Bryan College Triangle

by Kristyn Proctor
Staff Writer

Lady Lions Volleyball

Despite last Thursday’s disappointing 3-1 loss by the women’s volleyball team to the Lady Bulldogs of Union College in the AAC tournament, the team says they still want to “do something remarkable” this season, starting with the National Christian College Athletic Association’s playoffs this weekend.

“We still have an opportunity to top our 2007 season, which was the best in Bryan history,” Leo Sayles, the head coach, said.  “I would love to see us advance to NCCAA nationals again and use our 2007 experience to go and get into the Final Four, which is a real possibility if we can survive the regional playoffs.” Read full story »

by Ericka Simpson, Triangle staff writer

Bryan College students roared with excitement as they gathered to watch their school’s volleyball team defend its title as the number one team in the Appalachian Athletic Conference.

Lions fans cheer on the Volleyball team with rigor and excitement.

“At each game, the intensity of the fans can be felt by the players on the court,” Head Volleyball Coach Leo Sayles said.

The number of students attending the volleyball matches has increased this year, according to Sayles. He said that some matches in previous years were well attended by the student body, but this year has been different.

“In the overall matches this year, a higher number of students are coming to watch consistently,” said Sayles.

He has observed a larger portion of non-athletes attending the matches. The volleyball team’s schedule does not conflict as much with the soccer schedule this year. This allows the soccer players and more of the student body to support the volleyball team. Read full story »

by Emily McKeehan, Triangle staff writer

Though the Bryan College volleyball team appears to have had a bumpy start in its last two tournaments, Head Coach Leo Sayles says that he is still looking forward to a great season. Read full story »