In 6A Ferguson has a deep and talented senior team lead by Coach Greg Shanower. The team returns a group off ALL-County players that are focused on one goal: Winning the State Championship. Coach Shanower is sure to keep them focused because several Dade county teams have the same goal in mind.
Ferguson's core is lead by Sr. Kristin Walewski S, who has a group of talented hitters to feed: Sr. Mackenzie Webster OH; Sr. Alexandra Beverly MB; Sr. Alexandra Walewski OH and Sr. Danielle Pohl MB.
In 2A Palmer Trinity has a team that could compete with many DIV II Universities. This team is lead by Paulina Prieto, all state first team and the Miami Herald player of the year. Just a sophomore, Paulina 6'2" moves and plays like a savvy veteran. She is joined by talented Seniors Kristen Titley and Sarah Alfonso as well as a strong bench. The team is well coached under the guidance of William Gonzalez. A new player to keep an eye on as the season progresses is setter Dani Littke.
Below is a class by class preview of the top Miami-Dade teams as the begin their quest for a championship:
Class 6A
Ferguson
Coached by Greg Shanower
Top Players: Kristin Walewski, Sr.; Alexandra Walewski, Sr.; Mackenzie Webster, Sr.; Danielle Pohl, Sr.; Alexandra Beverly Sr.
Comment: Talented and well coached team that is poised to contend for a state title.
KROP
Coached by Caron Schiffman
Top Players: Jesyca Schiffman, Sr.; Brittany Dubins, Sr.; Dylan Yarchin, So.; Brittany Torano, So
Comment: Top team from their district. Time will tell if they have enough to go deep into the state playoffs.
Palmetto
Coached by Kim Latshaw
Top Players:Lindsay Lewis, Sr.; Carrie Comendeiro, Sr.; Kristen Chao, So.; Brittany Batten, Jr.
Comment: Last years 6A representative in Lakeland. Although the team lost many talented seniors they should compete again.
Southwest
Coached by Iris Carpio
Top Players: Hannah Penna, Sr.; Shannon Ferguson, Sr.; Diana Denis, Sr.; Michelle Taylor, Sr.
Comment: Team is loaded and should make a strong push towards a deep playoff run.
Killian
Coached by Clinton Reid
Top Players: Jennifer Machado, Sr.; Diani Barut, Sr.; Alycia LeNoble, Sr.; Airam Trillo, So.
Comment: Rich winning tradition will continue in 2009.
Lourdes
Coached by Greg Villareal
Top Players: Carolina Nuche, Sr.; Sophia Del Campo, So.; Lauren Silva, Sr.; Katherine Zamora, Jr.
Comment: Talented team, should be a force once again in 2009.
Hialeah
Coached by Rosa Garcia
Top Players: Jasmin Wilkins Sr.; Michelle Diaz Jr.; Jenny Marron So.
Comment: Even with the transfer loss of a top player this team looks to compete deep into the playoffs in 2009.
Varela
Coached by Caryn Cortright
Top Players: Barbara Cadet, Sr.; Jarelys Archilla, Sr.; Kiki Carrington, Jr.; Mary Medina, Jr.
Comment: Coach and team veterans will make sure team competes into playoffs.
Coral Reef
Coached by Yazmin Ortiz
Top Players: Daniel Ferris, Jr.; Raquel Laing, Jr.; Stacy Rubio, So.; Sarah Jeffers, Sr.
Comment: Team is building a strong foundation. Will compete strongly in 2009 but future looks bright for this program.
Sunset
Coached by Charly Ball Lovera
Top Players: Denise Diaz, Sr.; Julie Helmcamp, Sr.; Jovanna Santa Maria, Jr.; Giselle Gonzalez, So.
Comment: Could be this years Cinderella team. Keep an eye on setter Jovanna Santa Maria.
Class 4A
Mater Academy
Coached by Zeida Davila
Top Players: Jenna Isaacs, Sr.; Alexis Gandon, Sr.; Maria Madrid, Sr.; Kyrstle Garcia, So.
Comment: What was a very talented team that went deep into the playoffs last year added Hialeah transfer Maria Madrid.
Class 3A
Ransom Everglades
Coached by Roger Peluso
Top Players: Kathryn Trinka, Fr.; Viki Collazo, Jr.; Michi Court-Reuss, Jr.; EmilyElkin, Jr.
Comment: Young team should be a top contender.
Archbishop Carroll
Coached by David Zapatta
Top Players: Serina Diaz, Jr.; Krystelle Vieux, Jr.; Shawna Fathauer, Jr.; Karla Aguayo, Jr.
Comment: Well coached veteran team will push strongly for the spot vacated by Florida Christian.
La Salle
Coached by Odete Partridge
Top Players: Jaqueline Jawitz, Sr.; Lauren Behar, Sr.; Alex Vazquez, Jr.; Tabitha Baca, Jr.
Comment: Talented team looks to make it's mark on the 2009 season.
St. Brendan
Coached by Vicky Chacon
Top Players: Ivianna Sequeiros, Sr.; Noelani Soto, Sr.; Ana Del Rio, Sr.; Katrina Mena, Sr.
Comment: Team looking to improve upon last year and compete into the playoffs.
Class 2A
Palmer Trinity
Coached by William Gonzalez
Top Players: Paulina Prieto, So.; Kristen Titley, Sr.; Sarah Alfonso, Sr.; Cecilia Leal, Sr.
Comment: Talented well coached team is looking to contend for a state title in 2009.
Westminster Christian
Coached by Julie Doan
Top Players: Deanna Etzold, Sr.; Julie Trembley, Jr.; Rebecca Acevedo, Jr.; Meghan Kenney, Sr.
Comment: Talented team looks to go deep into the playoffs. Matches between Palmer and Westminster are epic showdowns.
Florida Christian
Coached by Beth King
Top Players: Meghan Doyle, Sr.; Lorena Alfonso, Sr.; Katrina Alvarez, Sr.; Keilyn Gonzalez, Jr.
Comment: Class 3A powerhouse must now contend with the top teams of 2A.
Class 1A
Princeton Christian
Coached by Janet Kinney
Top Players: Clayon Wilson, Sr.; Monique Rivers, Fr.; Ariam Rios, Jr.; Kristine Rios, Fr.
Comment: Athletic, talented team looking to go deep into the playoffs this year.
Miami Christian
Coached by Mary Odio
Top Players: Andrea Garcia, Jr.; Nicole Neckelheimer, Jr.; Daniela Garcia, Jr.; Alexandra Rios, Jr.
Comment: Veteran team looking to make its mark upon the 2009 season.
Redlands Christian
Coached by Rhonda Carr
Comment: Should once agin be a top contender from class 1A
It's great to see the level of volleyball in South Florida on the rise. We have always had great players but now we are developing through great coaching and year round play GREAT TEAMS!
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