2002 PREVIEW GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL: YOUTHFUL IMPACT HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR FRESHMEN.Byline: Vincent Bonsignore Staff Writer LANCASTER Lancaster, city, England Lancaster (lăng`kəstər), city (1991 pop. 43,902) and district, county seat of Lancashire, NW England, on the Lune River. - Paraclete 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 Margaret Neill has been around long enough to know you just don't start throwing around compliments com·pli·ment n. 1. An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation. 2. A formal act of civility, courtesy, or respect. 3. about freshmen for the sake of being nice. Young players have enough to worry about just trying to fit in, let alone carrying around the pressure of expectations from an overzealous o·ver·zeal·ous adj. Excessively enthusiastic: overzealous movie fans; an overzealous manager. o coach. But when it comes to Angela Hupp, the Spirits' exciting young outside hitter, Neill is not holding back one bit. In fact, if things work out the way Neill expects, Hupp won't be just Paraclete's best player by the end of the season, if not sooner. She could finish her career as the Spirits' best player of all time. And Neill isn't afraid to say so. ``Not when it comes to Angela,'' Neill said. ``She's a very talented player.'' There are plenty of reasons for Neill's excitement, not the least of which is Hupp's size - she's 6-foot-1 and growing. On top of that, there is the experience factor. Hupp is only a freshman, but she's played three years on an 18-under club travel team. As a result, the transition to the Paraclete varsity team In the United States and Canada and UK, varsity sports teams are the principal athletic teams representing a college, university, or high school or other secondary school. Such teams compete against the principal athletic teams at other colleges/universities, or in the case of is expected to go smoothly. ``I don't anticipate any problems with her playing at a high level from the outset,'' Neill said. ``She'll contribute from the very beginning.'' The addition of Hupp, coupled with the arrival of 6-foot sophomore middle blocker Nicole Gurr from the junior varsity junior varsity n. Abbr. JV A high-school or college team that competes in interschool sports on the level below varsity. Noun 1. , will give the Spirits much-needed height. And that's cause for excitement and heightened hopes for a special year. ``We have more size than we've ever had,'' Neill said. ``As a result, this could be one of the best teams we've have in a long time.'' Hupp and Gurr will have plenty of experienced players around them, which only enhances Neill's confidence the Spirits will develop into one of the best team's she's had at Paraclete. Senior outside hitter Jennifer Adams Jennifer Adams (born 1976 in Eltham, Victoria) is an Australian television presenter. After studying at Perth's Curtin University with a degree in journalism, Adams joined the Seven Network in 1997. She later became Seven's weekend newsreader. , the Spirits' leader in kills and assists last season, will return for her senior year and Dani Gaeta, who played middle blocker a year ago, will slide over to outside hitter for her senior year. They'll be joined by returning starters Amy Paradiso (middle blocker), Jenna Gilbert (outside hitter), Ashley Pinley (outside hitter) and Taylor Wilson, who will play a defensive role. With the newcomers immediately stepping into 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 , Neill will move other players around to make room. That means a few will make the transition to new positions. The flux flux In metallurgy, any substance introduced in the smelting of ores to promote fluidity and to remove objectionable impurities in the form of slag. Limestone is commonly used for this purpose in smelting iron ores. creates a slight cause for concern, at least through the early part of the season. ``It may take a little while before everyone gets comfortable,'' Neill said. ``It's something we're prepared for.'' The hope is Paraclete will have completed that process by the time Alpha League play starts in October. The Spirits, Grace Brethren of Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. and L.A. Baptist of North Hills are considered the top two teams in the league. PARACLETE Coach: Margaret Neill 2001 record: 6-9 League finish: Third Playoffs: Lost in first round Key returnees: Jennifer Adams (Sr., outside hitter.); Dani Gaeta (Sr., middle blocker); Amy Paradiso (Sr. middle blocker), Jenna Gilbert (Jr., outside hitter) Top newcomers: Angela Hupp (Fr., outside hitter.); Nicole Gurr (So., middle blocker). CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: Outside hitter Jennifer Adams led the team in kills and assists last year. Jeff Goldwater/Staff Photographer Box: PARACLETE (see text) |
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