05/12/2026
We had 13 teams in action over Mother’s Day weekend.
12 teams travelled down to the Gatlinburg area to compete at the K2 Summer Blast in Sevierville, Tennessee.
12 Gray indeed did have a blast on and off the court at the K2 Summer Blast- including the girls coercing Cassie to ride the big slides ( they very much enjoyed hearing her screaming). All in all, they did only take away one win of the weekend but they were very close in all of their games and we really saw them adapting to each team they played as they needed to readjust based on the other teams strengths. We are very proud of these girls, especially in their last game when their setter had gotten sick. Coach Cassie had to throw in their right side to set and to run a 5-1 rotation, and both she and the team did great! Their team is very good at being supporting of one another and being able to play where they need to kick it another gear. They walked always with second in silver, and we are just so proud of the growth each and every one of them made this year. We can’t wait to see where their volleyball careers take them in the coming years!
Coach Joel and the ladies of 13 Orange were determined to finally break through the Gold Semi-Final barrier that had haunted them all season — and this weekend, they did exactly that.
After finishing first in their opening pool on Day 1, 13 Orange earned a crossover matchup against a powerhouse team from Atlanta that had been undefeated all season and had only dropped a single set entering the tournament. The girls came out fearless, taking the first set with confidence and intensity. The Atlanta squad responded quickly in set two, and despite a gritty comeback effort from 13 Orange, a few untimely unforced errors created a gap too large to overcome. Set three was a battle, with several tough calls not falling their way, and Atlanta narrowly escaped with the win.
Both teams ultimately secured the top two spots in the Gold Bracket, setting the stage for what everyone anticipated — a championship rematch. And what a battle it was.
The finals opened with incredible back-and-forth volleyball, but 13 Orange found another gear late in the set and closed it out 25-21. Just like the day before, set two proved challenging as unforced errors forced a decisive third set.
Before the final set, the girls fueled up with some Nerd Clusters and prepared to leave absolutely everything on the court. What followed was some of the best volleyball this team has played all season. Every rally felt impossible. Girls were diving into the stands, crashing into nets in the back of the court, and making unbelievable saves point after point. Neither team was willing to blink. Winning at 15 wasn’t enough — this one needed extra points.
In the end, lady luck just wasn’t on 13 Orange’s side, and they fell in a heartbreaking 17-15 finish. But when the final point ended, these girls held their heads high because they knew they had given absolutely everything they had. The respect they earned was undeniable. Spectators stopped to praise the team’s grit, heart, and determination, while even families from the opposing team commented that their team hadn’t faced anyone all season who competed with the same relentless energy and fight as 13 Orange.
While the championship didn’t end the way they hoped, this team showed tremendous growth, resilience, and heart all season long — and we could not be more proud of how far they’ve come.
Coach Carly and Corrine’s 14 Orange had a strong start to the tournament, finishing Day 1 with an impressive 6-0 set record and showing great teamwork and momentum throughout the day. After enjoying some time together at the water park, the team came into Day 2 looking a bit tired and lacking the same level of energy and focus they showed earlier in the weekend. They battled through a tough three-set match but ultimately fell in three sets to a team they were certainly capable of defeating. To their credit, the group responded well after the loss, regrouped, and finished the tournament with a strong final match win. The team closed the weekend with an overall 9-2 set record, which reflects the talent and potential this group has moving forward. The team is ready to get back in the gym for a quick turn-around tournament weekend heading into Indy Cup.
15 Black and coach Miranda were back in action starting the weekend down a setter, ranked 3rd in their pool, and their first match was against the 1 seed. The girls quickly showed that they were here to play and that they were underestimated, ultimately beating the 1 seed in 3 sets! After that they took care of the 2 seed and ended the day 3-0, going to Gold and showing us what we’ve known all season- they’re a strong team who can definitely get the job done! Day 2 pitted them against a tough South Carolina team in the first round of bracket play. Although they put up a fight in a nail biter all the way through, they couldn’t pull out the win. We’re so proud of how they played this weekend and came together as a team. Hard to believe there is 1 tournament left in the season but they’re ready to finish strong!
We’d like to do a shout out to the ladies of 12 Orange.
12 orange attended K2 Summer Blast with aspirations of being the bride and no longer the bridesmaid. Saturday morning’s first match started with a familiar foe in the way of Crush Gray. The girls were triumphant in two closely contested sets. This paved the way for the girls not losing a set the rest of the day. With their hard work they earned themselves so much deserved relaxation and fun at the water park.
Due to their hard work, the ladies received a first round bye. Coach Seth’s girls didn't take this lightly. They came out playing well in all facets, propelling them to a dominating two set sweep and a chance at winning the tournament. The team in their way? Crush 12 Black. Now, we never want to play another crush team, but if we have to, it is so much better as an all Crush Final.
The ladies of 12 Orange start strong and never backed down. 12 Orange won in 2 sets and earned their first tournament win of the year!!
We also want to give a special shoutout to all of the incredible moms out there — whether you spent the day relaxing at home or cheering inside a loud, hot, sweat-filled gym.
Thank you for the countless hours, unwavering support, rides, snacks, encouragement, and dedication you pour into the girls and the teams all season long. Your impact never goes unnoticed, and we’re beyond grateful for everything you do. You are the real MVPs and we hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!!