Fall Sports are kicking into gear as they prepare for their first games in the coming weeks. Practices started on Monday, Aug. 12, which is one week later than previous years.

“All the schools in Nebraska voted on whether NSAA should push things back,” athletic secretary Nicole Kubik said. “I think the main purpose of pushing the sports schedule back a week is to give kids extra time in between fall and winter sports.”

One of the first sports to play will be varsity volleyball. Their game will be a triangular against Seward and Norris on Thursday, Aug. 22 at Southwest, Southwest will play Seward at 5:00 p.m. then Norris at 7:00 p.m. All games will be held at Lincoln Southwest.

“I feel like our team this year is really bonding,” Varsity volleyball player senior Kate Hunzeker said. “I’m confident and very excited for our first game.”

Volleyball isn’t the only sport that’s starting up next week. All Softball teams will play on Thursday, Aug. 22 at Ta-Ha Zouka Softball Complex. Varsity and JV will play at 5:00 p.m. and Reserve will play at 6:30 p.m. at Ta-Ha Zouka Softball Complex.

“I’m really excited for the season, it’s definitely a different team than last year,” varsity softball player senior Abbie Squier said. “We have some room to improve, but I think our team can make a statement this year.”

Girls Varsity Golf will also play on Thursday, Aug. 22. At Holmes Golf Course in the Lincoln East Girls Golf Invitational. Their tournament will Start at 9:00 a.m. in the Lincoln East Girls Golf Invitational

“Our team is off to a good start already. So far the team dynamics have been great,” varsity golf player senior Brynn Sundquist said. “I think that we will play well this year. We are all in a good mindset.”

All other teams begin competition the week of Aug. 26.

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To a full schedule of all games this season, you can go to the LSW Athletics Calendar.