Aberdeen
Head coach: NA (Not available)
2010 record: NA
Top returning players: NA
Key newcomers: NA
Outlook: The Aberdeen coaching staff did not provide information for this preview.
Bel Air
Head coach: Larry Tsomos (17th season)
2010 record: 7-6
Top returning players: Tyler Abbott; Justin Bittner; Jeremy Carnucci; Njaramba Gitonga; Aaron Farley, Sr. (MH); Matt Kenner, Sr. (MH); Kyle Johnson, Jr. (S); Tyler Norcross, Jr. (OH)
Key newcomers: Jake Andrew, Jr. (MH); James Scherba, Jr. (OH)
Outlook: "We have some experienced players returning, with the addition of the new talented players," coach Tsomos said. "We are hoping to put together a respectable team that will play at a high level."
C. Milton Wright
Head coach: Richard Moyers (first season)
2010 record: NA
Top returning players: John Grotke, Jr. (Opp); John Hagearty, Sr. (OH); Mike Moss, Jr. (M); Chris Panzeri, Sr. (M); Ryan Walsh, Sr. (OH)
Key newcomers: Dave O'Malley, So. (L); Justin Pezzela, So.
Outlook: A perennial Harford County powerhouse, the Mustangs are looking strong as usual.
"What impresses me about this group of gentlemen is that they carry with them an amazing amount of talent, coupled with those returning players who have obviously studied the lessons from their previous coaches well," coach Moyers said. "They bring a strong sense of competitiveness with each practice, scrimmage, and, I foresee, every match this season. I would have to state that our outlook for this season is good. We have our areas to improve, as do all programs, but with this cohort, I look forward to good, solid play every time we take the court."
Fallston
Head coach: Dan Dehmer (first season)
2010 record: NA
Top returning players: Jason Lawrence, Sr. (OH); Louis Paul Rossman, Sr. (MH); Zach Wheeler, Sr. (S)
Key newcomers: Austin Appel, Jr. (H); Andy Benjes, Jr. (S); Eric Nicklas, Jr. (MH)
Outlook: "We have the potential to be a very strong team in the county," coach Dehmer said. "We will be running a much quicker offense this year. Defensively, we are very sound, and are putting up a very solid block. We have multiple returning defensive specialists in McMichael and Morais.
Harford Tech
Head coach: Bill Jones (third season)
2010 record: 5-7
Top returning players: Thane Hash, Sr. (MH); Justin Lewis, Sr. (L); Marcos Palaez, Sr. (DB); Zack Valenti, Jr. (OH); Brady Vickers, Sr. (S); Nick Waite, Jr. (MH)
Key newcomers: Jarret Booz, So. (OH); Hunter Norcross, Fr. (OH); Sean Paulsen, So. (S)
Outlook: Coach Jones has no doubts about the 2011 Cobras, saying: "this is the strongest team I have coached. We feel we will be the one to watch this season, with five strong starters returning, and strong newcomers."
Havre de Grace
Head coach: NA
2010 record: NA
Top returning players: NA
Key newcomers: NA
Outlook: The Havre de Grace coaching staff did not provide information for this preview.
John Carroll
Head coach: Julian Maliszewski (second season)
2010 record: 4-9
Top returning players: Sully Gerety; Pat McGuirk; Dino Profili; A.J. Stewart
Key newcomers: Jordan Stahl
Outlook: "We only lost a few seniors last year, so we have a great returning class of players," coach Maliszewski said. "We also have a strong group of newcomers, who will continue to develop their skills and love for the game."
North Harford
Head coach: NA
2010 record: NA
Top returning players: NA
Key newcomers: N/A
Outlook: The North Harford coaching staff did not provide information for this preview.
Patterson Mill
Head coach: Brian Spears (first season)
2010 record: NA
Top returning players: Alex Abild, Sr. (MH); Jeff Adams, Sr. (OH); Mike Burrill, Sr. (MH); Paul Gentry, Sr. (RH); Tyler Ostendorf, Sr. (S); Chase Phillips, Sr. (OH); Dylan Reinhardt, Sr. (H)
Key newcomers: Brendan Booza, Sr. (RH); Kenny Haag, Sr. (OH)
Outlook: "The Husky boys volleyball team has an elite crew of returning players who have competed and trained together since the start of their high school careers," coach Spears said. "We expect that the Huskies will compete at an intense and high level this season. This year's team is a colorful and slightly rambunctious group, who bring their personalities into the game. No matter what the final score is each match, this Husky squad will bring talent, excitement, and good fundamentals to the court."