new setter Melia Black who transferred from Carrollwood Day School. With an upcoming schedule including matches against powerhouse schools, the team aims to reach the championship match this season.
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- Amelia Snider has 931 career kills and is heading to Syracuse University
