Washington Husky Women take on Perugia 2012 Club Team
by Ian Caruana and Jerold Smith
This week we were invited to attend a volleyball match between the University of Washington Huskies who played the local Perugian Club Team. The UW women had come to Perugia during a whirlwind tour of Europe that began June 17 when they arrived in Vienna, Austria, said Jimmy Bowen, director of operations for the team.
After playing in Vienna, the Dawgs traveled to Slovenia for three matches before heading to Venice and Milan for
additional competitions. The June 24 match with Perugia was their final game before they departed to Rome for a few days of sightseeing and the return trip to Seattle.
It was rewarding to see just one more aspect of our sister city relationship as we make connections and solidify permanent ties across the water.
The exhibition in Perugia was an exciting event. Though the UW woman were generally taller than the Perugia team, whose regular season ended in May, it was still was a fiercely fought game.
The score may have made it seem that the Huskies tromped the Perugians since they won all four quarters, but it was obvious to all in attendance that these Perugian women were talented and fought the the good fight the entire match.
Head Coach Jim McLaughlin said he was pleased with his team's performance during the European matches, in which his players won all but two outings. He said he was joined on the trip by three coaches and other staff that reinforced the efforts of the team. Several team family members also joined the tour for added support.
The end of the match in Perugia proved that this is all about fun and creating bonds. It was inspiring to see these young athletes exchange gifts, hugs and photos.
They laughed and posed for pictures just like young people should. Good sportsmanship was fully evident and the ladies proved that we can lose a match but win in life. They have learned what LIVINGLIFESBEST is all about!!
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| In true Sisterhood fashion - the UW women's volleyball team and the Perugian Club Team together. |
After playing in Vienna, the Dawgs traveled to Slovenia for three matches before heading to Venice and Milan foradditional competitions. The June 24 match with Perugia was their final game before they departed to Rome for a few days of sightseeing and the return trip to Seattle.
It was rewarding to see just one more aspect of our sister city relationship as we make connections and solidify permanent ties across the water.
The exhibition in Perugia was an exciting event. Though the UW woman were generally taller than the Perugia team, whose regular season ended in May, it was still was a fiercely fought game.The score may have made it seem that the Huskies tromped the Perugians since they won all four quarters, but it was obvious to all in attendance that these Perugian women were talented and fought the the good fight the entire match.
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| 6'4" Husky Melanie Wade poses with Marta Paffarini of Perugia |
The end of the match in Perugia proved that this is all about fun and creating bonds. It was inspiring to see these young athletes exchange gifts, hugs and photos.
They laughed and posed for pictures just like young people should. Good sportsmanship was fully evident and the ladies proved that we can lose a match but win in life. They have learned what LIVINGLIFESBEST is all about!!
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