Competition Heats Up on the Court

The Jordan Park Volleyball season brought hundreds of people to Jordan Park Camp each week.

The highly anticipated final Jordan Park Volleyball tournament brought players and spectators to the camp for fierce competition and the annual hog roast on Friday evening.

A total of 92 teams participated in this year’s season, which ran from June 2 to August 8.

"It's extremely encouraging to see teams made up of Community Groups, coworkers, old friends, and new acquaintances build one another up and get to know each other better through the league both on and off the courts," said Amelia Gibson of the Jordan Park Volleyball staff.

Along with Gibson, other Jordan Park Volleyball staff members include Kaden Bronzynski, Adam Nordaker, and Josh Smith.

Congratulations to the champion teams in each league:

• Division A sixes: Orville Ready Blockers (Marc Vander Velden, David Venass, Jason Eisenga, Kate Kostek, Jamie Ziegler, Ashley Roney)
• Division B sixes: Digs for Days (Jake Thompson, Liz Miller, Emily Albrecht, Josh Novey, Cheyenne Proudfoot, Caitlin Proudfoot, Niren Shrestha) 
• Division C sixes: Southies (Jon Schreiner, Jenny Schreiner, Molly Deutmeyer, Alicia Grandstaff, Hollie Butler, Nate Firkins, Jason Ostergaard) 
• Competitive fours: Checks and Balances (Josh Smith, Greg Altmaier, Beth Discher, Mollie Coffman)

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By Jackie Wallentin

Walnut Creek Windsor Heights

Bump, Set, Fellowship

The champion team of the recreational sixes league, "I Can Dig It," poses for a photo at Jordan Park.

The annual hog roast and a final tournament capped off another fun season of Jordan Park Volleyball on Friday, August 9.

A total of 30 recreational teams of six, 38 competitive teams of six, and 19 competitive teams of four participated in this year’s season, which ran from June 4 to August 9.

"When people participate in one of the leagues and invite others to play, it really creates an amazing opportunity for fellowship, outreach, and strengthening of relationships," said Josh Smith of the Jordan Park Volleyball staff. "That, coupled with the Christ-like example of so many team leaders and participants, helps to create a welcoming, fun, and positive environment."

Along with Smith, other Jordan Park Volleyball staff members include Amelia Gibson and Adam Nordaker.

Congratulations to the champion teams in each league:

• Recreational sixes:  I Can Dig It (Jessica Anderson, Bridgitte Haugen, Laura Jerome, Nic Jerome, Rob Patterson, Jon Touchette, Audrey Van Lohn)
• Competitive sixes: The Ace Team (Jason Eisenga, Katelyn Kostek, Marc Vander Velden, Erin Vander Velden, Dave Venas, Jaime Zeigler)
• Competitive fours: The Elites (Greg Altmaier, Mollie Coffman, Beth Discher, Josh Smith)