Upperman High School volleyball is prioritizing consistency across all aspects of the program as the team looks to build on last season’s state tournament appearance. And, you know, that’s going to carry us into hopefully a repeat of a state tournament appearance.” Permenter said the experience of reaching the state tournament has shifted the team’s mindset from hoping to qualify to expecting to compete at that level. “I think last year when, you know, we got to state, I think the only group that had state tournament experience was the seniors who went as freshmen,” Permenter said. Permenter said the student-athletes participate in community service projects, such as assisting with the Special Olympics special needs volleyball tournament.