SILSBEE — The Silsbee Tigers Volleyball team participated in a volleyball tournament against other schools in the area across several days. The varsity team took gold and went un-defeated, with junior varsity winning third place in the bronze bracket of the tournament. Coach Carlyn Nichols shouted out several team members, including right side hitter Ryann Norsworthy, libero Avery Fontaine and outside Addi Durant. Team members Ava and TLew were also mentioned on the school’s athletics page for their hard work. “Ryann is new this year and has been taking on a more leadership role this year. Addi has also come out strong this year, and Avery runs our defense well, and had 16 digs on day one of the tournament,” she said. “We have a lot of seniors this year, but we are excited to have the new kids step up into the team.” This is the first year Nochols has coached for Silsbee High School, coming in from Westbrook High School. “The biggest difference for me was the size, but my fiance’s family is here and I love the small town community Silsbee has to offer,” she said. “Everyone feels like family.” Playing as a setter and hitter when she was in high school, she originally planned to play afterwards, but decided to go into coaching instead. “I’ve felt so welcomed since I’ve gotten here and I’m so excited to be here,” she shared.