The Lady Wildcats are fresh off a second straight playoff run, and have been to the postseason in 8 of the last 11 seasons overall. The expectation is always to win, and with 5 senior leaders, that will once again be the case.

Head Coach: April Jones (4th Season)
2023 Record: 15-22; State Rnd 1

Returning Starters: 5
Key Returners: MH Melanie Wells, OH Arabella Napa, L Lucy Maney, MH Madison Houck, S Faith McDade; Incoming players: RS/OS Hayden Bass, OS Elexa English, S Gracie Dunn
Key Departures: Anna Raye Darnell, Madilyn Kowalski, Alesia Gonzalez 

Team Strengths: “We have 5 returning seniors and other returners who have been playing together for several years, they have volleyball knowledge and play together well,” says Jones. “They respond well to each other on the court and truly want to be a successful unit. Our setter, McDade, was new to the group last year; her consistency as our setter will be vital to our success this season.”

“The two new outside hitters, Bass and English, will excel quickly,” adds Jones. “The team will play as a cohesive unit with consistency and only get better throughout the season. I also expect Wells, Napa, and Houck to show their strength in hitting and blocking percentages.”

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