VALLEY SPORTS REPORT: WAVERLY'S CROFT NAMED VOLLEYBALL 'PLAYER OF YEAR' — ATHENS' RYAN, WAVERLY'S SINSABAUGH ALSO EARN TOP HONORS (2019-11-27)
Valley Sports ReportTHE VALLEY "” Waverly senior
Chloe Croft capped a brilliant two-year varsity career as the school's all-time leader in setter assists, and by leading the Lady Wolverines to their second straight Section IV, Class B title appearance to earn the 2019
Valley Sports Report Volleyball "
Player of the Year."
Waverly coach Kesha Sinsabaugh is the "
Coach of the Year," and Athens freshman Jenny Ryan is the 2019 "
Newcomer of the Year."
During the course of the regular season, Croft eclipsed Sam Mennig's assist record of 873, and later became the lone member of the 1,000 assist club at Waverly.
For the season, Croft recorded a team-high 478 assists and 221 service points, as well as 213 digs, 59 service aces, 33 kills, and three blocks.
Sinsabaugh, who led Waverly to its first-ever Section IV title last year, led the Lady Wolverines from the sixth seed to the Class B title game. The final dual-match win of her career came in the Class B quarterfinals against third-seed Lansing - it was the 100th victory of her career.
Smooth and athletic, with a good head for the game, Ryan had 86 service points, including 43 aces, 100 digs, 60 kills, 23 blocks, and 15 setter assists to earn the top newcomer award.
The All-Valley first team is comprised of five seniors and two juniors, while the second team has five seniors, one junior, and one sophomore.
The All-Valley volleyball teams are as follows:
FIRST TEAM
Chloe Croft, senior, Waverly: See above.
Giovanna Rossi, senior, Tioga: Ultra-athletic with great hops, Rossi is a powerful hitter from all over the floor, and a force at the net. (No stats provided.)
Cassidy Stackpole, senior, Athens: Possessing a powerful serve,
Stackpole was one of the best all-around players in the area. She had a
team-high 131 service points, and 56 service aces, to go along with 161
digs, 80 kills, and four blocks.
Paige Lewis, senior, Waverly:
Lewis was a force at the net, but also set for the Lady Wolverines on
occasion. She led Waverly with 153 kills, 239 digs, 47 blocks, and 78
aces. She also had 213 points and 40 assists.
Chloe Bellis, senior, Tioga: Athletic and a team leader, Bellis led the team in assists, but was also a dangerous hitter. (No stats provided.)
Leah Liechty, junior, Athens: A force at the net, Liechty led the Lady Wildcats in kills with 179 and blocks with 59. She also had 59 points, 19 aces, and 25 digs.
Libero - Taylor Field, junior, Athens: A defensive specialist, Field was also one of the Lady Wildcats' best at the service line. She had a team-high 348 digs on the season, as well as 116 service points, 46 aces, and four kills.
SECOND TEAM
Haley Barry, senior, Athens: A good all-around player, Barry had 195 digs 106 points, including 43 aces, 53 kills and seven blocks.
Kayleigh Miller, junior, Athens: A heady player and team leader, Miller led Athens with 420 assists, to go along with 106 digs, 73 points, including 19 aces,13 kills, and two blocks.
Adrianah Clinton, senior, Waverly: A fiery leader on the floor, Clinton was among the team leader in nearly every category for the Lady Wolverines. She had 172 service points, including 68 aces, 162 digs, and 152 kills.
Emme Hall, sophomore, Tioga: A dominant player at the net, Hall led the Lady Tigers in blocks, and was among the team leaders in kills. (No stats provided.)
Morgan Adams, senior, Waverly: A strong player at the net, Adams was also a big contributor on the service line. She finished the season with 122 service points, including 43 aces, 103 kills, 44 blocks, and 73 digs.
Julia Boyle, senior, Sayre: A strong all-around player, Boyle did everything for the Lady Redskins. (No stats provided.)
Libero - Bri Rossi, senior, Tioga: A defensive specialist, Rossi was a solid hitter from the back row, and a big contributor at the service line. (No stats provided.)
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IN PHOTO 1: Waverly's Chloe Croft. IN PHOTO 2: Athens' Jenny Ryan.
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PAST WINNERS OF "PLAYER OF THE YEAR."2018 - Sydney Meyers, Waverly
2017 - Martha Schumacher, Tioga
2016 - Olivia Howland, Tioga
2015 - Malley Bowen, Tioga
2014 - Malley Bowen, Tioga
2013 - Bry Godfrey, Tioga
2012 - Bry Godfrey, Tioga
2011 - Jess Ramsey, Tioga
2010 - Kay Pfleghardt, Tioga
2009 - Becca Saggiomo, Athens
