2002 PREVIEW GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL: QUARTZ HILL HAS ITS CONCERNS.Byline: Vincent Bonsignore Staff Writer Even defending league champions have question marks heading into a new season, which is why Quartz quartz, one of the commonest of all rock-forming minerals and one of the most important constituents of the earth's crust. Chemically, it is silicon dioxide, SiO2. Hill girls' volleyball volleyball, outdoor or indoor ball and net game played on a level court. An upright net, 3 ft (or 1 m) high, the top of which stands 8 ft (2.43 m) from the ground for men, 7 ft 4 1/8 in (2. coach Larry Vocke treads lightly as his Rebels prepare for another run in the Golden League. There are concerns at setter setter: see sporting dog. setter Any of three breeds derived from a medieval hunting dog that would set (lie down) when it found birds so that it and the birds could be covered with a net. Setters have long hair on the ears, chest, legs, and tail. , where new starter Natalie Coe is recovering from the separated shoulder  This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject.Please help recruit one or [ improve this article] yourself. See the talk page for details. she suffered during the club season, not to mention the normal anxiety of beginning her first year in the starting lineup For the line of action figures, see . A starting lineup in sports refers to the set of players actively participating in the event when the game begins. The players in the starting lineup are commonly referred to as starters, whereas the others are substitutes . ``She's doing well, but the biggest problem right now is that the shoulder still gets weak during practice and we have to sit her down and rest it,'' Vocke said. ``It's a concern, but hopefully it won't be a long-lasting problem.'' Coe was a backup to Randi Cooper last season, and with Cooper getting the majority of playing time, Coe wasn't able to gain much court experience. She was hoping the club season would get her up to speed, but the shoulder injury hampered those plans. The good news is she'll be surrounded sur·round tr.v. sur·round·ed, sur·round·ing, sur·rounds 1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle. 2. To enclose or confine on all sides so as to bar escape or outside communication. n. by a deep, athletic collection of teammates, led by Kristen Voyson, a talented middle hitter who will play next year at Long Beach State. Voyson, a second-team All-Southern Section pick last year, provides Quartz Hill with an intimidating in·tim·i·date tr.v. in·tim·i·dat·ed, in·tim·i·dat·ing, in·tim·i·dates 1. To make timid; fill with fear. 2. To coerce or inhibit by or as if by threats. presence in the middle and is equally effective offensively and defensively. ``She's coming off a heck heck interj. Used as a mild oath. n. Slang Used as an intensive: had a heck of a lot of money; was crowded as heck. [Alteration of hell. of a year, and we think she's ready for a great senior year,'' Vocke said. Voyson could be joined by intriguing in·trigue n. 1. a. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. b. The practice of or involvement in such schemes. 2. A clandestine love affair. v. newcomer Alexis Crimes, a 6-foot-3 junior who is playing her first year of volleyball. Crimes, a track runner, lacks experience, but she's such a tremendous athlete and it's only a matter of time before she figures out the nuances of the sport. ``She picks things up extremely fast, and she's such a physical talent, we think she has a very bright future,'' Vocke said. Depending how quickly Crimes develops a feel for the game, Vocke might shuffle his lineup A criminal investigation technique in which the police arrange a number of individuals in a row before a witness to a crime and ask the witness to identify which, if any, of the individuals committed the crime. around - at least early in the season - to put her and the Eagles in the best possible position for success. ``We'll see how it goes in terms of what we'll do with the lineup,'' Vocke said. It helps that the Rebels return so many key players from last year's Golden League championship team, so even if some have to move around more than they're used to, it should not hinder hin·der 1 v. hin·dered, hin·der·ing, hin·ders v.tr. 1. To be or get in the way of. 2. To obstruct or delay the progress of. v.intr. Quartz Hill's chances of winning. Other returning seniors are Bri Campbell (middle blocker), C.J. Vocke (outside hitter), Shauna Cabriales (outside hitter), and outside hitters Heather Christensen Heather Christensen (born October 1 1979 in San Diego, California) is an American model, noted for her work in various Playboy publications. She was Playboy's 2001 Model of the Year. In 2002, she posed as a mermaid in the Wet and Wild 2002 edition. and Kami Manuel. Vocke also expects sophomore Summer Plante to emerge as a consistent performer. ``It's a nice blend of experience and newcomers,'' Vocke said. What it all means remains to be seen, although Vocke is intent on being cautious, at least early on. ``We definitely want to do as well as last year, and hopefully better,'' Vocke said. ``But you just never know.'' AT A GLANCE Team: Quartz Hill girls' volleyball Coach: Larry Vocke 2001 record: 18-2 League finish: First Playoffs: Lost in second round Key returnees: Kristen Voyson (Sr., middle hitter), Bri Campbell (Sr., middle blocker.), Natalie Coe (Sr., setter), C.J. Vocke (Sr., outside hitter), Shauna Cabriales (Sr., outside hitter), Heather Christensen (Sr., outside hitter), Kami Manuel (Sr., outside hitter). Top newcomers: Summer Plante (Soph., middle blocker), Alexis Crimes (Jr., middle blocker) 2002 SCHEDULE Date Opponent-Time Sept. 12 at Burroughs Ridgecrest 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19. 1 vs. Hart 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Paraclete 6 p.m. Sept. 26 vs. Canyon 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Desert 5 p.m. Oct. 3 at Saugus 4:45 p.m. *Oct. 8 vs. Lancaster 6:30 p.m. *Oct. 10 at Littlerock 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 Royal tournament 8 a.m. *Oct. 15 at Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley 6:30 p.m. *Oct. 17 vs. Palmdale 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 Highland tournament 9 a.m. *Oct. 22 at Highland 6:30 p.m. *Oct. 24 at Lancaster 6:30 p.m. *Oct. 29 vs. Littlerock 6:30 p.m. *Oct. 31 vs. Antelope Valley 6:30 p.m. *Nov. 5 at Palmdale 6:30 p.m. *Nov. 7 vs. Highland 6:30 p.m. *-League contest CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: (color) Senior Kristen Voyson will lead Quartz Hill as it tries to repeat as Golden League champion. Gene Blevins/Special to the Daily News Box: AT A GLANCE (see text) |
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