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Sep 2nd
Keep an eye on our Twitter tonight as we hope to have in-game updates from some of the top games in the city including #2 Mt. Notre Dame at #5 Lakota West and #15 Sycamore at #8 Seton. We may be getting scores from some other matches as well, so stay tuned!
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And away we go…
Aug 28th
Ohio’s competitive season gets under way today. Here are 6 matches to keep an eye on Saturday.
10:00 AM TRI – Anderson, #14 Mason at Lebanon- Mason is one of the biggest unknowns in the city. The Comets lost a lot of talent from last years team, but have an excellent JV program. They open the season with two very solid opponents in Anderson and Lebanon who are the class of the FAVC-East and GWOC-South respectively.
- Similar to Mason, Mt. Notre Dame should be able to sweep this try match, More >
Preseason Rankings #1 – #5
Aug 27th
#1 Cincinnati Ursuline Academy Lions
Division I, Cincinnati Sectional
2009 Record: 29-0 (GGCL 10-0)
Another year, another season with Ursuline as the class of Cincinnati volleyball. The defending state champions return a healthy mix of seasoned veterans and a handful of very talented newcomers. Coach Jeni Case returns for our money the best libero in the state, senior Michigan State-commit Kori Moster. Also back to defend their crown are senior MH Christina Beer, junior MH Noelle Langenkamp, senior OH Olivia Johnson, and senior OH Elena Lohr. New to the team are junior Kate Reilly, a 6’0 left-handed right side and junior setter Iris Brewer More >
Honorable Mention
Aug 26th
These teams, were considered but just didn’t quite make the cut. An early run and these teams have a good chance of cracking the top 25!
Best of the Rest
Harrison (Division 1)
Lebanon (Division 1)
St. Bernard Roger Bacon (Division 3)
Versailles (Division 3)
Others to Watch for
Division 1: Anderson, Beavercreek, Colerain, Little Miami
Division 2: Indian Hill, Oakwood, Urbana
Division 3: Anna, Madeira, Madison Senior, Tri-County North, West Liberty-Salem
Division 4: Covington, Jackson Center, Riverside (DeGraff)
Preseason Rankings #6 – #10
Aug 26th
#6 Middletown Bishop Fenwick Falcons
Division III, Monroe Sectional
2009 Record: 22-5 (GGCL North 5-1)
After an impressive run to the state semifinals, Yoon Ha’s Falcons are another team whose goal ought to be very simple: a state championship. Returning is the GGCL-North co-Player of the Year Ally Beck. A senior outside hitter, Beck has committed to Cleveland State. However, what sets Fenwick apart is the depth of their returning talent. The Falcons return 5 of 6 returning all-league players. Seniors Chelsea Byrge and Jessica Levy joined Beck on the GGCL first team. Senior Chelsea Farrell and sophomore Kristin Thompson also return More >
CincyVolleyball Preseason All Stars
Aug 24th
Due to the huge number of great players in the area and the limited resources of the CincyVolleyball.com staff, we are bound to have missed some of the area’s top players. If you think you know of a player that deserves to be mentioned, leave a comment including the player’s name, position, and anything that may bolster their resume (honors, awards, etc).
First TeamS — Lexi Dannemiller, Senior, West Chester Lakota West
- Committed to Michigan
- 2009 GMC co-Player of the Year, 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-State, PrepVolleyball.com All-American, 2010 AVCA All-American Watch List
OH — Megan Courtney, Junior, Kettering Archbishop Alter
- 2009 GGCL More >
Preseason Rankings #11 – #15
Aug 23rd
#11 Erlanger St. Henry, KY Crusaders
Region 9
2009 Record: 22-9
The Crusaders will have to replace impact seniors Cayla Flood and Erin Fortner but there is no lack of talent in coach Maureen Kaiser’s program. Leading the way will be sophomore OH Erin Fortner who was named an AAU All-American this past June. Also playing a large role for the Crusaders will be senior setter Stephanie Gurren and senior OH Taryn Ward. St. Henry has the bad fortune of being in the same region as the always-strong Notre Dame Academy who has eliminated them in the regional final each of the More >
Preseason Rankings #16 – #20
Aug 22nd
#16 Cincinnati Mother of Mercy Bobcats
Division I, Cincinnati Sectional
2009 Record: 10-14 (GGCL 3-7)
In a disappointing 2009 season for the statewide powerhouse, Mercy failed to reach the regional final for the first time since 2003. The Bobcats return two of their top players from a year ago, OH Lindsey Dinkelacker and RS Megan Wanstrath, but will need a supporting cast of several newcomers and relative unknowns to perform well if Mercy hopes to return to elite status. Junior setter Marissa Prinzbach returns after setting the latter part of the 2009 season. Don’t be surprised if a duo of freshmen see More >
Preseason Rankings #21 – #25
Aug 19th
#21 Cincinnati Wyoming Cowboys
Division II, Goshen Sectional
2009 Record: 12-11 (CHL 10-4)
A very young and inexperienced yet very talented squad has coach Julie Plitt setting her sites on a CHL championship and a deep run in the state tournament. The Cowboys return stud MH Emily Fraik. Fraik was 1st-team all-district and 1st-team all-CHL last season as a sophomore. Also back for Wyoming are sophomore Tatiyana Ali and junior Lillian Krekeler. With so much young talent, the Cowboys will be a force to be reckoned with this year and next in Division II.
Division IV, Dayton Sectional
2009 Record: More >
Preseason Preview Coverage Schedule
Aug 19th
I had intended to post my first 5 teams this afternoon, but that time was spent reinstalling Office onto my repaired computer. However, as promised #25-#21 are now posted (keeping my promise by 15 minutes). Here is a tentative preview of when you can expect to see the rest of my rankings:
Thursday, August 19: Preseason #25-#21
Saturday, August 21: Preseason #20-#16
Monday, August 23: Preseason #15-11
Tuesday, August 24: Preseason All-City Teams and Watch List
Wednesday, August 25: Preseason #10-6
Thursday, August 26: Preseason teams just missing the cut
Friday, August 27: Preseason #5-1
Be sure to check back often for updates and scores from Northern Kentucky.
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