<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2Qe0Qw_1EiDyg3j00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2Qe0Qw_1EiDyg3j00" width="1200" height="600" >BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Century volleyball enters the new season in a familiar position: at the top of the WDA preseason polls.The Patriots have won the past 12 WDA titles, but this year’s team will look different after the program graduated seven seniors, including two players who have moved on to compete at the Division II level.Despite the turnover, Century is not viewing this season as a rebuilding year.“I know some people are going to think, ‘Oh, maybe it’s a rebuilding year with less seniors,’ but I don’t think of it like that at all,” said senior Madelyn Staloch. “We have a lot of really good young talent.”That young talent has spent the past several seasons learning from the sidelines. Now, many of those players will have the opportunity to take on larger roles this year.“We’ve got a lot of kids that really challenged last year’s team, if not the year before’s team, in practice,” said Century head coach Jamie Zastoupil. “So I think they are just ready for their time.”While the Patriots may lack some of the experience they had in previous seasons, the intensity and expectations inside the gym have remained the same.“I am just looking forward to trying to be a better leader for all the younger players in this gym because there is a lot more than usual,” said senior Parker Lutman. “I am just really excited to be able to help them as the seniors did last year for me.”That leadership has become a defining part of the Century volleyball program.The Patriots have appeared in 18 state championship matches since 2002, establishing a tradition that continues to motivate the next generation of players.“Our past leaders and our past groups have done such a good job of proving what Century volleyball is that kids are just eager to step into this,” said Zastoupil.Returning to the basics will be an important focus for the Patriots this season.“She sets a really big standard for us, which makes us the team we are,” said Lutman.For Century, the pursuit of another championship is about more than wins. The Patriots hope to maintain the energy and enjoyment that has helped define the program.“I think we know how to have a lot of fun and a lot of energy with each other,” said Staloch. “I think that’s what we are going to try and expect here, just a lot of energy and fun.”Century opens its season Tuesday against Williston as the Patriots begin another campaign with new faces, experienced expectations and the same winning standard.</div></body>

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Century volleyball enters the new season in a familiar position: at the top of the WDA preseason polls. The Patriots have won the past 12 WDA titles, but this year’s team will look different after the program graduated seven seniors, including two players who have moved on to compete at the Division II level.

Century volleyball embraces new talent while chasing another title

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Century volleyball enters the new season in a familiar position: at the top of the WDA preseason polls. The Patriots have won the p

Century volleyball embraces new talent while chasing another title

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