Every two weeks, the Patriot will randomly pick a student from the directory, find out more about his or her life, and prove that every student has a story.

Freshman Madysin Eisenhuth wanted to try something new when she entered high school, and she’s certainly not regretting the choice.

Eisenhuth decided to try out for the women’s volleyball team. When Eisenhuth made the JV volleyball team, she trained and played with her teammates that “became like a family” for two months.

“We care for each other and we always help each other out, whether it has to do with school or not. We always had a great time and we were really like a huge family,” Eisenhuth said.

She also tried out for Upper Chesapeake Volleyball Club, UCVC, where many of the JC volleyball players participate after the fall season at JC is over.

Eisenhuth worked tirelessly for her first match of the year. “The first match is a little nerve-racking, but you get used to it, and the rush of happiness you get when you are in the game is amazing. I love it,” Eisenhuth said.

Though it was challenging at first, Eisenhuth was persistent. “After the first game, you pretty much know what to expect and the only thing that you have to do is do your best every second you are on the court,” Eisenbuth said.

The practices were challenging and somewhat time-consuming, with practice after school every day for two hours, but Eisenhuth still enjoyed every second of it. “We have a lot of fun because we had such an amazing coach and everyone loves each other on the team, so we always looked forward to practice,” Eisenhuth said.

Eisenhuth could not be happier with her decision to join the women’s JV volleyball team with its positive people and environment.

“We had a team that was made of so many great girls. They were so fun to be around and really welcoming, which is nice considering I am a freshman,” Eisenhuth said.

Ashley Beyer is a Lifestyles Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.