When the Loyalist Lancer's women's volleyball team steps onto the hardwood court, they are not just teammates; they’re a family. They work as a single unit towards victory, and their 6-1 start to the season proves it. Players and coaches agree the ladies are less catty with each other this year, and more supportive.

On one hand, the veterans are leading the ladies in a new direction this season but on the other hand, the rookies are taking the team by surprise this year by stepping into their roles much faster than expected.

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If you don't know this year's team very well, check out each of the player's profiles.

Get in the middle of the action with a slideshow of photos from Lancer's home games against the Durham Lords and the Trent Excalibur.

If you want to hear from the coaches about this year's team, check out the full interviews.