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Jump Serve – Fairview

Fairview Tigers
Coach (season, record): Ashley Cottengim (3rd season, 16-17)
2011 overall record: 8-8
2011 region record (place): 8-8 (tied for fourth)
2011 playoff results: Did not qualify for the District 10 Class AA playoffs.
Top player lost: Elise Kaveney
Top returning players: Hailey Thompson, Kelsey Musich, Paige Haney, Roni Lipinski, Rachel Loper
Assistant coach: Danielle Brunot
Outlook: Fairview is making strides under third-year coach Ashley Cottengim. The Tigers have been competitive in Region 5 and could be a dangerous team this fall. Fairview will be young but it can turn to Hailey Thompson, a returning all-region first-team selection as an outside hitter. Thompson provides senior leadership, while juniors Kelsey Musich (libero) and Paige Haney (outside hitter) are back as well. Sophomore hitters Roni Lipinski and Rachel Loper are primed for breakout seasons this year. Hannah Rossman could step in as the starting setter as a sophomore to add depth to a young Fairview team. The Tigers will have some obstacles to overcome but they won’t be an easy out for powerhouses Fort LeBoeuf and General McLane in region play. Fairview gained valuable experience last year and only lost Elise Kaveney to graduation. With Corry out of Region 5, Fairview could make a serious run at the top 3 spots in the region. If the Tigers can pull an upset or two, they may be in the hunt for a playoff spot.

Schedule
September
11 North East* 7:30
13 at Girard* 7:30
18 Seneca* 7:30
20 Northwestern* 7:30
24 Harbor Creek 7:30
25 at Fort LeBoeuf* 7:30
27 Iroquois* 7:30
October
2 at General McLane* 7:30
4 at North East* 7:30
9 Girard* 7:30
11 at Seneca* 7:30
16 at Northwestern* 7:30
18 Fort LeBoeuf* 7:30
23 at Iroquois* 7:30
25 General McLane* 7:30
*Region 5 matches

Later today: Farrell

– Tom Reisenweber

Posted in: Jump Serve, Volleyball

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