Fayetteville’s Lone Senior Volleyball Player Leading Lady Lions to Strong Start
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Fayetteville senior Devynn Moeckel in the school’s gym. Photo by Jeff Wick
The Fayetteville volleyball team is state-ranked and has gotten off to 18-9 record this season.
The Lady Lions are a young team, but get strong leadership from the team’s lone senior, Devynn Moeckel, who is among the team leaders in digs.
“She’s been with us for four years now. She’s stepped up and done some different roles for us this year,” said Fayetteville head volleyball coach Marcus Sodek, who used Moeckel as the team’s setter Tuesday because of the illness of another player and she responded with 31 assists. “She’s proven to be versatile and has a great attitude. That’s all you can ask for.”
We’re proud to honor Devynn Moeckel as this week’s Fayette County Athlete of the Week. Here’s our interview with her.
What’s it like being the only senior on this volleyball team? “I love it. It’s very rewarding.”
How long have you been playing volleyball? “All through high school.” (She started the sport her freshmen year.)
What other sports do you do at Fayetteville? “I’m in basketball. I used to run track. I ran cross country.... Basketball is my favorite.”
What’s your favorite color? “Purple.”
What’s your favorite movie? “The Notebook.”
Who is your favorite musical artist? “I listen to everything.”
What is your favorite food? “Chicken alfredo.”
If you could have dinner with three celebrities, who would you choose?
“Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Steph Curry.”
Do you have any pets?
“I have a dog – Journey.”
Who is your loudest teammate? “I’d say me, but other than me, I’d say Emily Keilers.”
Who is your funniest teammate? “Scotti Beseda.”
Y’all have had such a great start to this season, how do you think it’s been going? “It’s been good, but I think we can do better.”
What do you want to do after graduation? I want to be a nurse. What is your dream job? “A NICU (Neonatal intensive care unit) nurse or a labor and delivery nurse.”
What are your goals for yourself and the team the rest of the season? “Just to stay confident and go far.”