Hatboro-Horsham Girls' Volleyball Preview

HATBORO-HORSHAM GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW

Head coach:  Kathy Tanner, 3rd season

Assistant coach:  Seely Byler, 3rd season

JV coach:  Jon Young, 2nd season

Last year’s record:  SOL: 12-2, Overall:  23-7

Notable accomplishments in 2011:  Silver medal Penncrest Invitational Tournament, Defeated number 5 seed Garnet Valley in second round of district playoffs

Notable losses:  Carly Black, Kathryn Lucca

Key Returnees:  Lauren Laucella (MB, senior), Caitlin Klotzbach (L, senior), Sam Jones (S, sophomore), Candyce Riley (DS, sophomore), Quinn O’Donnell (MB, junior)

Others to watch:  Laura Calvin (OH, senior), Jamie Stockzo (OH, freshman)

Strengths:  The Lady Hatters can confidently step on any court and know that their passing and defense can handle any tough team.  Key returning defenders, Caitlin Klotzbach and Candyce Riley, will make a big difference this year.  Lauren Laucella, MB, is stronger and faster than ever.  The Hatters will take advantage of Sam Jones’ versatility.

Question marks:  Not many. Pretty well rounded this year.

Overall outlook:  “With the majority of the team returning, the Lady Hatters can very possibly take the league title from UM this year and have another great run in playoffs.”

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