Junior Comets Volleyball Wraps Up a Bright Season

​The Naselle Junior Comets volleyball team is closing out their season with a final away game against Clatskanie on Tuesday, October 21.
It’s been a fun and rewarding season for this group of 4th–6th grade girls, who’ve spent the past few months building friendships and sharpening their volleyball skills. Coaches Annie Herrold and Sylvia Hoagland, who also happen to be sisters (and moms to players on the team), say it’s been a joy coaching such a positive and hardworking group of young athletes.

​“These girls are eager to learn, encourage one another, and really challenge themselves,” said the coaches. “It’s been such a pleasure watching them grow.”

​This season, the Junior Comets also got a special taste of what’s ahead in their volleyball journey. The coaches helped connect the youth and varsity programs by organizing a meet-and-greet and autograph night, where varsity players signed mini volleyballs for the younger girls before their game. The theme for the night was neon, and the Junior Comets went all out, decked in bright colors and cheering their hearts out for the varsity squad.

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​Beyond the court, the team showed their community spirit through a “Fill in Your Volleyball” fundraiser, collecting donations to support the Naselle Youth Sports Club. The funds help cover the costs of uniforms, equipment, and ensure that local youth sports remain accessible for all families, keeping financial barriers a non-issue.
To celebrate the end of a successful season, the team is gathering for a pizza party and pin-decorating event, where they’ll craft custom pins to give to the Clatskanie players as a gesture of good sportsmanship during their final game. ​It’s the perfect ending to a season that’s been about more than just volleyball; it’s been about teamwork, growth, and community pride.