Greenwood Christian Academy hopes for a winning season with a solid post-season run with seniors, from left, defensive specialist Zoey Schaeffer, outside hitter Jessica Miller and defensive specialist Lily Rastenburg.
Tasha Vessely is the fourth different coach in four years at Greenwood Christian. She has a coaching background and is a veteran volleyball official. (13-20) – Veteran official and coach Tasha Vessely, Whiteland and IUPUI grad, at helm … fourth different coach in four years … won-lost record deceiving, Cougars play many higher class teams …lost to rival Lutheran in sectional title game last year … graduated two back row players, combined for 621 digs … junior Izzy Reed, 593 digs, 259 kills, leads team … junior Riley Ratliff, defensive specialist, and soph outside hitter Maggie Brewer, 260 digs, also plays setter … senior Jessica Miller (168 kills, 332 digs) leading outside hitter with backup from freshman Olivia Shingleton … Hitters up front include junior Hannah Farley, soph Dorothy O’Dell and junior Mayah Schundelmier … back row also features seniors Lily Rastenburg and Zoey Schaeffer … opened Monday against 4A Greenwood.
Coach’s comments: “First, I love the game. Some of the girls know me because my boys attended GCA and I helped with some practices previously. They realize my knowledge of the game, so they feel secure in another coaching change. I might run the offense differently, little tweaks. The girls already were solid in the positions they play. Miller and Reed are our leaders. I love the game. Our girls have a lot of varsity experience; they have a good foundation in the game. I’m trying to build them up to the next level so we can be at our highest level against all competitors. Playing ‘up’ helps the girls play harder and hone that competitive edge. We want to keep our game consistent. My expectations are for a winning season, take sectional and compete in the regional.”
Coach’s comments: “First, I love the game. Some of the girls know me because my boys attended GCA and I helped with some practices previously. They realize my knowledge of the game, so they feel secure in another coaching change. I might run the offense differently, little tweaks. The girls already were solid in the positions they play. Miller and Reed are our leaders. I love the game. Our girls have a lot of varsity experience; they have a good foundation in the game. I’m trying to build them up to the next level so we can be at our highest level against all competitors. Playing ‘up’ helps the girls play harder and hone that competitive edge. We want to keep our game consistent. My expectations are for a winning season, take sectional and compete in the regional.”
Greenwood Christian Academy juniors are not lacking in experience. The Cougars are, from left, middle hitter Mayah Schundelmier, defensive specialist Riley Ratliff and outside hitters Izzy Reed and Hannah Farley.
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