Volleyball
COACH
Terrin DeBoer
ASSISTANT COACH
Amanda Norby (JV1), Jana Peterson (JV2), Kristian Rosendahl (freshmen)
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LOOKING BACK
Central Lakes Conference: 9-3, third place
Overall: 18-11
Post-Season: Lost to Prior Lake in the first round
KEY DATES
Season opener: Today at Minnetonka, 7 p.m.
CLC/home opener: Sept. 7 vs. Alexandria, 7 p.m.
Willmar Invitational: Oct 2 (Bemidji, Benson, Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa, Central Minnesota Christian, New London-Spicer, Renville County West), 8 a.m.
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Section Tournament: Starts Oct. 27
ROSTER BREAKDOWN
(Returning letterwinners in bold)
SENIORS: Shae Bruess, defensive specialist; Taylor Flegel, right side hitter; Sara Kooistra, outside hitter
JUNIORS: Lindsey Atchison, outside hitter; Katie Lippert, middle hitter; Casey Marcus, defensive specialist; Emily Minnick, middle hitter; Addy Nelsen, setter; Sarah Roehl, outside hitter; Laura Swartz, outside hitter; Hailey Vreeman, setter
SOPHOMORES: Anne Dunham, middle hitter
Taking Stock
- Terrin DeBoer's first team in 2009 was senior-led with all-CLC choices Karlee Johnson, Jennifer Mattison, Hannah Smith and Jena Thompson. Also gone is 6-foot-4 middle hitter Alex Lippert and Sara Banks.
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- Coach DeBoer comments: "Definitely, this is a rebuilding year (but) this is a really special group of girls who have played together for a long time, and are excited to finally get a chance to prove themselves. I know they will give 100 percent."
- The team will again rely on strong defense and athletic ability. The plan is to speed up the offensive tempo.
- Addy Nelsen, Lindsey Atchison and Laura Swartz all got significant time on varsity last fall. Swartz played middle hitter, but will move outside with 6-footers Katie Lippert and Emily Minnick available. Hailey Vreeman will share setter responsibilities with Nelsen. Seniors Taylor Flegel and Sara Kooistra will challenge for the starting spot on the front row. Shae Bruess and Casey Marcus will head up the defensive row.
