The volleyball team showed their spirit with matching pink jerseys!
The 4 year Varsity winning streak continues! The Mayfield community gathered in St. Francis High School’s gym on Saturday, October 12th for 3 thrilling volleyball matches. The event was held in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The cub’s raised over 1,500 dollars!
The phrase “Dig Pink” originates from The Sideout Foundation. The Foundation “connect[s] the sport of volleyball to a meaningful mission,” with the goal of “chang[ing] the future of cancer care.” Mayfield has been hosting “Dig Pink” Volleyball matches for the past 7 years. The event is always a big success, bringing the community together and raising funds for an important cause.
The Cubs sported pink accessories and special “Dig Pink” shirts to show their support!
“C – can’t touch our spirit, U – you wanna be us, B – because we beat them, S – S shout it out!” There was no time for silence at Dig Pink. Every second of the night was filled with loud cheers. Athletic Leadership Committee co-head Sissy Page ‘25 recalls what Dig Pink means to her and the Mayfield community: “From the energy and excitement leading up to the games to the day itself, Mayfield students love getting to cheer on their friends, support an important cause, and have a great time together.” She also adds how “Dig Pink is definitely one of [her] favorite Mayfield traditions because of the joy and excitement that surround every aspect of the games.”
The evening premiered at 3:30 with the Freshman/Sophomore volleyball game. The lowerclassmen courageously stepped onto the court, wearing their hearts on their pink sleeves and playing with passion and determination. Despite their tremendous effort, Flintridge Sacred Heart was victorious in the end. The Mayfield community yearned for a comeback.
JV dominated each set over the Sacred Heart Tologs. It was tied: FSHA having won the Freshman/Sophomore game and Mayfield having prevailed in the Junior Varsity game. It all came down to Varsity, and the Mayfield volleyball team did not disappoint. They instantly gained a lead over FSHA having won the first set 25-11. They continued this energy through the rest of the night winning the second set 25-15 and the third set 25-7. The cubs secured the win, and in doing so, marked the 4th straight victory in the rivalry, the longest in Mayfield athletics history!
The gym was decorated with encouraging posters, and the Cub Mascot hyped up the crowd!
No matter the outcome of the game, the annual Dig Pink tradition between Mayfield and FSHA demonstrates the ongoing support that both of these female oriented communities channel towards breast cancer awareness.
The cub’s support for breast cancer goes far beyond 3 thrilling volleyball matches. On Bellefontaine, the entire month of October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness. Every Wednesday (in the month of October) students wear pink Mayfield shirts with their uniform in solidarity. Additionally, the Student Council hosted a week-long Dig Pink fundraiser to raise money for breast cancer research. They sold pink necklaces, pink bandanas, pink temporary tattoos, and pink sunglasses, just to name a few of the options of pink spirit gear. The items were priced between $2-$5 and 100% of the proceeds were donated.
In reflection, Varsity Senior and star player Megan Lee ‘25 recalled her personal experience with breast cancer.
“Being able to play in the last 4 dig pink games are some of the best memories I’ve made at Mayfield,” Lee highlights, adding how “this year was the most important one because I wasn’t just playing to represent all women who experience breast cancer, but I got to represent my mom. My mom was diagnosed a few months ago and being able to win this last dig pink game was an amazing feeling. I am so beyond grateful that I had the privilege of being a part of our volleyball program and that we are able to bring attention to honoring all the women in our lives.”
It is evident that the gym was filled with Mayfield spirit, a community who will continue to support each other. The volleyball team was filled with immense gratitude towards their community for all the support they received.
Libero Michelle Guillen ‘25 perfectly describes this as she expresses: “it makes me happy that at the end of the day our ultimate goal is to shine light on breast cancer and help raise money for foundations that spread awareness.”
The Mayfield community is clearly spirited and passionate about supporting causes that are near and dear to their hearts. The annual Dig Pink volleyball tournament is the perfect cause for the Cubs to demonstrate their spirit, engage in friendly sportsmanship, and raise awareness for Breast Cancer.
In an exciting Junior Varsity game, Mackenzie Thomas ‘27 tips the volleyball over the net to secure the point for the cubs.
Days until graduation: 226
XOXO,
Sophie and Kate
