Moore’s comments: “I like this group because they get along on and off the court; we haven’t had that in the past and that’s essential in making a good team. I believe we are looking at a really strong season. We have a strong group of seniors and we have some experienced juniors. Even though we graduated seven seniors, I think we will be a better because of our overall experience, particularly from club volleyball. This is one of our strongest teams, and if we stay healthy we will give a lot of teams a run for their money.”
FRANKLIN CENTRAL (21-11) –After coaching volleyball for 15 years at Franklin Township Schools, Sandy Moore becomes the varsity coach … was a setter at Ball State University and also coached at Huntington North and Ben Davis … Flashes graduated six seniors, but these Flashes could be better … returnees up front had 583 of 930 kills last season … key leaders are 6-1 junior setter Haley Sobieralski (152 kills and No. 2 in assists) and 5-6 senior front-liner Erin Starks (122 kills and No. 2 in digs) … Starks brings a wealth of experience and ball control … middle hitter Ashley Thomson will see more playing time up front … senior defensive specialist Anna McNeal is up from junior varsity … juniors Corri Rusk and Maddie Munger return as outside hitters … juniors Kelsey Ferrell and Janae Bell are newcomers … in tough Sectional 11 … Flashes visit Shelbyville at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Moore’s comments: “I like this group because they get along on and off the court; we haven’t had that in the past and that’s essential in making a good team. I believe we are looking at a really strong season. We have a strong group of seniors and we have some experienced juniors. Even though we graduated seven seniors, I think we will be a better because of our overall experience, particularly from club volleyball. This is one of our strongest teams, and if we stay healthy we will give a lot of teams a run for their money.”
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GREENWOOD (14-16) – Coach Ratliff takes over but is expecting a baby boy in mid-September … lost most back line players due to graduation (Caroline Morris, Savannah Short) and transfer Morgan Dangelo to Decatur Central … trio accounted for more than 1,000 digs and 1,150 returns … Greenwood has a sister act in 6-0 senior Olivia Stilley, team leader with 287 kills and 58 blocks, and 6-0 freshman Alyssa Stilley, each middle hitters … … sophomore setter Hanna Anderson, 638 assists, is a returning starter … junior outside hitter Emily Struewing adds punch to front line, as do senior Emmallee Stier and junior Camryn Lamonica … senior Hannah Schober, soph Brooklyn Pepper and freshman Lawson Roberts hold back line together … depth comes from juniors Megan Casselman, Brittany Shellist and sophomore Maggie Smith … Ratliff sees Woodmen as contenders in balanced Mid-State Conference … Greenwood in rugged Sectional 11 … open play in prestigious Avon Invitational at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Ratliff’s comments: “Our strength could be our offense, which would be a change from past teams. The back row lacks experience, but we do have some talent back there. Our younger girls are exciting. Our strength also is their commitment; a lot of girls have put in a lot of offseason training. Our all-around passion and focus is improved.” |
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