Bethpage volleyball teams serve up gratitude at Volley for Vets

Bethpage High School’s boys and girls varsity volleyball teams came together for a friendly competition with a meaningful purpose on Nov. 10, hosting Volley for Vets in honor of Veterans Day.

The event brought players together in the Bethpage High School gymnasium to celebrate teamwork, sportsmanship and gratitude for the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Rather than competing as separate boys and girls teams, the varsity athletes joined forces to form four coed teams and faced off in a bracket-style tournament. Members of the junior varsity volleyball teams also contributed to the event by helping referee the matches.

Before the competition began, players took a moment to recognize junior varsity volleyball coach Mr. Costa, a military veteran, and thank him for his service.

In keeping with the event’s mission, spectators were encouraged to show their appreciation for veterans in place of traditional admission fees. Attendees could write a heartfelt thank-you card to a veteran or bring an item to donate to an organization supporting veterans.

Through a mix of friendly competition and community service, Volley for Vets gave Bethpage student-athletes a chance to honor those who have served while showing that teamwork extends well beyond the court.

Photo captions:

Photo 1: Spectators were encouraged to show support for veterans by writing thank-you cards in lieu of admission fees.

Photo 2: Before the competition began, players took a moment to recognize junior varsity volleyball coach Mr. Costa (on the right), a military veteran, and thank him for his service. 

Photos 3-5: Rather than competing as separate boys and girls teams, the varsity athletes joined forces to form four coed teams and faced off in a bracket-style tournament.

Photos courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District