Manual looks for an improved record this season with freshman Mackinzie Busbee, seniors/third-year starters Z’Lisiah Hankston and Makyla Livers, junior Jada Taylor, Willquashia Terry, senior Desera Brann and junior Shania Barnett. Not pictured: Nuan Iang and Eden Ortiz.
Manual head coach Martin Sam was assistant volleyball coach last year and is the Redskins’ softball coach. Manual (7-11) – Head softball coach Martin Sam moves up from volleyball assistant coach to top mentor … Cori Disantis becomes assistant … graduated libero Sui Par, setter Bawi Sung and outside hitter Janet Cruz … some experience returns … solid up front with thirdyear seniors in middle-hitter Z’Lisiah Hankston and outside hitter Makyla Livers … seniors Eden Ortiz and Desera Brann hit from outside too … junior Nuan Iang takes over as setter … new libero is junior Willquashia Terry with freshman Mackinzie Busbee in the back … juniors Jada Taylor and Shania Barnett add to front-row depth … open Tuesday at Indiana Math and Science.
Coach’s comments: “We have enough experience back to put things together with two good outside hitters. Our setter played a lot last year. We have seen a lot of growth and commitment that should pay off. I’m looking for lots of improvement. Our schedule is tough, so we will have our teachable moments. Our front line will be our strength and so is the commitment of these girls. I’m excited about this year.
Coach’s comments: “We have enough experience back to put things together with two good outside hitters. Our setter played a lot last year. We have seen a lot of growth and commitment that should pay off. I’m looking for lots of improvement. Our schedule is tough, so we will have our teachable moments. Our front line will be our strength and so is the commitment of these girls. I’m excited about this year.
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