Last week, the Bravettes volleyball team was sort of in the middle of its pre-season preparation, and new head Coach Rylie Little was getting an idea of the skills available.
“I’m super excited,” she said.
The Bravettes were schedule to scrimmage at Wilton on Monday, Aug. 16.
Then, they faced another week of preparation before heading to Albia’s tournament on Monday, Aug. 23.
Little had nine girls on the roster as of late in the week and said she may add three before the season starts.
“The girls are in great shape,” the coach said. “They have worked hard this summer.”
“Right now, we’re working on hitting and serving techniques,” she said.
“We should be very strong across the front row,” Little said. “We have some seniors who have stepped up.”
The coach expects 5-11 senior Shanae Wetering to be a strong outside hitter, and “Korrinn Kehoe (5-11) is a strong middle hitter,” she said.
One who might come in under the opposition’s radar is 5-10 middle hitter Kallie Robison. “She will be an eye-opener,” Little said.
Katie Reynolds returns as the team’s top setter. “She knows what she’s doing,” said the coach. “She keeps things flowing.”
Little called Allyson Larmore (5-7), “a strong outside hitter. She’s good playing on the weak side and phenomenal in the back row.”
Little said seniors Tia Shaffer and Kailey Shaffer “have improved in getting to the ball.”
“We need to improve our tip coverage,” the coach said.
The coach said sophomore Coral Lowry (5-5) “is a strong hitter, and she’s left handed.”
Little said sophomore Izzy Roorda (5-5) could contend for a starting spot. “She’s great at fielding,” the coach said.
Roorda and others have hit the weight room. “They’re seeing the difference,” the coach said. “They know they have to lift and work hard in practice,” Little said, “and they’re excited.”
| # | Name | Year | Position | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coral Lowry | SO | RS/DS | 5’6″ |
| 2 | Madison Van Zee | SO | DS | 5’4″ |
| 4 | Korrinn Kehoe | SR | MH | 5’10” |
| 5 | Shanae Wetering | SR | OH | 5’10” |
| 8 | Kalynn Wanders | JR | S | 5’3″ |
| 13 | Kailey Shaffer | SR | DS | 5’7″ |
| 14 | Jadyn Sharer | SO | DS | 5’6″ |
| 15 | Katie Reynolds | SR | S | 5’6″ |
| 16 | Allyson Larmore | SR | DS/RS | 5’6″ |
| 18 | Kallie Robison | JR | MH | 5’10” |
| 22 | Abby Pope | JR | DS | 5’5″ |
| 23 | Izzy Roorda | SO | OH | 5’4″ |
| 24 | Tia Shaffer | SR | S | 5’3″ |