The 2008 Windham Tech Volleyball team had a lot to live up to following the impressive 2007 season whose record was 16-2. To add more pressure this year’s team had to deal with a change in coaching staff as School Social Worker, Elizabeth Scheff, took over as head coach and Library Media Specialist, Kelly Martin, became the assistant coach. With one returning starter the season promised to be one of rebuilding. “I did not know really what to expect”, said Coach Scheff. “I figure this year would be a lot of trial and error as I figured out what worked and what didn’t”.

What ever it was, it worked.

The Lady Tigers finished with an impressive 14-4 season record and 17-6 over all record. “We not only met the same goals as last year’s team, we surpassed them”. The 2008 team made it to the CSC Conference finals where they fell to Grasso tech, (who gave WTHS two of their season losses). In addition this year’s team made it to the quarter finals of the CIASC Class S state tournament, where they took on the five time state champions’ Coventry High school. “It was not even a close game, but it was a fun game and we were honored to be playing such an incredible team”, said Coach Scheff. See Photos of the CSC Volleyball Championship Game.

This year’s success goes in large part to the tri-captains who led the girls all the way with their optimism and strength. Tri-Captains Aissia Allison and Crystal Nieves made 1st Team All- League Constitution State Conference, while other tri-captain Brittany Burke made 2nd Team. Together with remaining seniors Saira Valentin and Nicole Navarro the seniors fostered an environment of respect and determination.