The centrality of senior contribution creates a unique challenge for the future - rebuilding the attack, the back row, and the link...setting.
Front row:
Kills don't grow on trees. Replacing 651 kills from the top three seniors is no small order. Both current team member and junior varsity players should think, carpe diem, 'seize the day'.
Sadie Jaggers has been a fixture in the middle and even more is needed going forward both in production and mentoring, especially with freshman Sabine Wenzel showing promise. Opportunities at both outside hitter and right side abound.
"Every day is player development day." Off-season volleyball is the norm for players and families with high ambition. That's no small sacrifice in time and treasure.
Back row:
Few things disrupt a team more than inconsistent back row defense. Lack of communication, shanked balls, and poor passing initiate opposition scoring runs. Emma Desmond, Ava McSorley, and Gia Vlajkovic all depart while Grace Gentile gets an opportunity to step up. Maggie Turner showed flashes in limited action and Manon Marchais has shown well on defense as well.
Setting:
Sophomore Leah Fowke has a dynamic serve and showed soft hands in limited action at setter. Coach Scott Celli has always prioritized setter development and that investment pays big dividends. It's another opportunity for young players.
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