Villa Maria Victors
Coach (season): Kristy Jamison (1st season)
2011 overall record: 5-8
2011 region record (place): 5-7 (tied for fourth)
2011 playoff results: Did not qualify for the District 10 Class AA playoffs.
Top player lost: Melanie Schroeck
Top returning players: Melissa Mischler, Jennie Fustine, Madison Easly, Kathryn Mischler, Megan Cooper
Assistant coach: Stefanie Donor
Outlook: Villa Maria is looking to go in a new direction this fall under new head coach Kristy Jamison. The Victors will have to replace libero Melanie Schroeck but they return seniors Melissa Mischler, Jennie Fustine and Madison Easly. Mischler is a four-year player while Fustine and Easly have started the past two years. Juniors Kathryn Mischler and Megan Cooper saw plenty of playing time last season and could be impact players this fall. Senior Shantell Herrmann, a basketball player, decided to play this season and could be an instant standout hitter at 6 feet, 1 inch. Villa is still looking to break through against powerhouses Harbor Creek and McDowell and might have the talent to stay competitive with the Huskies and Trojans. The Victors’ success might depend on contributions from the underclassmen and how quickly the team adapts to a new system and a new coach.
Schedule
September
11 at Central Tech* 7:30
13 at Harbor Creek* 7:30
18 Mercyhurst Prep* 7:30
20 at East* 7:30
25 Strong Vincent* 7:30
26 at McDowell* 7:30
October
4 Central Tech* 7:30
9 Harbor Creek* 7:30
11 at Mercyhurst Prep* 7:30
16 East* 7:30
18 at Strong Vincent* 7:30
23 McDowell* 7:30
*Region 6 matches
Later today: Warren
– Tom Reisenweber



