This year we preview the top teams and players to watch from Broward County. Some teams are loaded and well coached such as Cardinal Gibbons, Chaminade-Madonna and St Thomas Aquinas and look to have a strong season in 2010. Below are the teams we look to have the greatest impact on the 2010 Season:
Cardinal Gibbons: The Chiefs have won a state-record 18 state titles. That means they need to be mentioned in any volleyball conversation. With five returning starters including Jessica Wynn, Katie Hillman and Caiti Donahoe back, Gibbons is going to be in contention.
Chaminade-Madonna: The Lions went 24-7 last season and advanced to their first state tournament. With four returning starters, including outside hitters Brianna O'Neil and Michelle Wade, the team is looking for another deep postseason run.
Douglas: New coach Dean Barboza led the Eagles to a 17-7 record last year. Now that a core of returning players are back and familiar with his system, the coach expects another solid season. Junior Brittany Sauls will give the Eagles a versatile threat at both outside and libero.
Hollywood Hills: The Spartans moved up to 6A in 2009 and responded by winning the District 11-6A championship and advancing to the regional finals. Setter Beth Shoaff is back and middle blocker Sasha Pottinger is already drawing interest from college programs.
Pompano Beach: The Tornadoes were a regional semifinalist last year after competing in a tough District 14-3A. Six returning starters are back including first-team All-County selections Peyton Schlosser and Amanda Shawver.
St. Thomas Aquinas: Sun Sentinel Class 6A-5A-4A Player of the Year Kelly Marble graduated, but the Raiders return four starters, including middle blocker Crystal Dedes, from last season's regional finalist team.
West Broward: The Bobcats are coming off a regional semifinal berth and return six starters including setter Taylor Bonito and outside hitters Jaclyn Pickett, Jessica Barnes and Ashley Navarrete.
Westminster Academy: The Lions went 22-7 a season ago and advanced to the state tournament behind the strong play of two-time Class 3A-2A-1A Player of the Year Leigh Andrew. Andrew is back, as are starters MacKenzie Keightly, Amelia Bohlander and Emily McMurtrey.
There are several teams this year that are re-building and some well coached teams could catch fire and finish strongly. We wish all the players a great 2010 season where you continue to grow your skills and contribute to your teams success.
"BEST OF LUCK!"
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