TOP TEAMS: BOOMERS ELITE 18

This week we have the pleasure of spot-lighting a unique team that is filled with talented ALL-State and All-County top performers. Three members of the team have already signed to play with universities and others are being looked at, as we spotlight this great team.

SPOTLIGHT IS ON: THE BOOMERS 18 ELITE

Many of these players came from different schools accustomed to be the top player or one of the top players from their respective school. On this team, they have had to deal with different roles and have had to learn to play together. Add a coaching change where head coach Todd Raasch had to leave due to a new job with Boston College mid way through the season and you would think this team would fall apart. Nothing could be further from the truth. The players and new Head Coach Lynze Roos continue being committed to winning.



New Head Coach Lynze Roos is in her third season at the helm of the Lynn University volleyball team. Already the all-time winning head coach in program history, she has developed the Fighting Knights into one of the premier squads in the Sunshine State Conference and has the Blue and White knocking on the door of national prominence. She has brought her presence and leadership to the Boomers team and we are sure that only good things are ahead for this team.

It is time that we meet the dynamic group of players that make up this years Boomers 18 Elite Team:

1 LINDSEY CHILDS LEFT/RIGHT 6Ft-1 Inch SOUTH PLANTATION H.S
High flying hitter is a presence at the net. 1st Team All Broward County - Signed with Florida Gold Coast University (FGCU).
2 CASSADY COOK LEFT/SETTER 5Ft-11 Inches RPB HIGH SCHOOL
Possesses excellent instincts and can play all around the court. Player of the Year for Palm Beach County.
3 ALEXANDRA DENNIS MIDDLE/LEFT 5Ft-11 Inches ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
Solid Blocker/Hitter - Hon. Mention All-County
4 ASCHELY GADDY MIDDLE/LEFT 6Ft-0 Inches TRINITY CHRISTIAN
Dominant Hitter - 1st Team All County
5 ANNE LANGSENKAMP LIBERO/LEFT 5Ft-10 Inches ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
Solid skill sets - Hon. Mention All Palm Beach County
6 BRITTANY LINDER MIDDLE/MIDDLE 6Ft-1 Inch ST THOMAS AQUINAS
Very strong presence at the net. Can most definitely play at the next level. 2nd Team All Broward County
7 KELLY MARBLE SETTER/LEFT 5Ft-11 Inches ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
High Flying hitter with soft touch as a setter - 2nd Team All Broward County
9 CINTIA NIGHTINGALE LIBERO/ 5Ft-3 Inches WEST BOCA
Tenacious defender with complete skill sets. 1st Team All Palm Beach County - Signed with FLorida Atlantic University
10 JENNA SHAWVER DS/ 5Ft-4 Inches NORTHEAST
Versatile player / strong defender. 2nd Team All Broward County
11 DARIAN WEPPNER LIBERO/DS 5Ft-4 Inches CALVARY CHRISTIAN
Quick to the ball, she has excellent ability to read opposing players. 1st Team All Broward County.
12 STEPHANIE ZIELINSKI SETTER/LEFT 5Ft-10 Inches ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
Is a gifted setter who possesses great size and knowledge of the game. Player of the Year for Broward County - Signed with Rutgers University.

We recommend that you make the time to see these girls play, you'll be impressed with their size, strength and team work. The 2009 Boomers Elite 18 team can be seen at one of the following tournaments:

April 3-5 Big South Qualifier Atlanta, GA.
April 17-19 Northeast Qualifier Baltimore MA.
April 18-19 Palm Beach Classic WPB FL.
April 25-26 Regional Championships Orlando FL.

We wish the very best for the players and the coaches of this years Boomers Elite 18.
Special Thanks to the Parents of the team with-out who's help this spotlight would not be possible.

ATTN: COACHES, PLAYERS and PARENTS - Time us running out in letting us know about your teams. We are looking to spotlight Top 16,17 & 18's teams from the South Florida Area.