Ada Long
Davidson volleyball works together to put up a strong showing.
At the net, middle blocker Mia Compas ‘27 shifts momentum; in the back row, libero Adlee Grissett ‘29 fuels the defense. Together, their veteran skill and fearless energy are shaping a season of strength for Davidson volleyball. Neither Compas nor Grissett were fully set on Davidson College at first; however, they both described falling in love with their teammates and coaches. “You find a person on the court that you can connect with,” Grissett said. “The coaching staff is very involved with the team especially. They care about us [as] people, not just players.” That same care and commitment shaped Compas’ college journey. She attributes her growth and resilience as a player to the positive examples set by her teammates, especially this year’s seniors. “I think they told us a lot about strength and pushing through hard times,” Compas said. “I feel like our team has a lot of love. That’s our edge.” Now, Compas is the upperclassmen teaching the lessons she learned to the new Wildcats. That energy is exactly what Compas said gives her team an advantage. “We really do care about each other, and we bring a lot of passion to the court. We just really love volleyball, we love each other, and I think that’s what gives us strength and carries us through the match.” On Sept. 5-6, Davidson hosted its annual Wildcat Classic volleyball tournament. The Wildcats had a strong showing, sweeping Delaware State University and Elon University 3-0 before falling to Coastal Carolina University 0-3.
Next: The Wake Forest Invitational on Sept. 12.