Key newcomers: Ashley Huster, Jr., (Middle hitter); Kelly Martak, Jr., (Setter)
Outlook: "I think this will be a strong season for Cobra volleyball. We have a group of girls who are very comfortable with each other on and off the court," coach Leslie said. "This is giving them tremendous communication skills that is helping the team execute higher levels of play than we have seen in past."
Head coach: Alaina Schleich (first year)
2011 record: 0-12
Top returning players: Sarah Scott, Sr., (Setter); Ashley Algard, Jr., (All-around); Rebecca Ashman, Jr., (Outside hitter); Reilly Crawford, Jr., (All-around); Sarah Thompson, Jr., (All-around); Ardesia White, Jr., (All-around); Jaimee Cooper, Jr., (All-around); Emilee Bubb, So., (Middle hitter); Samara White, So., (Outside hitter)
Key newcomers: Sara Harmon, Fr., (All-around); Elisa Rivera, Fr., (All-around)
Outlook: "I am excited for the upcoming season and think Havre de Grace will be a strong team this year in the UCBAC," coach Schleich said. "We lost a few seniors last year but the returning players have stepped up the tempo and worked hard to get the team ready. I am blessed to be able to coach such wonderful young athletes. I am looking forward to a great season."
John Carroll
Head coach: Greg Cullison (26th yyear)
2011 record: 15-4
Top returning players: Elise Adamson, Sr., (Outside hitter); Briana Lockhart, Jr., (Setter)
Key newcomers: Natalie Lindeman, Sr., (Setter/Libero)
Outlook: The Patriots are moving up to the A conference after repeating as the B conference champions the last three years. The Patriots lost a great deal of experience due to graduation and hope to find players to fill that void. The A conference will be a big step up in competition but the Patriots welcome the challenge, says coach Cullison.
Joppatowne
Head coach: Michelle Seals-Andrews (third year)
2011 record: 3-12
Top returning players: None.
Key newcomers: None.
Outlook: Season of rebuilding with young players, according to coach Seals-Andrews.
