SOUTHSIDER VOICE PHOTO BY AL STILLEY Greenwood (from left) middle hitter Olivia Stilley, libero Hanna Schober and right side hitter Emmalee Stier, all seniors, provide experience for Woodmen.
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.”
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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