GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL COULD IT BE A NEW VIEW FOR VIEWPOINT? PATRIOTS POISED TO TAKE OVER LEAGUE TOP SPOT.Byline: Kirby Lee Special to the Daily News Viewpoint High proved last season it could compete with two-time defending Liberty League 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. champion Providence Providence, city (1990 pop. 160,728), state capital and seat of Providence co., NE R.I., a port at the head of Providence Bay; founded by Roger Williams 1636, inc. as a city 1832. . This year, Viewpoint could take over the top spot. ``We are the team to beat,'' Viewpoint coach Frank Pontello said. With a share of the league title on the line the last two seasons, Viewpoint lost five-game matches to Providence. But Viewpoint appears to have the edge on Providence, which graduated five starters from last year's team. Viewpoint, which won Heritage League titles in 1995 and 1996 and the Liberty League title in 1997, could start the first of another title streak. The Patriots have an experienced nucleus nucleus, in physics nucleus, in physics, the extremely dense central core of an atom. The Nature of the Nucleus Composition with juniors Melodie Rahbar, Sarah Kellard and Calais Brown and sophomore Meredith Sherman. The four were members of the 1999 team, the school's first to reach the quarterfinals of the Southern Section Division V-AA volleyball playoffs. The Patriots will have a formidable front line with Kellard (5-10) at middle blocker and outside hitters Brown (5-7), Sherman (5-9) and Rahbar (5-7). Brown, an all-league second-team selection, along with Kellard and Rahbar, have improved their hitting skills during club volleyball. Rahbar, who will also set, is the team's best all-around passer, and Brown is the quickest. Kellard is a defensive force at middle blocker as well as a strong hitter. ``We're looking to run a lot of quick attacks,'' Pontello said. ``Sarah has a real big upside Upside The potential dollar amount by which the market or a stock could rise. Notes: This is basically an educated guess on how high a stock could go in the near future. See also: Bull, Downside as one of our leaders on offense. She hits the ball real well and can do a lot of good things for us.'' Sherman could make the most impact. After earning all-league first-team honors as a freshman last season, she had surgery on her right (hitting) shoulder in the spring. Sherman is at about 60 percent according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Pontello but is expected to be back at full strength by the end of the season. Kate Basmagian (5-11), a part-time starter, should see extensive action at middle blocker and outside hitter while Sherman works her way back. Sophomore Krystal Dry (5-6) anchors the back row. Dry was a role player at outside hitter as a freshman but will be used primarily at defensive specialist this fall. Senior Lauren Tasugi (5-5) and Ann Marie Boskovich (5-8) had productive seasons as defensive specialists on 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. . Senior Melody melody, succession of single tones of varying pitch. Melody is the linear aspect of music, in contrast to harmony, the chordal aspect, which results from the simultaneous sounding of tones. Yazdanyar (5-5), a standout soccer player, returns to volleyball after a two-year layoff Layoff 1. When a company eliminates jobs regardless of how good the employees' performance. 2. A risk reduction, made by investment bankers, that minimizes the potential downside associated with a commitment to purchase and sell a stock issue unsubscribed by stockholders holding while serving as a kicker Kicker A right, warrant, or some other feature added to a debt instrument to make it more desirable to potential investors. Notes: The ability to trade a bond or other debt instrument in for stock may entice investors, if they feel the stock will appreciate. for the football team as a sophomore and junior. AT A GLANCE Team: Viewpoint High girls' volleyball team Coach: Frank Pontello, 12th year 1999 record: 16-5 League: Liberty League League record: 12-2, second Top returners: Melodie Rahbar, Jr., 5-7, OH/S; Sarah Kellard, Jr., 5-10, MB; Kate Basmagian, Jr., 5-11, MB; Calais Brown, Jr., 5-7, OH; Meredith Sherman, So., 5-9, MB/OH; Krystal Dry, So., 5-6, DS Newcomers: Ann Marie Boskovich, Fr., 5-8, DS; Lauren Tasugi, Sr., 5-5, DS; Melody Yazdanyar, Sr., 5-5, DS CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: (color) If this is the year for Viewpoint, it will be because of (from left) Calais Brown, Sarah Kellard and Meredith Sherman. Tina Burch/Staff Photographer Box: At a Glance (see text) |
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