After a 17-14-2 campaign a year ago, College Heights volleyball returns all of its starters with high expectations for 2022 and will be playing at a new venue as well.
With the recent addition of the ETG Sports complex to the facilities for College Heights, that means the volleyball team (as well as both basketball teams) have a much larger venue to play in front of the home crowd. Along with the new home court, the Cougars also return every starter from last season, putting them in position to build off last year’s success.
“We are super blessed to be practicing in a new gymnasium,” CHC coach Mary Colin said. “We have three courts, and 25 girls out for the program. The girls are getting a lot of great reps, and are filling the gym with hype and hustle. We are excited for a fun, competitive season. These girls were successful last year and everyone is returning. I have seen improvement in every single starter from last year.”
The Cougars welcome back senior OH Lauren Ukena, senior OH Addie Lawrence, senior OH Lindsay Griesemer, senior MB Marley Woodford, senior libero Ava Mesena, junior S Maddy Colin and sophomore MB Libby Fanning.
“These girls are powerful, aggressive and love the game,” Coach Colin said. “They have fun playing, and are always looking to improve.”
The keys to success for College Heights are simple. Play as a collective unit and play to its strengths as a team.
“I think we need to slow down, be thankful for every chance we get to play the game, be together and grow as teammates and healthy citizens in a very fast-paced world,” Coach Colin said. “Along the way, of course, we want them to hit harder, block balls and serve more aces!”
College Heights opens the season hosting Lockwood on Tuesday.
“Staying healthy would be great! These are three and four-sport varsity athletes who are also working at a very high academic level,” Colin said ahead of the start to the season. “I want them to stay healthy spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally.”
