OnFocus Season Preview: Stevens Point Panthers Volleyball

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OnFocus Season Preview: Stevens Point Panthers Volleyball

Coaching staff:

Mackenzie Kyle (2nd year head Coach @ SPASH)
Morgan Rolfs (1st year Varsity assistant)
Rachel Callow (2nd year Varsity Assistant)
Dylan Wall (JV1 and Varsity Assistant)
Sydney Zakrzewski (JV2 Coach)
Eden Mokler (JV3 Coach)

Key returners:

Katie Kornowski- Junior Setter
Karli Torhorst- Junior Outside Hitter
Ava Thauer- Senior Middle Blocker
Addi Peskie- Junior Utility
Lenna Mayer- Sophomore Libero
Abby Klismith- Senior Outside/Right Side Hitter

Key newcomers:

Nora Kruger- Freshman Outside Hitter
Cassie Kotlowski- Senior Middle Blocker

Conference outlook:

We have a great group that is clicking together nicely. We had our first conference win at Wausau West and did a nice job handling the pressure of a loud environment, as well as the first conference competition of the year. We look forward to continuing our successes in conference by playing our game, running our offense, and being relentless on defense.

Keys to your success this season:

Our success is fueled by a balanced offense and trained defense. Katie Kornowski has been the captain of our ship as our setter and has done an incredible job of spreading our offense and putting the ball where our hitters need it. Newcomer Nora Kruger has been integral to our offensive and defensive successes by providing a boost on both sides of the ball. Overall, our group sees success when we play together, as we have a veteran and seasoned group.

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