Ever since the sixth grade, Acacia Moran has been enamored with the sport of volleyball.

Moran, a senior who was the Knights’ starting Libero on the back row, said playing proficiently as the last line of defense is the first step in creating positive plays on the court.

“Being the person out there who is talking to the other players on the team and helping them out is a really big part of being the Libero. The initial first pass is from the back, so if that pass isn’t there it is difficult to get the set and the hit going. It is a vital part of the game,” Moran said.

The Knights clinched the Class 4A KingCo regular season championship with a 3-0 win against the Issaquah Eagles on Oct. 28. Newport finished the regular season with an overall record of 12-3. The Knights were eliminated from postseason play after suffering a 3-2 loss to the Redmond Mustangs in a loser-out KingCo playoff match on Nov. 3 at Skyline High School in Sammamish. The Knights went 1-2 at the KingCo tournament.

Recently the Bellevue Reporter had an opportunity to ask Moran a few questions about her life away from the volleyball court.

Bellevue Reporter: What is your favorite movie of all time?

Acacia Moran: I really like Disney movies. I’m going to go with “Finding Nemo.”

BR: What is your dream vacation spot?

AM: Somewhere on the coast in Chile.

BR: What is your biggest pet peeve?

AM: When people tap their pencil.

BR: What is your favorite artist right now?

AM: I really like George Ezra. I really like the deep tone in his voice and the way he presents his songs.

BR: Who was your favorite sports team growing up?

AM: My family is a really big fan of the Seattle Seahawks. I’m definitely going to have to go with the Seahawks.

BR: What is something unique about you that nobody would know?

AM: I have a twin sister (Eleanor) who is on the volleyball team.