EASLEY — At Easley’s Larry Bagwell Gymnasium June 22-24, thirteen girls

High school-age participants in the 2015 Number One Volleyball Camp pictured above are, front row, from left: Sarah Stewart, Elisabeth Heichel and Sabrina Stewart. Second row: Maggie Jordan, Addie Moore, Ammy Resendiz, Aspen Ridder and Mary Riley Van Duinen. Back row: Claire Wilson, Rylan McEntire, Emilyann Bates, Emma Ricks and Desire’ Lawson.

participated in the Number One Volleyball Camp Session 3 for high school players. Peggy Anthony, Erikka Chapman and Chelsea Anthony instructed the group in fundamentals and advanced skills such as floater serves, jump serving, short and deep serves, offensive shoots and quicks, cushioning hard spikes, floor skills, blocking and offense and defensive strategies.

The campers took part in drills and competitive games. The players were very receptive, fun to work with, respectful, and hard-working, according to camp director Peggy Anthony.

“They all improved a great deal, and I hope they will take the skills we’ve introduced, continue to practice and apply them to their game,” she said.

Awards were presented at the conclusion of camp. All-Stars from Daniel were: Emilyann Bates and Desire’ Lawson, rising 9th graders; from Pickens: Maggie Jordan, rising 10th, Sabrina Stewart, and Sarah Stewart, rising 9th; and from Liberty: Aspen Ridder, rising 9th. Sarah Stewart won all of the competitions to become the Bumping, Setting, and Serving Champion. Lawson won the Hardest Worker Award, while Emma Ricks of Savannah, Ga., won the Most Improved Award. Ridder was named Most Outstanding Player.