Kincso’s Road to Victory

Sonia Girouard and Onelis Ramirez • October 3, 2025

Kincso Kohutics and Vanessa Healey blocking the ball from E.O Smith.

Kincso Kohutics led the South Windsor High School’s freshman volleyball team to victory at their away game against E.O Smith on Friday, September 26th.

Freshman number 24, Kohutics was the captain for the second set of the game. She is extremely versatile and well-rounded, showing exceptional skills in both defense and offense on the court.

Because she does gymnastics, Kohutics has been introduced and advanced quickly into the game of volleyball, “It’s definitely helped me with dynamics, jumping, etc.” She commented. “It’s also prepared me mentally being okay with the fact that sometimes I’ll mess up.”

The Prowl asked coach Keith Raczkowski how Kohutics is valuable to the team. “It starts with her attitude, her athleticism, and being a quick learner.” He told The Prowl. “She can play all positions, and she can pass, set, and hit well.”

Being a reliable player on the court, Kohutics is able to support her teammates and they are able to depend on her. Kohutic’s optimistic attitude and inspirational personality make her a great teammate and friend.

“In the home game against Manchester, she made 16 straight serves. For her first season playing volleyball, she’s picked up the game very quickly.” Raczkowski commented.

Kohutics has proved herself in serving again and again. In the away game, Kohutics got 1 ace in the second set and served 5 times overall.

Although the freshman team lost the first set 14-25, during the second set they won 25-14, and in the third set, the Bobcats took yet another win for the season with 15-7.

Kohutics never gives up when the team is down points and is always trying to lift her teammates up with positive encouragement. Kohutics has a next play mentality that lightens the atmosphere with her teammates.

When asking her teammates who played in the second set against E.O Smith, Freshman Gargi Ahirrao said, “Kincso knows how to adjust really well on the court and that makes her significant on the team.”

Through the rest of the season, Kohutics will continue to help her teammates to a well-deserved victory by showing positivity.

About the Contributors

Sonia Girouard, Staff Writer

Sonia Girouard is a staff writer for The Bobcat Prowl at South Windsor High School. Sonia is a first year journalism student and is a freshman in high school. Sonia enjoys writing about sports and feature stories for the paper . Outside of school, she participates in lacrosse, volleyball, and swimming. After high school Sonia hopes to pursue a career in criminal justice.

Onelis Ramirez, Staff Writer

Onelis Ramirez is a staff writer for South Windsor High School’s newspaper, the Bobcat Prowl. A lover of writing, Onelis is excited to write a variety of articles for the school paper. It is her first year of Journalism and she hopes to return next year. Outside of Journalism, Onelis plays volleyball for the South Windsor High School freshman volleyball team. In the future, Onelis plans to pursue a career in forensics.

Lily Swett, Staff Writer

Lily Swett is a first year staff writer for The Bobcat Prowl newspaper for the school. Lily is a senior at South Windsor High School, she plays volleyball,and enjoys reading in her free time. During the winter and spring Lily works for the after school program at Orchard Hill. She has a passion for creative writing and enjoys reading opinion pieces written by other people. In the future Lily would love to be an Elementary school teacher and inspire kids to read and write. Lily believes that reading and writing is the key to success, that is why she decided to write for The Prowl.