Veritas Christian School’s volleyball team won in four sets on Thursday, officially kicking off its fall sports season.

Here is a look at the Eagles’ fall sports programs:

Football

After a winless season last year, Veritas Christian’s football players are excited to start with a blank slate.

The Eagles bring back senior quarterback Mark Weinhold, senior offensive lineman Ben Post and junior cornerback Michael Rask. They also hope to get big contributions from senior running back/linebacker Kalim Dowdell and junior receiver/cornerback Max Easter.

“I feel great about our upcoming season with a lot of experience from our returners and large influx of new players from all classes,” said first-year coach Bryan O’Connor, who spent the last two years as an assistant. “The commitment that Veritas’ administration and community has made to football will help us establish something very special here.”

The Eagles will start the year against Wichita WAHAA at 7 p.m. Friday at the Eagles Nest.

Veritas Christian School seniors Mark Weinhold, football, and Allie Swisher, volleyball.

Volleyball

Veritas Christian’s volleyball team doesn’t have many returning starters, but there are plenty of familiar faces.

Veritas will be led by senior left-side hitter Allie Swisher, junior middle hitter Brienne Billings and sophomore setter Emma Wilson. Sophomores Chloe Holland and Paxton Brittingham are also expected to make a big impact this season.

“Allie Swisher is doing a great job leading the team as the lone senior,” coach Kyle Billings said.

“Brienne Billings was out last year due to an injury, and we are very excited about her return and what she brings to the team. Chloe Holland has been a great addition to the team and will be a player we lean on heavily. Also, Emma Wilson has grown into an amazing setter, which will open up a lot of opportunities for us offensively.”

The Eagles took sixth place in the KCAA state tournament last season.

“The team is filled with girls who have played together for a long time,” Kyle Billings said. “Seven of the players have won a conference championship at the junior high or varsity level already. … We have multiple girls who can lead us when other players are struggling.”

The Eagles beat Topeka Cornerstone in their season opener Thursday and will return to the court on Sept. 4 for a triangular at Flint Hills Christian.