South Beloit Volleyball Played with Honor and Grit for the Seven Seniors who ended their careers on Wednesday night.
You set the best record of 27-7, brought home a lot of firsts for little ole South Beloit volleyball
SOUTH BELOT, IL - Wednesday night marked a meaningful milestone for the South Beloit SOBO's volleyball team, as seven seniors took the court one final time in SOBO's colors. The SOBOs lost in the 2nd round of the 1A IHSA Girls Volleyball Postseason Tournament.
1st set 25-20 Woodstock Marian Central
2nd set 31-29 Woodstock Marian Central
This group of seven seniors' contributions—on and off the hardwood—have shaped the spirit and strength of this program.
- #3 Chloe Ayotte – A tenacious defensive specialist and outside hitter who brought energy to every rally.
- #4 Mariah Andrews – Reliable on the right side, known for her steady presence and determined play.
- #5 Charlie O’Brien – A force in the middle, blocking and hitting with precision and poise.
- #9 Shelby Ambrose – Versatile on the right and outside, always ready to adapt and deliver.
- #14 Serena Hoffman – A middle hitter and blocker who anchored the net with confidence.
- #15 Peyton Lervik – The team’s libero and defensive backbone, reading plays with instinct and grit.
- #16 Macey Lineman – A setter and outside hitter who kept the offense flowing and the team connected.
Head Coach Cole Nelson posted this on his personal social media after the season-ending loss to Woodstock Marian Central on Tuesday night.
"After a tough night going out with a fight, I want to thank all you amazing young athletes for your grit, determination, will never to give up, and fighting for every last point. You gave me one hell of a season as a first-year varsity head coach. You set the best record of 27-7, brought home a lot of firsts for little ole South Beloit volleyball hardware from the Boone tournament, chasing all season to be conference champs, setting your foot print as a force to be reckoned with, and winning the NAC tournament and making it to the second round of regionals. As your coach, I am so damn proud of all of you. I will miss you dearly and always remember this team. Thank you for accepting me as your coach, believing in me to coach you all, and giving me your all, even though I know you may not have always agreed. You never faltered. I wish you all the best of luck, and I will be watching and cheering for you all in your futures. Here's to the best historic season that you all earned. Take care of yourselves. Here's to the 25-26 Volleyball season."
Special thanks to Dustin Lervik for capturing the emotion and action of the season. Thank you to Dustin Lervik and Coach Cole Nelson for the images used in the story. To view more of Dustin’s photography, visit the full gallery [HERE].
