Highlight Reel: Napoleon/Vandercook Lake

November 4, 2014

The Napoleon volleyball team defeated Michigan Center 3-0 in a Class C District opener Monday. Click the headings below for MHSAA.tv highlights and the final link to watch the match in full. 

Killer Coutu - Here's a nice kill by Vandercook Lake's Paige Coutu during a Class C District match against Napoleon

Ace From The Court Jester - To finish out the second set, Napoleon's Kaylee Jester delivers a service ace. Napoleon won the set over Vandercook Lake, 25-21.

Kortz Hits The Hole - During the third and final set of this Class C District match, Napoleon's Paige Kortz hits the opening in the defense to score.

Watch the entire match by Clicking Here.

Be the Referee: Volleyball Unplayable Areas

By Paige Winne
MHSAA Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

November 14, 2023

Be The Referee is a series of short messages designed to help educate people on the rules of different sports, to help them better understand the art of officiating, and to recruit officials.

Below is this week's segment – Volleyball Unplayable Areas - Listen

We’re on the volleyball court today when my teammate’s second touch sends the ball towards the bleachers, still on our side of the net. I take off running to attempt to hit it over and jump onto the first row of the stands in order to reach it. I am able to volley the ball over the net, and remarkably it falls to the floor untouched for a point. Or is it?

It is not. The bleachers are not a playable area in volleyball, so my hit wouldn’t count. It would actually be a point for the other team. Despite my best parkour efforts, it’s all for naught.

With player safety in mind, there are other unplayable areas in volleyball including the area behind the benches and the space between the benches and scorer’s table.

Before each match, the officials go over playable and unplayable areas with both coaches.

Previous Editions

Nov. 7: Pass/Kick Off Crossbar - Listen
Oct. 31: Cross Country Interference - Listen
Oct. 24: Soccer Overtime - Listen
Oct. 17: Tennis Spin - Listen
Oct. 10: Blocked Kick - Listen
Oct. 3: Volleyball Double & Lift - Listen
Sept. 26: Registration Process - Listen
Sept. 20: Animal Interference - Listen
Sept. 13: Feet Rule on Soccer Throw-In - Listen
Sept. 6: Volleyball Jewelry - Listen
Aug. 30: Football Rules Similarities - Listen
Aug. 23: Football Rules Differences - Listen