Lady Railers celebrated in Roy S. Anderson Gymnasium

 

[November 12, 2023] 

The Lady Railers volleyball team arrived back in Lincoln on Saturday night around 10:00 p.m. and the team was given a police escort back to Lincoln Community High School. As the white Railers bus traveled down Kickapoo Street, the players were hanging out of the windows, waving to fans.

As the players and coaches entered Roy S. Anderson Gymnasium, Taryn Stoltzenburg was leading the way, carrying the heavy 2nd place trophy. Kloe Froebe was right behind Stoltzenburg with the game ball. Becca Heitzig came jogging into the gym next, and the team, managers and coaching staff followed close behind.

Athletic Director Neil Alexander was the first to grab the microphone and congratulate the girls and he was followed by Superintendent Dwight Stricklin, who thanked the girls for making this a season one for the record books. Principal David Helm spoke next and he said kind words about the girls and told them, "I am so proud of you. You make Lincoln proud."

Head Coach Kaylee Lowery also spoke and kept the thank you's going and she made mention of some of the individual records that were broken this season.

Co-captain Alyssa Company also spoke briefly before Neil Alexander invited players, family and fans to take pictures with the trophies on display.

All of the moms also posed with their daughters and that made for a really nice memory.

Some little fans even got autographs and longtime Railer supporters Wayne and Patsy Zurkhammer were on hand to congratulate their neighbor girl, Peyton Sasse.

Really and truly, with friends and family surrounding the players, the gym was full of smiles.

Playing at CEFCU Arena on the last day of the season is a goal that very few athletes attain and the girls can be very proud of a successful season.

Congratulations, Lady Railers!

[Teena Lowery]