The Hollister Volleyball Club’s 16-1, 16-2, and 14-1 teams all
competed in Northern California Volleyball Association’s annual
Kickoff Classic and their Area League qualifier recently.
HOLLISTER
The Hollister Volleyball Club’s 16-1, 16-2, and 14-1 teams all competed in Northern California Volleyball Association’s annual Kickoff Classic and their Area League qualifier recently.
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The 16-1 team led by offensive standouts Hayley Ashford, Erica Chapa, Blair Brown and setter Monica Medina helped push the team from starting rank of 73 to a final ranking of 33. The 16-1 was led on defense by Annie Hernandez, Brittani Newman, Amanda Himenes and Makenzie Miguel. Middle blockers Marcia Cornwell, Olivia Zertuche and Ellie Burley held their opponents in check by controlling the net throughout the tournament.
The team finished the Area League Qualifier with a record of 4-2 and in second place in a 12-team pool. Both losses came at the hands of Santa Cruz’s powerhouse Club Shoreline, which finished the tournament in first place with a record of 6-0.
Monica Medina led the team with 23 serves without an error and 15 aces, nine of which were on consecutive serves.
Meanwhile, HVC’s 16-2 team made their debut at the Kickoff Classic with a rank of 82 and finished at 61. Despite a slow start, the girls finished strong, taking every team to three games.
On the offensive front, the 16-2 team was led by Allee Smallwood, Katelyn Armstrong and Hayley Van Dam. The defensive standouts were Selena Juarez, Lauray Gutierrez and Marianna Burns.
At the Area League qualifier, the team finished sixth in its 12-team pool. The team brought both an impressive and competitive performance. The team showed a tremendous amount of growth in this tournament.
Chanel Enz led the team with assists, while Christy Gardner and Lauray Gutierrez led the team in service aces. The team will be back in action on Feb. 12 at the San Jose Convention Center for the Area League Tournament #1.
The 14-1 team started the Kickoff Classic with a rank of 65th and finished at 62nd. They also finished third out of 12 teams in their Area League qualifier.
Coach Dean Askanas said the team is showing a great deal of potential and is looking forward to seeing their growth.
