The Girls High School Volleyball Season is amongst us once again. As the 2009 Season is served, the quest for a state title is on the mind of a few elite teams. At least two teams from Palm Beach could bring home the State Championship.
The re-classification of many schools and their districts has changed many rivalries and have placed greater obstacles towards a State Championship. In Class 6A districts 9 and 10 have been combined, which means that the top teams from those districts will compete for only two spots instead of four.
Last years 6A representatives in Lakeland - Royal Palm Beach lost several key players to graduation but still has talent and good coaching to contend.
Below is a Preview on some of the teams that look to contend for a state title in their respective class:
Class 6A
Royal Palm Beach
Coached by Sal Ciano
Top Players: Shaina Abdell (Sr.); Latoya Harvin (Sr.); Chelsea Leiva (Sr.)
Comment: Solid Foundation, Talented Core
Boca Raton
Coached by Amanda Angermeier
Top Players:Julia Schade (Sr.); Lindsey Knapp (So.); Shannon Gregerek (So.); Maria Christakis (Jr.);Mariah Tiona (Sr.); Natalie Fraley (Jr.)
Comment: Looks to be a Top Contender Again.
Park Vista
Coached by Ira Hubschman
Top Players:Pamela Queirenga (Jr.); Taylor Tendrich (Sr.); Audra Oakley (Sr.); Jenny Peterson (Sr.);Brie Roulette (Sr.); Daniella Vaughan (Sr.); Kendall Clark (Sr.)
Comment: Deep talented team - poised to make a run.
Jupiter
Coached by Blane Betz
Top Players: Brittany Lear (Sr.); Morgan Lear (So.); Lily Bates (Sr.); Jordan Fiser (Jr.); Kim Ponce (Sr.); Rebecca Agnant (Sr.)
Comment: Weak bench might not allow this team to soar.
Palm Beach Central
Coached by Graham Elder
Top Players: Caroline Flinchman (Sr.); Aly Goldstein (Sr.); Brooke D'Aronzo (Sr.); Lexus Love (So.); Meghan O'Donnell (Jr.); Jessie Ilbley (Sr.); Ashley Hammond (Sr.)
Comment: Could very well be a dark horse.
Class 5A
Spanish River
Coached by Roxi Bradway
Top Players: Returning starters: Kristina Wilson (Sr.); Alex Burgess (Sr.); Abby Dusinberre (Sr.); Erin Kaplan (Sr.); Libby Dusinberre (Jr.); Maddy Davell (Jr.); Christina Caserta (Jr.); Ashley Manguel (So.); Shai Levin (Jr.);Olivia Messner (Jr.)
Comment: Loaded team in a lower class should fare well.
West Boca
Coached by Courtney Fochtman
Top Players: Jessica Santaniello (Sr.); Emily Viskovich (Sr.); Gracie Delsing (So.);
Idiz Cruz (Sr.); Erika Laman (Jr.); Necoll Martinez (Jr.); Kristen Wiley (Sr.)
Comment: Talented Senior lead team looks to be head of the class.
Wellington
Coached by Steve Swan
Top Players: Nikki Naccarato (Jr.); Brianna Burch (Jr.); Kelly Sullivan (So.); Kate Rawls (So.); Gabby Sehres (So.); Samantha Oellrich (Sr.); Anna Potes (Sr.); Ashley Oldhan (Jr.); Lindsey Rosenthal (Jr.)
Comment: Talented young team should make a strong push.
Class 4A
Archbishop McCarthy
Coached by Karen Frank
Top Players:Ines Zanotti (Sr.); Casey Uritis (Sr.); Katie Uritis (Jr.); Bridget Bambener (Sr.); Sofia Sanches (Jr.); Courtney Brant (Jr.); Ali Pablos (Jr.)
Comment: Talented team looking to take the next step.
Suncoast
Coached by Mary Jo Murray
Top Players: Courtney Lombardo (Sr.); Connor Brown (Sr.); Lexi Goronsky (Sr.); Sarah Tracy (Sr.); Olivia Schram (Jr.)
Comment: Senior lead team realizes that Now is their time.
Olympic Heights
Coached by Adam Milewski
Top Players: Victoria Basso (Sr.); Taylor Ott (So.); Lindsay Lowy (Jr.); Seema Patel (Jr.); Keely Acrile (Jr.); Jessica Elias (So.); Sarah Elias (So.)
Comment: Team is ready to contend
Class 3A
Cardinal Newman
Coached by Joy Van Dyke
Top Players: Kelly Groover (Sr.); Hannah Fountain (Jr.); Kalin Simione (Jr.); Kelsey Wood (Jr.); Rachel Rendina (Jr.); Katrina Jones (Jr.)
Comment: Talented team must get by top Broward Contenders.
St. Andrews
Coached by Gevette Ocasio
Top Players: Taylor Kennedy; Elizabeth Boshart; Courtney Kaiser;Rachel Panoff; Brooke Stegeman; Zoe Spanbroek
Comment: Looking to improve on last years strong showing.
Class 2A
Benjamin
Coached by Gary Slade
Top Players: Codi Mimun (Sr.); Christine Casey (Jr.); Christie Nicklaus (Jr.); Clara Parker (So.);Payton Celedinas (So.); Maren McRoberts (Jr.); Gabby Gaudet (So.); Samantha Hagar (So.); Raquel Bicknell (Jr.)
Comment: Deep talented team look to have a better record.
Pope John Paul II
Coached by Tara Taylor
Top Players: Emma Rocha (So.); Taylor Meredith (Jr.); Catie Truzzolino (Sr.); Jessica DeFreitas (Sr.); Pam Morrison (Jr.); Bailey Callaway (Jr.); Kaitlyn Frontera (Jr.)
Comment: Talented team looking to make it's mark on the 2009 season.
Kings Academy
Coached by Rebekah Haine
Top Players: Christine Alessi (Sr.); Emily Walz (Sr.); Samantha Evans (So.); Briana Whalin (So.); Mikah Adams (Jr.)
Comment: Looking for a strong winning season.
Class 1A
Lake Worth Christian
Coached by Terri Kaiser
Top Players: Danielle Lampman (Sr.); Kristen Kintz (So.); Katelyn Mears (Sr.); Brytney Annis (Jr.); Kristy Golden (Jr.); Amanda Krach (Jr.); Gabby Fisher (Jr.); Samantha Cantwell (Jr.)
Comment: The state runner up last year only lost one senior. This team has a great chance to bring home a state championship.
Summit Christian
Coached by Alicia Hobson
Top Players: Amber Courtright (Jr.); Elaine McCormick (Jr.); Ashley Burns (Sr.); Vicki Murrell (Jr.); Amanda Piersante (Sr.); Michelle Chambers (So.)
Comment: Talented team should go far.
Boca Raton Christian
Coached by Len Visser
Top Players: Devyn Horsley (Sr.); Emily Woda (Sr.); Kirsti Burgess (Sr.); Monica Sowen (Jr.); Sami Spidell (Jr.); Georgia Morton (Jr.)
Comment: Veteran team should post a superior record to that of last year.
Throughout the season we will be posting top weekly performances and showing the Nation how hard you work and how good you play.
Attn: Coaches and Parents send us game photos and comments on a team or player, we will post it on the report.
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