Shawano volleyball preview

Team: Shawano Hawks

Conference: Bay

2020 record (conference record): 4-6 (4-5 in Bay)

Tournament results: Upset by Waupaca in playoff opener

Returning starters/varsity players (positions): Seniors: Faith Passehl (setter/defensive specialist); Margo Gull (libero/defensive specialist); Brianna Wright (outside hitter/right side hitter); Isabel Daniel (defensive specialist); Emma James (setter/right side hitter); Karah Latender (outside hitter/right side hitter); Maddy Sparks (middle hitter/right side hitter); Brooke Theis (middle hitter). Juniors: Alix Heath (setter/defensive specialist). Sophomores: Coral Cook (outside hitter); Abby Bystol (middle hitter).

New athletes who could make an impact this season (positions): Seniors: Kealy Klement (defensive specialist). Juniors: Megan Dillenburg (outside hitter/right side hitter). Sophomores: Ellie Huebner (middle/right side).

Returning all-conference players (positions): Honorable mention: Margo Gull (libero); Alix Heath (setter).

Coach’s comment on upcoming season: “The Shawano Hawks have many returning players from last year’s shortened fall season,” said Dan Trudgeon. “We are really looking to build off of that season and improve every single day. This group is very versatile with their skillsets, which makes every practice fun and exciting.”