Greenwood Christian Academy has an experienced group of juniors with defensive specialist (from left) Brooke Schmitt, outside hitter/co-captain Grace Peters, middle hitter Sierra Gilson, twins Lexi and Aubrey Odgers and right-side hitter Amelia Walters. Middle hitter Sarah Mangan is not pictured. Lexi Odgers had 65 assists and Peters 24 kills in their first three matches, all of which they won. SOUTHSIDER VOICE PHOTOS BY AL STILLEY
Greenwood Christian Academy (24-10) – Cougars dreaming big … coach Jeffrey Fishburn seeks 1A domination … most of seven juniors are experienced … senior Katie Cruse, 229 digs, moves from libero to outside hitter, with junior Grace Peters, 259 digs, 59 kills … featured juniors: middle hitter Sierra Gilson, team high 111 aces; twin sisters, libero Aubrey Odgers and setter Lexi Odgers; 5-11 Sarah Mangan; and defensive specialists Brooke Schmitt and Amelia Walters … freshman Madison Simmons impresses.
Coach’s comments: “We bring lots of energy to the court. We have to be ready to play every night. Our juniors aren’t normal juniors because of their vast club experience. I’m not afraid to challenge this team with big goals. We have to set the bar very high right from the beginning.”
Coach’s comments: “We bring lots of energy to the court. We have to be ready to play every night. Our juniors aren’t normal juniors because of their vast club experience. I’m not afraid to challenge this team with big goals. We have to set the bar very high right from the beginning.”
Greenwood Christian Academy also features freshman right-side hitter Jessica Miller, senior co-captain Katie Cruse and freshman Madison Simmons, who has a team-high 24 aces in three matches.
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