Abby Mertle practices serving during a Clear Lake High School varsity volleyball workout on Monday in Lakeport. Barring any further COVID-19 delays, the 2020 volleyball season is scheduled to officially open Dec. 7, a delay of almost four months because of the pandemic, with match play opening early in 2021 and the season running through March. The Cardinals return all but one starter from last year’s squad and inherit a fair share of talent from a junior varsity team that went 14-0 in league play. Voluntary workouts are limited to 10 players because of COVID-19 protocols, including social distancing and no sharing of volleyballs. (Photos by Brian Sumpter)
