Upper Dublin Girls' Volleyball Preview

UPPER DUBLIN GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW

Coach:  Meg Goettner (5th year)

Last year’s record:  5-9 SOL, 6-10 overall

Notable losses:  Corrie Purvis (L), Becky Starosta (OH), Veronica Dallas (S), Julia Dallas (OH) and Crystal Collins (OH) to graduation; Senior Kate Brennan (OH) to injury

Key returners:  Taylor Kahny (Sr., OH), Kerri May (Sr., MH), Alyssa Rowley (Jr., L)

Others to watch:  Berenice Leung (Jr., DS), Taylor D’Ginto (Soph., S), Taylor Stek (Fr., OH), Melanie Phifer (Fr., MH)

Strengths:  “The Cardinals return two of our top hitters as seniors this year, and they are joined by two newcomers as well as a few returnees. The coaches are excited to see this team working hard during preseason and are looking forward to some intense play.”

Questions marks:  “We are a young team this year, losing five players to graduation and a senior to injury.”

Outlook:  “We are aiming for a winning record and a shot at districts this year.”

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