Pennsbury Girls' Volleyball Preview

PENNSBURY GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Bob Burns (2nd Year)

Assistant coach: Anthony Knapp

Last year’s record: SOL National: 9-3, Overall: 15-3
Lost in Playbacks of Districts

Notable losses:
Jocelyn Fang-Pin (University of Mary Washington)
Brynn Magee-Libero/Defensive Specialist (Ursinus College)
Faith Szumigala-Setter
Jadyn Rogan-Libero/Defensive Specialist
Ainsley Dysart-Pin
Natalie Johnson-Middle/RS (Rowan University)
Claire MacElroy-Middle Hitter

Key returners:
Brigitte Burns-Senior Pin
Madara Bungs-Sophomore Pin
Rylie Mitchell-Junior Middle
Annika Foundos-Senior Pin

Others to watch:
Nyla Hamburg-Senior Setter/Opposite
Annalise Dignan-Senior Setter
Sophia Asencio-Junior Libero/DS
Sienna Sked-Junior Libero/DS
Reese Webb-Junior Pin
Brooke Sweitzer-Sophomore Utility
Reagan Perate-Sophomore Pin/Middle

Question Marks:
Can the team fill the void left by last year’s senior class?
Can the program continue its upward trend and take its next step: competing in the state tournament?

Strengths:  
Flexibility of athletes to play wherever needed
Leadership with Varsity experience

Outlook: “Our team’s goal is the same goal as last year: to take that next step towards qualifying for states. With the Varsity experience coming from all grade levels and the flexibility and competitiveness we have at multiple positions, we feel our hard work and attention to detail will make us a strong team to compete against.”