Eli Schwartzman

Sophomore volleyball starter, London Bascomb has had an incredible season helping her team make it to the second round of the state tournament.

Prowl: How would you describe your playing style and what are your greatest strengths on the court?

Bascomb: “I’d describe myself as a hard-working, dedicated athlete, and my biggest strength is my passion for my sport and my desire to play. As a player, my playing style is one that could be described as an enthusiast, having a strong volleyball  IQ, and being assertive.” 

Prowl: How do you balance academics and athletics during volleyball season?

 Bascomb: “I try to utilize as much class time as possible including study halls that way I can have minimal work to do after school, and I’m able to dedicate more time to practices and games.” 

Prowl: What is the most important quality for a successful volleyball team?

Bascomb: “Teamwork is definitely the most important quality for a successful volleyball team being able to work together and trust your teammates is what sets apart a great team from the rest.” 

Prowl: How do you contribute to the team as a player?

Bascomb: “I try to be as vocal as I can while still being a comforting and encouraging player. Checking up on your teammates, I think, is one of the most important aspects of being a team player.” 

Prowl: Can you talk about a time when you faced a challenge as a volleyball player and how you overcame it?

Bascomb: “During the beginning of the season this year, I wasn’t the most confident going into the first few games. I had a lot of self-doubt, and I  realized that I was my biggest obstacle mentally when it came to my performance.” 

Prowl: What type of life lessons has volleyball taught you? 

Bascomb: “Volleyball has taught me a lot of lessons in self-confidence and maintaining a strong mindset during a game or a high-pressure situation.” 

Prowl: What is your favorite part of volleyball season?

Bascomb: “At the start of the season, when everyone is coming together from being apart for so long, and we get a chance to reconnect and see how much we’ve all progressed on the off-season.”

Prowl: What is your plan after high school?

Bascomb: “I’m still undecided on what I want to major in, but I definitely want to go to college, and I hope to be able to play volleyball going forward with my life and in college.”