091119 Volleyball: Woodstock North vs Richmond-Burton (MA)

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Mary Kobler, a 15 year old Woodstock North sophomore, slaps hands with the Thunder's varsity team as she is introduced with them against Richmond-Burton during their volleyball game at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Margaret Johnson of Fairfield, right, and daughter Jenni sign a poster for Mary Kobler, a 15 year old Woodstock North sophomore, before the Woodstock North home volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Mary Kobler, a 15 year old Woodstock North sophomore, stands in a huddle with the Thunder's varsity team during their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Mary Kobler, a 15 year old Woodstock North sophomore, waves to attendees as she stands front and center with the Thunder's varsity team before they enter the gymnasium for their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Mary Kobler, a 15 year old Woodstock North sophomore, waves to attendees as she stands front and center with the Thunder's varsity team before they enter the gymnasium for their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Mary Kobler, a 15 year old Woodstock North sophomore, walks with the Thunder's varsity team past a line of Richmond-Burton, with everyone wearing a shirt reading "We Stand Together #marystrong" before their varsity volleyball game at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Mary Kobler, a 15 year old Woodstock North sophomore, hugs Woodstock North coach Eric Schultze as the Thunder take the court for their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Mary Kobler, a 15 year old Woodstock North sophomore, hugs her mom, Tricia Kobler as Woodstock North varsity coach Eric Schulze looks on before their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman volleyball team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Mary Kobler, a 15 year old Woodstock North sophomore, claps at the end of a huddle with the Thunder's varsity team before for their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Mary Kobler, a 15 year old Woodstock North sophomore, gets a kiss on the cheek from morther Tricia Kobler as they hug after an introduction with the Thunder varsity team prior to their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Mary Kobler, a 15 year old Woodstock North sophomore, is all smiles as she stands in a huddle with the Thunder before their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Woodstock North fans celebrate with posters commemorating Brooke Amann's 1,000th kill, which came during their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Woodstock North's Brooke Amann hugs an overjoyed Mary Kobler, 15, center, as Amann presents her classmate with a signed and mounted poster along with a basket full of gifts before their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman volleyball team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Mary Kobler, a 15 year old Woodstock North sophomore, slaps hands with the Thunder's varsity team before their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Kobler was on the froshman team last year but is not playing this year after successfully fighting off a brain tumor. Last week, Kobler was pronounced cancer-free and finished her radiation and chemotherapy, and the Thunder varisty team threw her a celebration.

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Jordyn Duncan of Richmond-Burton focuses on connecting with the ball during their volleyball game against Woodstock North at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Kylie Schulze of Woodstock North sets the ball up for her teammates during their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Woodstock North's Brooke Amann, right, celebrates a point with Avery Crabill, left, during their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Woodstock North's Avery Crabill, right, celebrates a point against Richmond-Burton during their volleyball game at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Woodstock North's (from left:) Brooke Amann, Kylie Schulze, and Kamryn Butenschoen celebrate a point by Amann which marked her 1,000th career kill, which happened against Richmond-Burton in the first match of their volleyball game at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Woodstock North coach Eric Schulze talks withAmanda D'Amico during their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Alyssa Wickersheim of Woodstock North, from left, hits the ball over as Richmond-Burton's Maggie Boro and Hannah Schleibinger jump in defense during their volleyball game at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Kylie Schulze of Woodstock North connects with the ballduring their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Woodstock North's Brooke Amann hits the ball just out of reach for Sarina Keim of Richmond-Burton during their volleyball game at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Richmond-Burton coach Lauren Hencier talks with the Rockets during their volleyball game against Woodstock North at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Richmond-Burton's Sarina Keim, left, and Jesse Klicker collide as they vie for the ball during their volleyball game against Woodstock North at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Woodstock North's Brooke Amann, back, hits the ball over as Jordyn Duncan of Richmond-Burton jumps at the net during their volleyball game at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Jesse Klicker of Richmond-Burton connects with the ball during their volleyball game against Woodstock North at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.

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Woodstock North coach Eric Schulze talks with the Thunder during their volleyball game against Richmond-Burton at Woodstock North High School on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2019 in Woodstock. Woodstock North won in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21.