Athlete Profile: Hannah Cerveny

The Gresham Community High School volleyball team has churned out several powerful attackers over the last few seasons. The player setting those hitters up was often Hannah Cerveny, who is hoping to help her team to a memorable season.

The senior setter already has put together several big matches this fall.

Gresham went 2-0 during an Aug. 24 triangular in Gresham. In a win over Rosholt, Cerveny led the team with 23 assists. Against Gillett, she posted 22 assists.

Gresham earned a 1-2 record in a tough tournament on Aug. 26 in Three Lakes. In a win over Prentice, the senior had 12 assists. In a loss to Three Lakes, Cerveny had 12 assists and 10 digs, while tallying 17 assists in a setback to Mercer.

Cerveny was credited with 10 assists in a sweep of Bowler on Aug. 28 in Gresham.

She has landed on the Central Wisconsin Conference-North Division second team in each of the past two fall seasons. She also helped the Wildcats reach sectionals during the alternate fall season this past spring.

Q: When did your interest in volleyball begin?

A: My interest in volleyball began in fifth grade when I would watch my older cousins play and then inspired me to play!

Q: What is your favorite part about the volleyball season?

A: My favorite part is every game, every play and every point.

Q: Your team has some lofty goals for the season. What does the team need to do in order to achieve those?

A: We need to all support each other and stay positive even when things get hard. We also need to keep encouraging each other to do our very best. I know we will do great things!

Q: You’ve enjoyed a strong high school career on the volleyball court. Talk about some of the work you do in the offseason to prepare for the high school season.

A: I play volleyball with my sisters (Jocelyn and Allie), and I do workouts to keep in shape.

Q: Do you have any individual goals you hope to accomplish this season?

A: My individual goals for this season include setting the best I possibly can so I can help my teammates succeed.

Q: As a senior, how are you helping lead the rest of the team?

A: I am the setter of the team so I lead the team by making plays. I also love encouraging the younger players to do their very best.

Q: Do you have any rituals you go through before a match starts?

A: We harmonize!

Q: What’s your favorite memory of competing on the Gresham volleyball team?

A: Winning two regional championships and a conference championship.

Q: Favorite movie, TV show and musical artist?

A: Movie – “The Longest Ride” and “The Man from Snowy River.” TV show — “The Incredible Dr. Pol.” Musical artist – Morgan Wallen.

Q: Name one thing about yourself that not many people know.

A: I can wiggle my ears!

Q: What’s the greatest piece of advice you have ever been told?

A: Always give it your all, because you never know when it could be your last. Just leave it all out on the court.

Q: What are some things you hope to accomplish after graduating high school?

A: I hope to become a large animal vet because I love cows and horses. I also would like to travel to many cool places!

AT A GLANCE

Athlete: Hannah Cerveny

Sport: Volleyball

Positions: Setter

School: Gresham Community High School

Year: Senior