High school preview: Volleyball
Published: Sun, Aug. 17, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Sun, Aug. 17, 2008 06:17AM
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Apex
Strong returning group is led by sophomores Alston Kearns (5-5, libero) and Kristen Harris (6-1, middle blocker).
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Broughton
Nicole Willis (6-2, junior, hitter) and Molly Crenshaw (5-8, senior, hitter) lead the Caps .
Cardinal Gibbons
The Crusaders graduated All-Americans Katie Kabbes and Katie Camp, but have a 10-year 288-24 record with nine state titles. Cayla Shortley, a University of North Carolina recruit, is among top defenders in the nation. Setter Molly Krull has committed to Tampa. Hitter Avery Striebel is nationally ranked and freshman setter Madison Bugg is a 15U AAU All-American.
East Chapel Hill
Melanie Slack (5-10, senior, outside hitter) and Kayla Austin (5-5, senior setter) return.
Enloe
The Eagles' front line includes juniors Anna Moore (6-1), Eleana Frac (5-11) and Gabby Gilbert (5-11).
Green Hope
New coach Heather Bailey has All-Tri-Eight players Jennifer Hindman (outside hitter) and Sarah Forgacs.
Person
The defending state 4-A champion welcomes back junior outside hitter Katie Tatum.
Raleigh Charter
Lindsay Wise (6-3, senior middle blocker) has committed to Georgetown.
Wake Forest-Rolesville
Karson Ratliff (6-0, hitter) and Ashley Farwell (5-6, setter) help make the Cougars a Cap Seven contender.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Katie Bray
ATHENS DRIVE
5-11 outside hitter led Jaguars to second round of playoffs.
Kelsey Campbell
CARY
Senior is the key to a program that returns no starters from an 18-2 team.
Ashleigh Crutcher
CARY ACADEMY
6-0 sophomore hitter should help Cavaliers contend in NCISAA,
Adria Fecteau
FUQUAY-VARINA
Athletic senior setter was Tri-Eight player of the year.
Alex Mensing
ST. DAVID'S
Senior had 100 kills, 146 assists and 52 aces in 2007.
Alli Parrish
SMITHFIELD-SELMA
5-11 left-handed senior was Spartans MVP in 2007.
Sophie Palles
SANDERSON
6-0 junior outside hitter should be among the area's best.
Jordan Reaves
HOLLY SPRINGS
Explosive 5-11 senior outside hitter led Holly Springs to Greater Neuse title.
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