This Volleyball season, coach Ryan Vonfeldt is changing things up a bit. Senior Brian Rogan is going to be the outside hitting starter for the first time ever. He has always been a setter but is stepping up this year for the team to fill the position.

“I’m expecting him to step up and lead the team this year and hopefully guide the team to State,” Vonfeldt said. “Brian is a great setter but he also is one of our best hitters as well.”

With this change in the line-up, Rogan is feeling the pressure of the season more than ever. He wants to lead his team to state but now he also must focus on playing this new position to the best of his potential which is crucial for the team’s success.

“I love hitting,” Rogan said. “I don’t get to do it that often, so this is a great opportunity. But it is also nerve-wracking to start this new rotation so close to the beginning of the season.”

This change in the line-up did not only effect Rogan, but the whole team as well. Everyone had to work hard to make the change a success. Junior Alex Bolte had to step up and set the whole time during the team’s first match against Howell, which was a totally new thing for him.

“It was very new for me,” Bolte said. “The hardest part was setting in the front row and having to block.”

Rogan hit outside against Howell and won in three games. The line-up was the one they have been practicing only for a couple of weeks, yet Rogan lead the team with 14 kills for the match.

“It was a tough game and it felt weird that I didn’t set the whole time,” Rogan said. “We pulled it off and I’m very proud that we can change up the line-up so soon to a game and for it to still work out.”

Another change for Rogan in his life will be continuing his volleyball career at one of the many colleges that are offering scholarships. These colleges include Lindenwood, Quincy, Mobap, Emerson, MO Valley, and Ohio State.

“I’m not quite sure where I’m going to go for college but I do know I will still be playing volleyball and hopefully I will be able to take it farther than just college ball,” Rogan said.

Although he doesn’t know where or who he will be playing for next year, he does know he wants his last high school season to be one he will never forget.

“I’m really excited to see how this season will play out and if there are any more major changes we need to make as a team,” Rogan said.