Circleville Tigers Volleyball
Coach: Crystal Thornsley
2022 finish: 20-4, 12-2 second in Mid-State League Buckeye Division
Key returners: Senior setter/outside hitter Gabby McConnell (second-team all-league), senior defensive specialist Ella Michael, sophomore outside hitter Maddie Blakeman
Key newcomers: Senior defensive specialist Allie Buckner, junior libero Sydney Lattimer, junior outside hitter Ayla Carmichael, sophomore middle hitter/middle blocker Drew Hoskins; freshman setter/outside hitter Ally Thornsley and freshman middle hitter/middle blocker Addison Edgington
Key losses: Chandler Hayes, Cara Cooper and Morgan Blakeman were lost amongst seven seniors who graduated from last season’s team.
Coach’s comments: We will be presenting a big, athletic front line. We are a strong blocking team and just continue to improve each day in the gym. Our offensive game is developing nicely, as well.
We have quite a few young players playing some key roles this year, so we will expect some growing pains along the way but are very excited for the potential of these young ladies.
Gabby McConnell provides a solid and consistent setting game for our young hitters. Our backrow, led by libero Sydney Lattimer, continues to gain confidence and has really grown immensely this summer.
Overall, these ladies have put a lot of time in the gym these last two months and have shown a ton of growth already. We have some big scrimmages lined up before the season starts and are looking very forward to watching these ladies continue to come together and get comfortable in their roles.
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