INDIANAPOLIS (Sat., Oct. 27, 2007) – The Couriers volleyball season ended with a win in the ICSTS consolation game but a third ICSTS championship will have to wait another year.
With a 25-16, 25-21, 25-21 triumph over host Horizon Christian, the Couriers wrapped up a 30-6 season. Karmen H. had 18 kills and Krystal H. 39 digs in the season finale.
In a midday game, Fulton County Christian ended the Couriers’ title chances for the second straight season. The Overcomers used stellar defense to win the first game 25-22 before the Couriers rebounded for a 25-23 advantage in game two. At that point, Fulton County’s star player Sarah S. switched from tipping to attacking. Her powerful kills and the Overcomers’ defense overwhelmed the Couriers 25-9, 25-15 to set up a repeat state title match with Calumet Baptist.
Coach Danette Yousey loses six seniors to graduation. Setters Ashley H. and Kayla M. started with outside hitter Jill B. Front-row specialist Karmen H. and libero Krystal H. also depart along with reserve defensive specialist Kristi H., Karmen’s twin. Kayla started a record five years on varsity and Ashley was a four-year starter. Krystal and Karmen both lettered four years and Jill three. Kayla played for three state champions while Ashley, Karmen, Krystal and Jill were members of the 2004 and 2005 titlists.
Three starters return for Yousey (118-45-7 in five seasons). Emily H. will be a senior middle hitter joined by sophomore-to-be outside hitter Karmen Y. in the front row. Defensive specialist Jade H., a junior in 2008, returns to the back row. The team’s only other senior Janae H. will be a candidate to start in the front row. Junior Kami M. and sophomore Natalie B., both hitters, rounded out this year’s varsity roster. Move-ups from a 10-3 JV could include juniors Nicole H., a setter candidate, and Pam R., another hitter.
With a 25-16, 25-21, 25-21 triumph over host Horizon Christian, the Couriers wrapped up a 30-6 season. Karmen H. had 18 kills and Krystal H. 39 digs in the season finale.
In a midday game, Fulton County Christian ended the Couriers’ title chances for the second straight season. The Overcomers used stellar defense to win the first game 25-22 before the Couriers rebounded for a 25-23 advantage in game two. At that point, Fulton County’s star player Sarah S. switched from tipping to attacking. Her powerful kills and the Overcomers’ defense overwhelmed the Couriers 25-9, 25-15 to set up a repeat state title match with Calumet Baptist.
Coach Danette Yousey loses six seniors to graduation. Setters Ashley H. and Kayla M. started with outside hitter Jill B. Front-row specialist Karmen H. and libero Krystal H. also depart along with reserve defensive specialist Kristi H., Karmen’s twin. Kayla started a record five years on varsity and Ashley was a four-year starter. Krystal and Karmen both lettered four years and Jill three. Kayla played for three state champions while Ashley, Karmen, Krystal and Jill were members of the 2004 and 2005 titlists.
Three starters return for Yousey (118-45-7 in five seasons). Emily H. will be a senior middle hitter joined by sophomore-to-be outside hitter Karmen Y. in the front row. Defensive specialist Jade H., a junior in 2008, returns to the back row. The team’s only other senior Janae H. will be a candidate to start in the front row. Junior Kami M. and sophomore Natalie B., both hitters, rounded out this year’s varsity roster. Move-ups from a 10-3 JV could include juniors Nicole H., a setter candidate, and Pam R., another hitter.
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For Clinton's sake, they will seed this tournament next year. The seeding this year should have been Fulton Co., then Clinton (since FC beat Clinton in the Calumet tournament), Calumet, and Horizon. It wouldn't have guaranteed Clinton a spot in the finals, as Calumet was playing much better than it did earlier in the year, but it would have been more fair.
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