Women's B/BB Champions - Tucson Power VBC Fireplay

Coral Koch’s team’s name came from wanting the team to play with fire, but wanting to make it one word. For the Adult Women’s BB division, the “Fireplay” team lived up to their moniker with a win over the Digging Divas at Adult Regionals held May 1 st.

Koch’s team started the season ranked 14 and worked their way up the whole season. Despite a losing season record, the Fireplay put it together when it was necessary, culminating with their championship day. “The regional tournament was a good experience mainly because we fought hard and won through some small adversities.” Koch says of the regional tournament that saw her and teammates play through recent injuries and another suffering a back injury that day.

Koch says a part of their success is their relationship with each other. “This group has played together for a few seasons and we just laugh so much but then get serious in the crunch times.” She admits. “We are competitive but are friends enough to not get angry with each other. So we enjoy all our volleyball together.”

The Fireplay is headed to Denver for the first time to play in the Open Nationals in late May. “We are playing at Nationals for the first time for many on the team. Everyone is very excited and looking forward to the competition.”