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 October 2007 Volleyball Schedule
 
October 1
9th Round Robin at Eddyville-Blakesburg   5:30
October 2
9/JV/V at Albia  5:30
October 6
Varsity - DC Tournament here   9am
  Sophmore Tournament at Mediapolis  9 am
   Freshman  Tournament at Burlington    9 am
October 8 
JV at Moravia  6 pm
October 9 
Varsity SCC Tournament at Albia  5 pm (time may be changed)
October 13
Varsity at Centerville Tournament   9 am

October 22
3A Regional Tournament at Washington 7 pm  vs Washington
October 24
 Second Round Regional at Pella (if we win)
October 29
Regional Final  at Oskaloosa (if we win at Pella)

November 7-10 
State Volleyball Tournament at Cedar Rapids.
 
  

The History of Volleyball

1895: William G. Morgan created the game of volleyball.

1900: a special ball was designed for the sport.

1916: in the Philippines, an offensive style of passing the ball in a high trajectory to be struck by another player (the set and spike) were introduced.

1917: the game was changed from 21 to 15 points.

1920: three hits per side and back row attack rules were instituted.

1928: it became clear that tournaments and rules were needed, the United States Volleyball Association (USVBA, now USA Volleyball) was formed. The first U.S. Open was staged, as the field was open to non-YMCA squads.

1934: the approval and recognition of national volleyball referees.

1964: Volleyball was introduced to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

1977:  Coach Marty Barnett became the first volleyball coach at Davis County High School.

1984: the U.S. won their first medals at the Olympics in Los Angeles. The Men won the Gold, and the Women the Silver.

1994: First Davis County appearance at the Iowa State Tournament

1995: The Mustangs begin a 7 year reign as South Central Conference Champs!

1996:  Davis County makes its 2nd State Tournament appearance

1997:  Third State Tournament appearance for Davis County

2001:  Fourth State Tournament Appearance.