The new school year is upon us, which means…the fall sports season is ready to begin! In this post, we take a look at the girls volleyball teams for the upcoming season.
*All coaches were contacted multiple times for these season capsules, the ones who responded are represented here. Don’t see your school? Contact Michael Wojtychiw at mmwojtychiw@cps.edu.
School: Amundsen
Last Year’s Record: 21-10
Social Media Handle: @AmundsenVB
Starters Returning:
So-Freja Brask- MH
Jr-Zoe Brask-MH
Sr-Annabella Wuthrich -OH
Sr-Orchis Som-S
Key Non-Starters Returning:
Sr-Nina Celerio-OH
So-Ava Solomon-RS, MH
Sr-Nora May-DS
Sr-Gavyn Conway-RS, MB
Newcomers To Watch:
-Freshman Charley Sellers-OH
Coach’s Season Outlook: we came in 3rd in our first yr in the Red North. Our goal is to WIN CONFERENCE!
School Name: Clemente
Key Returnees (name, year in school, position):
- Destiny Media, Senior, Outside Hitter
- Kiarra Scott, Senior, Setter
Key non-starters returning (name, year in school, position):
- Anelis Delgado, Senior, DS
Key newcomers (name, year in school):
- Jamaris Ngyuen, Junior
- Kayla Porrata, Junior
- Arina Koleiko, Junior
Coach’s Season Outlook:
We are excited to begin another season after winning our first program regional championship last year! With a strong roster of returning seniors and rising juniors, we are expecting to continue building our program and the success we have experienced the past few years.
School Name: Collins Academy
Last Year’s Record: 15-3
Key Returners (name, year in school):
Faith Choice, Senior
Jynia Davis, Senior
Natali Moran, Senior
Samyia McClain, Junior
Key Non-Starters Returning (name, year in school):
Lamikeka Amadi, Senior
Francheska Cancel, Junior
School Name: Juarez
Social Media Handle: bjcaeagles1
Key Returnees (name, year in school):
Kiera Shew, Junior
Jasmine Vargas, Junior
Marianna Soto, Junior
Ariana Vargas, Sophomore
Key non-starters returning (name, year in school, accolades/stats):
Cynthia Mota, Junior
Key newcomers (name, year in school):
Kiana Shew, Freshman
Brianna Casas, Freshman
Jasmine Reyes, Junior
Yalesti Carrillo, Junior
Melissa Munoz, Sophomore
Coach’s Season Outlook: We’ve got a young team this year and we’re excited to build our program even more.
School Name: Lane Tech
Last Year’s Record: 20-16
Social Media Handle: lanetechgirlsvolleyball (instagram)
Key Returnees (name, year in school, position):
Kate Hong – Senior, Setter
Maggie O’Brien – Senior, Setter
Kinzie Copenhaver – Senior, Middle
Campbell Wilde – Senior, Right side
Olivia Sprinkle – Senior, Outside hitter
Key newcomers (name, year in school, position):
Collette Heneghan – Freshman
Sophia Abdullah – Freshman
Olivia Chronowski – Junior Outside Hitter
Coach’s Season Outlook:
We have a very talented team and a great mix of players from the freshman level to returning seniors. The girls are working hard, and the sky’s the limit. We start off the season with a tough week, but it will be a good measuring stick to see where we stand. Our goal this season is to serve well, minimize mistakes, and to play better defense, and if we do that we should surpass 20 wins this season.
School Name: Lindblom
Last Year’s Record: 3-6
Key Returnees (name, position, year in school):
Ryan Ellis, outside hitter, Senior
Key non-starters returning (name, position, year in school):
Elizabeth Taylor, middle, Senior
Brianna Ross, middle, 11th
Key newcomers:
Makenzie Bryan
School Name: Payton
Last Year’s Record: 20-16 Record
Social Media Handle: paytongirlsvolleyball (Instagram)
Key Returnees (name, year in school, position):
Chloe Jackson, Senior, Opposite HiItter. Had a school record 250 kills in a single season.
Claire McGowan, Senior, Outside Hitter. 65 kills last season.
Isa Hughes, Sophomore, Setter
Emmie Sprenger, Sophomore, Middle Hitter
Key non-starters returning (name, year in school, position):
Iyanna Tuyay, Junior, Setter
Mackenzie Cote, Senior, Defensive Specialist
Key newcomers (name, position, year in school):
Marissa Mancine, Junior, Libero
Oriana Bradley, Freshmen, Opposite Hitter and Middle Hitter
Season Outlook: This year, Payton Grizzlies have their eyes set on a prize. We are chasing a “Banner Year” as they call it. We are carrying over our momentum from a spectacular season last fall and EVERYONE is buying into a better culture and more hard work. We will be a well rounded group from start to finish. We start off our season with tough competition such as: Wheaton North, Fremd, Fenwick, and DeLaSalle. Keep your eyes on Grizzlies Volleyball this year.
School Name: Solorio Academy
Last Year’s Record: 9-5
Key Returnees (name, year in school, position):
Selena Tilapa, Sr., Setter
Galilea Flores, Sr., Setter
Yuridia Guzman, Sr., Outside Hitter
Yahaira Tamayo, Sr., Libero
Key non-starters returning (name, year in school, position):
Fatima Guzman, Sr., DS
Juliana Arana, Sr., DS
Key newcomers (name, year in school, position):
Camila Mendoza, Jr., Setter
Julissa Diaz, Sr., Outside Hitter
Coach’s Season Outlook: Goal is to compete and have a positive season to end the volleyball season on a high note for the girls.
School: Wells High School
Last Year Record: 3 – 6
Social Media: Instagram @WellsRaidersVolleyball
Starters Returnees:
Shayla Diaz -Sr – Setter
Jade Fuller – Jr – OH
Anaiya Robinson – So – DS
Lanae Sutherland – Jr – MB
Amaree Greenlee – So – OPP
Key-non starters returning:
Armoni Williams -Jr -MB
Key Newcomers:
Ailany Delgado – Fr – DS
Jacknaiz Uzcategui – So – OH
Makayla Brooks – So – OPP
Season Outlook: In the wake of a difficult season under a new head coach, the Wells Lady Raiders are looking to redeem themselves this season. As we continue to develop our skills and add talent, we will strive to win our conference one game at a time.
