I am so excited as I type the recommendations this week! What to know why? Because the LHSAA Girls Volleyball State Play-Offs start today in the Cajundome!
This will be my first time attending the state playoffs. Normally, the playoffs take place at the Ponchartrain Center in Kenner, La, but due to setbacks and damage from Hurricane Ida, the playoffs were moved right in our own backyard of Acadiana.
Volleyball has been a part of my life since I was young. It is where I made friends, stayed active, learned how to push myself, and most importantly learned how to be part of a team. I remember playing in my high school days like it was yesterday! The things I learned on and off the court during that time I believe helped mold and develop me not only as player but as a person. The game of volleyball depends on the entire team. And while you can have a bunch of superstar hitters, back row defenders and awesome servers all those amazing skills don't mean much if you are not able to play as a team.
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I have been an avid volleyball lover, player, and coach for both recreational teams and middle school teams. I enjoyed every minute of coaching my own daughters as well as other girls and watching them develop the same passion I have for the sport. As a proud volleyball mom, watching my three daughters play always made my heart fill with joy.
After years of recreational and club ball, my youngest two have been playing with Highland Baptist Christian School for the last two years. This year they played on the Freshman and JV teams. We were all so excited to see our Varsity team make the State Playoffs this year and will be in the Cajundome cheering them on tonight!
What's even better is that tonight's game is bringing back some nostalgia for me. Why? Well, Highland Baptist will be playing Metairie Park Country Day tonight, and I played ball with their head coach and assistant coach as a girl growing up in New Orleans. It certainly all does come full circle doesn't it?
We have some other teams from the Macaroni Kid New Iberia area that made the playoffs as well including, Catholic High School, Morgan City High School, and Central Catholic. I want to give a huge shout out these teams and all teams, coaches, parents, and fans for supporting these girls this volleyball season.
Now on to the top 5 recommendations for you and your family to enjoy this week!
1. LHSAA State Volleyball Tournament
Thursday, 11/11/21, Lafayette
Enjoy the high school sports action of the volleyball state playoffs in the Cajundome from November 11 through 13. Some of the schools that have made State playoffs this year include Catholic High, Highland Baptist Christian School, Central Catholic, and Morgan City. Congrats to all our local schools for making state playoffs this year!
2. If Headstones Could Talk - Living History Cemetery Tour
Friday, 11/12/21, 5:30 to 8:00pm
Take a guided, living history tour of the cemetery and listen as "residents" recount stories of what life was like in Abbeville in the 1800's. Tours will depart every 30 minutes from The Depot at Magdalen Place beginning at 5:30pm. This is a great way for the kids to learn more about our local history!
3. 1st Annual Veteran Heritage Festival - Star Spangled Saturday
Saturday, 11/13/21 10:00am to 4:00pm
Celebrate Veteran's Day by supporting the Louisiana Military Museum in Abbeville. On Star Spangled Saturday, there will be Living History Demos - Museum Tours - Kids Activities - Veteran Services -Live Music - Food - Fun - And MORE!
4. Fall Art Walk & Bayou Bargain Pop Up Shops
Saturday, 11/13/21 3:00 pm to 7:00pm
This is the perfect chance to stroll through beautiful downtown New Iberia! The Downtown Art Walk will feature artists and crafters set up along East & West Main Street, DeCourt Gallery, and A&E Gallery on W. St. Peter Street. Bayou Bargain Pop Up Vendors will be in the Steamboat Pavillion on Main Street. Live music will provided by 2 In The Chamber.
5. Small Business Saturday Market
Saturday, 11/13/21 11:00 am to 4:00pm
In the celebration of Small Business Saturday that is celebrated at the end of November, this is the perfect event to head out to that lets you support local shops and vendors and get some holiday shopping done. Food, face painting for the kids, photo ops with the Grinch and much more.
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