Recap of girls’ volleyball season 

The DBHS 2024 girls’ volleyball season ended in the district semifinals on October 15th against Coral Springs High School. The girls won with a score of 3-0. They proceeded to the district finals and sadly lost to West Boca Raton 1-3. The Bucks made history this year, achieving stats that Deerfield has never seen before.

“We made history this year. We finished 14-4 and achieved a winning streak of 11 games, the longest in volleyball history at Deerfield. We also made the District Finals for the first time since 2008. This was a very special group of student-athletes, and I’m honored to have been allowed to coach them” Head coach Nolan DeBrocq said. This proves that you can do whatever you put your mind to and achieve great things.

“Hard work and dedication pay off. We practiced, sometimes 6 days a week, and the passion from the players showed as they all came, wanting to improve not only as individuals but as a team.” Coach Debbie DeBrocq said. Where there’s a will, there’s a way and these girls gave it their all and almost made it all the way.

“In the high-stakes games where one loss will end your season, the nerves are high. They had to overcome that to beat Fort Lauderdale in a close 3-2 victory. In the District Finals against West Boca, I think everyone’s emotions got the best of them and that was a factor in our loss” Nolan said. The Bucks had a great season and fought their hardest, at the end of the day that’s all that matters.

“Volleyball is a team sport and needs all 6 players on the court to work together. Everyone played a role in our success this season. With that said, Mari Nelson played a big part in our victories. As the captain, she commanded the court and led the team to its successful season” Nolan said. Mari finished the season with 216 kills, 60 aces, and 243 digs. She went on to win the 2024 all-star North team MVP.

With many of their experienced seniors leaving this year, the next group of girls is going to have to work hard to play up to the expectations for next season but with their hard work and dedication the bucks are going to be just fine.         .                                                                      

Written by Ava Murcliffe | Graphic Designed by Ava Murcliffe

Published December 6, 2024 | ePathfinder | Sports