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Knights ready for memorable volleyball campaign

Aberdeen Christian volleyball coach Maggie Jett, center, gives her team some instructions on a drill during practice Tuesday. The Knights open their season hosting Ipswich on Tuesday. Photo by John Davis taken 8/17/2021
This is the year. What was once a young nucleus is now a veteran group of seniors, players have momentum coming off a record-setting basketball season, and Aberdeen Christian has added a couple of key pieces to the puzzle. Put it all together and it's easy to see why the expectation level is at an all-time high for the Knights volleyball team. "I am very excited. I’m thrilled that we have our entire starting lineup back for this year, which is awesome," said Christian coach Maggie Jett. "This group has been together for six years playing some varsity time. They’re seasoned and they’re ready to go. Obviously, our two new additions are exciting." The Knights will once again be led by senior jumping jack Mary Fites who has been the team's top hitter and leader on the floor. "She’s our constant. She’s just that consistent player we can rely on for serving, passing, defense, hitting," Jett said. "It’s nice she gets a little bit of support on the offensive line this y

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