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Tuesday, September 5, 2017 | BataviasBest.org
The Section V Girls Volleyball season kicked off last week, as 13 local squads began their regular season trek. Who will finish the year as Champion? Here is my 2017 HS Girls Volleyball Season Preview:
Alexander
Head Coach: Emilee Piechocki
Record Last Season: Awaiting access to submission
Key Players: Awaiting access to submission
Season Outlook: The Trojans are consistently a competitive program and under a second-year head coach they hope to take steps forward in 2017.
Attica
Head Coach: Mike Jansma
Record Last Season: 11-6
Key Players: Claudia Hardie, Kaylee Anderson, Haley Hardie, Taylor Gadd
Season Outlook: The Blue Devils start only two seniors, but still have high expectations for themselves in 2017. Their goals are simple, finish atop the GR League, and make it to the sectional finals.
Batavia
Head Coach: Jeremy Mettler
Record Last Season: Not submitted
Key Players: Taylor Stefaniak, Ryann Stefaniak, Courtney Yasses
Season Outlook: The Blue Devils enter 2017 as a team in transition, as they must endure a few moving pieces earning their way into the roles provided for them this season. For, Batavia lost a bit from a year back, with a few key seniors departing via graduation. However, with an experienced head coach leading the way, and numerous talented athletes returning to the fold, this undersized Batavia team is likely to experience their share of success.
Byron-Bergen
Head Coach: Cindy D’Errico
Record Last Season: 17-2
Key Players: Lauren Burke, Quinn Chapell, Catherine Brumsted, Stephanie Buell, Madison Farnsworth, Annabella Vurraro, Janae Meister, Riley Sadler
Season Outlook: The Bees fell in the Class C2 Finals last season, but return a multitude of athletes and hope to make a run at the title once again in 2017.
Cal-Mum
Head Coach: Dave Tyler
Record Last Season: 22-2
Key Players: Andrea Coyle, Cierra Wells, Katie Harmon, Kara Kingsbury, Hannah Rubinrott
Season Outlook: The Red Raiders won a Sectional Title last season, and will look to defend that, and their League Title in 2017. If they are able to stay healthy, I would expect this team to be the favorite once again in Class C2.
Holley
Head Coach: Kate Connor
Record Last Season: 6-15
Key Players: Ava Kohut, Allison Howard, Nicole Mrzywka
Season Outlook: The Hawks understand they will endure a difficult league schedule this season, and expect to be competitive with 9 seniors in tow.
Le Roy
Head Coach: Kelly Tyler
Record Last Season: 18-3
Key Players: Taylor Sherman, Ava Vescovi, Emily Leone, Julie Prinz, Jaidyn Smith, Riley Pasquale
Season Outlook: The Knights won a Sectional Title last season, but fell to Cal-Mum in the Class C crossover game. Expect this team to be out for vengeance in 2017.
Lyndonville
Head Coach: Kerry Papaj
Record Last Season: Not submitted
Key Players: Not submitted
Season Outlook: The Tigers are hoping to improve with each passing game this season. They are looking forward to the regular season.
Notre Dame
Head Coach: Carolyn Babcock
Record Last Season: Not submitted
Key Players: Not submitted
Season Outlook: The Irish are looking forward to a solid year as they return a few players, while also welcoming some new-talent onto the team this season.
Oakfield/Elba
Head Coach: Jessica Cramer
Record Last Season: 13-6
Key Players: Kylie Schlagenhauf, Makayla Hilchey, Brianna Smith, Justina Pruski
Season Outlook: The Hornets lost just one athlete from their starting lineup a season ago, and look to be a solid, competitive team once again this season. Last year, OAE endured their most-successful season in recent years, and truly believe they can keep the momentum going in 2017.
Pavilion
Head Coach: Rex Eighmey
Record Last Season: Not submitted
Key Players: Not submitted
Season Outlook: The Gophers are anticipating a competitive season.
Pembroke
Head Coach: Sue Ramsey
Record Last Season: Not submitted
Key Players: Not submitted
Season Outlook: The Dragons will look to be competitive within a tough GR League.
Wheatland-Chili
Head Coach: Peter VerSteeg
Record Last Season: 1-20
Key Players: Marissa Polisseni, Abigail Winslow, Nissa Burch
Season Outlook: The Wildcats are hoping to get better as the season progresses in order to outperform their finish from a season ago.
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