Plymouth Whitemarsh Girls' Volleyball Preview

08/29/11 4:20pm Posted by editor

PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW

Coach: Michael Nguyen (3^rd year)

Assistant coaches: Natasha Wetten, Casey McLenigan

Last year’s record: 12-2(14-3 overall), 2-1 in playoffs. PW lost to Mount St. Josephs in 3^rd round of districts. Finished tied for 5^th in districts.

Notable losses: Lost 5 starters to graduation and 7 seniors overall. Lost Devon Maugle who will be playing D1 volleyball at UCONN and Alex Griffin, who was a First Team All-District player. PW also lost Dana Wisniewski (3^rd Team All-District) and Meghan Lawrence (Honorable Mention All-District).

Key returners: Anna Waltz (12^th Grade/Outside Hitter), Gigi Jenkins (12^th Grade, Outside Hitter) and Liz Keefer (12^th Grade, Middle Hitter)

Others to watch: Riley Hellings (11^th Grade/Setter), Tori Biggins (10^th/Setter), Emily Houck(10^th/Opposite) Michele Taunton (11^th/Opposite)

Strengths/Question Marks: “Outside hitting is a strength because the two starting outside hitters have both played high school and club volleyball for at least the past two years. We have a freshman middle hitter out of necessity, which may be a glaring weakness this year.

Outlook: “PW looks to have a winning record this year, but it will be tough because the lack of experience and overall height. This may be a rebuilding year but it will not be from a lack of hard work put forth by the players.”