Players to Watch Highlight Local Volleyball Standouts
Katie Coughlin of Avon Lake leads with 31 solo blocks in 2013 and a club bid to nationals after a 10 0 run at the North East Qualifier. Caitlin Rock Elyria Catholic posts a 26.9% kill rate and versatility across the front row. Danielle Jenkins earns praise for leadership and all around improvement. Kyire Irving, Cavs guard, appears in this churned roundup.
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Kerri Walsh Jennings
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Volleyball Company
Katie
Avon Lake
Dan Berkheime
Southwest Volleyball Club
Jen Lee
Amherst Battling Top Teams Under Coach Laurie Cogan
Coach Laurie Cogan leads Amherst with a steady core of five returning starters including Brooke Wallace who anchors the defense and can step into the middle. She pushes a young roster to maximize talent and adapt as needed.
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Amherst
Laurie Cogan
Brooke Wallace
Northeast Ohio teams shape postseason battles in seniors and stars
Olmsted Falls and Keystone preview across leagues. Olmsted Falls relies on 11 returning seniors led by Caitlin Rock and Maryssa Kellick with Jessie Lee pacing the Panthers. Keystone brings Brooke Trego at setter as it chases a Southwestern Conference title amid Amherst and Brecksville contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caitlin Rock
Maryssa Kellick
Allie Kaminski
Jessie Lee
Panthers
Dawn Moses
Katie Edgington
Bulldogs
Amherst
Brecksville
East Erie Volleyball Preview Faces Strong Oceanview Attacks
Elyria Pioneers led by Tyra Darden and Sybil Roseboro return to pace a powerful outside attack. Lynne Rositano’s Titans feature Marlena Guice and Ragena Osko aiming to control the middle and set the Lake Erie League pace. Avon and EC Panthers also field seasoned rosters with senior leadership and deep depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynne Rositano
Marlena Guice
Ragena Osko
Evelyn Williams
Sarah Leighliter
Rachel Freeman
Bailey Sand
Stacey Labis
Sherrie Rivera
The
Titans
Patriot Conference Volleyball Preview Highlights Returning Talent
Patriot Athletic Conference coaches and players are profiled as 2013 records are reviewed. Courtney Dieter leads to challenge Stars Division with 10 returning letterwinners including Danielle Jenkins. Diane Price’s Falcons mix offense and Setter Walbom with Libero Michner. Bud Trego’s Wildcats aim to reclaim top spot. Nicole Scott’s Dukes seek revival with a young core and faster offense.
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Courtney Dieter
Danielle Jenkins
Jamie Hozan
Louise DeMarco
Morgan Terry
Lydia Chasteen
Tori Smart
Paige Lutz
Frances Radway
Kaina Schmoll
Kayla Gardner
Erica Benson
Diane Price
Mikayla Walbom
Katie Michener
Dalaney Rogala
Erica Wasem
Lauren Bansek
Shaylin Canterbury
Madison Widener
Keely Hall
Allison
Bud Trego
Brooke Trego
Liz Hayes
Erika Porter
Anna Aniekieko
Maddie Price
Athena Townsley
Caitlyn Farley
Nicole Franklin
Summer Constable
Krisandra Mazera
Wildcats
Stars
Keystone
Stripes Division Volleyball Team Preseason Rosters Released
Key squads in the Stripes Division reveal Karlee Bruck leads a 13-9 team with returning stars Emily Tilberg Tyller Holley Mary Williams Natalee Halkiadakis and others to watch. Brookside, Amherst, Olmsted Falls and Westlake face coaching changes and notable player moves as SWC and PAC aims set the season's tone.
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Karlee Bruck
Emily Tilberg
Tyller Holley
Mary Williams
Natalee Halkiadakis
Lisa Campo
Olivia Eyring
Taylor Martin
Autumn Kuchta
Lauren Ackerman
Cardinals
Firelands
Keystone
Brookside
Sabres switch to Lake Effect Conference identity
Matt Goodrich in his first year guides returning letter winners Katelyn Kime Julia Odel Miriam Pence and Paige Goodrich as the Sabres join the Lake Effect Conference alongside Hearts for Jesus New Day Academy Horizon Science St Martin de Porres and Andrews Osborne. The program leaves the OHSAA and aligns with the Ohio Christian Schools Athletic Association in the Northwest region.
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Matt Goodrich
Katelyn Kime
Julia Odel
Miriam Pence
Paige Goodrich
Sabres
Hearts For Jesus
New Day Academy
Horizon Science
St. Martin de Porres
Andrews Osborne
OHSAA
Ohio Christian Schools Athletic Association
Independent Christian Community Warriors Volleyball Preview
Independents coach Karen Doane leads a roster with Anna Bennett Maddie Dakters Abby Doane and Gabby Klingman returning as letterwinners. The team lost few starters and eyes an Ohio Christian Schools Athletic Association final four bid as they open 2013 play.
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Karen Doane
Anna Bennett
Angelique Boey, Jr
Maddie Dakters
Maddie Markovich, Jr
S. Ali Boey, Jr
Warriors
New London
Southwestern Conference Coach Laurie Cogan Leads 22-4 Team
Laurie Cogan in 24th year guides squad to 22-4 overall and 12-0 SWC season, capturing conference title. Notable players Cruzado senior L Ashley Makiuski junior OH Alayna Johnston junior OH Brianne McHugh junior DS Brooke Wallace senior MH Carly Richards senior DS Gabrielle Basinski senior DS. Symone Williams junior among others to watch.
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Jodie Johnson
Tyra Darden
Emily Gonzalez
Sybil Roseboro
Mariah Johnson
Abigail Elek
Carly Bacina
Pioneers
Elyria
Darden
Roseboro
Jason Krucek
Michael Koran
Brooke Billinsky
Kenzie Zauner
Tanea McCord
Zoe Kamenskoye
McKenna Marcus, Jr
Elise Jarachovich
North Olmsted
Eagles
Dawn Moses
Kerri Gasper
Kacie Burton Sr
Jordan Jaeckin
Lexi Lombardo
Riley Burton
Allie Baldwin
Katie Edgington
Nikole Glatt
Abbi Savarino
Olmsted Falls
Moses
Bulldogs
Edgington
Meghan Mental
Katie Murray
Jamie Sander
Sadie Roff
Claire Dunphy
Natalie Samenuk
Paige Ward
Libby Paul
Demons
Westlake
Tony Tahan
Nicole Jenny, Jr
Shelby Friedel
Bailey Patuahas
Allison Schafer
Becca Tacchite
Kaitlyn Krupinski
Shawn Hudson
Leah Lamonica
Raiders
Tahan
Alayna Ruggles
Abigail Tackett
Aszure Chamberlin
Lake Ridge Royals
Regan Porer
Hannah Guidish
Cassidy Kolczan
Jenna Fairchild
Abbey Wilger
Sarah Criss
Rowena Kobrak
Emma Esch
Miriam Friebrg
Jordan Smith
Laurie Cogan
Madison Cruzado
Ashley Makiuski
Alayna Johnston
Brianne McHugh
Brooke Wallace
Carly Richards
Lee's dramatic volleyball transformation inspires at Elyria Catholic
Jessie Lee dropped weight gained 5 pounds of muscle and added 4 inches to her vertical, finishing in the top 20 percent at the AVCA combine. The 5-11 sophomore idolized Amherst alumna Deme Morales and trained hard to compete against taller players, earning a spot in a showcase before the NCAA Final Four in Oklahoma City.
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Jess
Oklahoma City
Jessie
Amherst
Deme Morales
University of Wisconsin
Lee
Morales
Texas
Laurie Cogan
Deme
Jen Lee
Elyria Catholic
Jess Lee
Maryssa Kellick
Clearview
Panthers
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