30-assist games and more; Vote for the Cape Girls Volleyball Player of the Week

Courtney Jacobs, Cape Cod Times

Welcome to our latest Cape Cod and Islands High School Player of the Week Poll.

High school sports fans can vote for which girls volleyball players they think were standouts during the previous week.

The polls will be open from Thursday through Wednesday. The winners will be announced every Thursday along with the new poll. Votes are unlimited.

Rules of the Road

Votes must be cast via the Cape Cod Times website/mobile sites. Votes submitted via email and social media will NOT be accepted. To vote for this week’s Player of the Week, scroll down on this page.

Last week's winner

Vivian Castano of Dennis-Yarmouth pushes the ball over the net against Fairhaven in volleyball Sept 4 2024 at D-Y high
Vivian Castano of Dennis-Yarmouth pushes the ball over the net against Fairhaven in volleyball Sept 4 2024 at D-Y high

Vivian Castano, Dennis-Yarmouth

In a very close race, Castano edged out the rest of the competition with 15% of he votes. The senior captain captured and passed the school record in assists (previously 2,123) with 20 assists in a loss to Darmouth.

This week's candidates

Zlata Alioshka of St. John Paul II sets up a shot at the net against Nantucket in Hyannis on Sept. 6, 2023.
Zlata Alioshka of St. John Paul II sets up a shot at the net against Nantucket in Hyannis on Sept. 6, 2023.

Zlata Alioshka, St. John Paul II

Alioshka finished with seven aces, one kill, 15 assists, and 23 digs in a 3-1 win over Monomoy.

Megan Bird of Cape Tech sets up a shot against Upper Cape. volleyball Wednesday Sept. 18 2024
Megan Bird of Cape Tech sets up a shot against Upper Cape. volleyball Wednesday Sept. 18 2024

Megan Bird, Cape Tech

Bird had 10 tip kills and nine aces in a 3-1 win over Cape Cod Academy.

Vivian Castano of Dennis-Yarmouth sets up a shot against Fairhaven in volleyball Sept 4 2024 at D-Y high
Vivian Castano of Dennis-Yarmouth sets up a shot against Fairhaven in volleyball Sept 4 2024 at D-Y high

Vivian Castano, Dennis-Yarmouth

Castano recorded recorded 35 assists and 20 digs in a 3-2 victory over Old Rochester.

Emma Davis, Cape Cod Academy

Davis had 11 aces, four kills and two blocks in a 3-0 win over Rising Tide.

Mariah Eaton of Dennis-Yarmouth digs out a Fairhaven serve in volleyball Sept 4 2024 at D-Y high
Mariah Eaton of Dennis-Yarmouth digs out a Fairhaven serve in volleyball Sept 4 2024 at D-Y high

Mariah Eaton, Dennis-Yarmouth

Eaton had 20 kills, nine digs and made 33 service receptions in a win over Old Rochester.

Christina Femino of Falmouth pushes the ball over against Nauset. volleyball in Falmouth on Oct. 17, 2023. Ron Schloerb / Cape Cod Times
Christina Femino of Falmouth pushes the ball over against Nauset. volleyball in Falmouth on Oct. 17, 2023. Ron Schloerb / Cape Cod Times

Christina Femino, Falmouth

Femino dished out 32 assists and added three aces in a 3-1 win over Nantucket.

Teagan Geraghty, Barnstable

Geraghty had a match-high 25 assists in a 3-0 victory over Dennis-Yarmouth.

MASHPEE 09/06/22 Brodie Gerlach of Sturgis West hits the ball over the net against Mashpee in Mashpee on Sept. 6, 2022.
MASHPEE 09/06/22 Brodie Gerlach of Sturgis West hits the ball over the net against Mashpee in Mashpee on Sept. 6, 2022.

Brodie Gerlach, Sturgis West

Gerlach finished with 15 kills, six solo blocks, and seven aces in a 3-2 win over Nauset.

Molly Gleason of Barnstable spikes the ball past Kaitlyn Simmons of Newton North volleyball in Worcester on Nov. 18, 2023. Ron Schloerb / Cape Cod Times
Molly Gleason of Barnstable spikes the ball past Kaitlyn Simmons of Newton North volleyball in Worcester on Nov. 18, 2023. Ron Schloerb / Cape Cod Times

Molly Gleason, Barnstable

Gleason led the offense with 12 kills in win over D-Y.

Bourne's Sofia Halunen sets up a play in third period action. Bourne High School hosted Whitinsville Christian School in Division 5 girls volleyball action on Nov. 9, 2023. Merrily Cassidy/Cape Cod Times
Bourne's Sofia Halunen sets up a play in third period action. Bourne High School hosted Whitinsville Christian School in Division 5 girls volleyball action on Nov. 9, 2023. Merrily Cassidy/Cape Cod Times

Sofia Halunen, Bourne

Halunen was good offensively with 11 kills and hitting .450 in a 3-0 win over Somerset Berkley.

Maia Ledwell, Falmouth

Ledwell had 15 digs and six aces in a loss to Bridgewater-Raynham.

Isabel Linnell, St. John Paul II

Linnell had seven aces, four kills and 17 digs in a win over Sturgis East.

Chloe Marrero of Nantucket spikes the ball at Caitlin McGrail of St. John Paul II in Hyannis on Sept. 6, 2023.
Chloe Marrero of Nantucket spikes the ball at Caitlin McGrail of St. John Paul II in Hyannis on Sept. 6, 2023.

Caitlin McGrail, St. John Paul II

McGrail ended with four aces, three kills and 17 digs in a four-set win over Monomoy.

Lily Miller, Sturgis West

Miller finished with 25 assists and six aces in a win over Nauset.

Avery Morrell, Bourne

Morrell had 11 aces and 15 service points in the first set in a 3-0 win over Apponequet.

Mayla Muldoon, Bourne

Muldoon’s 21 assists helped the Canalmen to a win over Somerset Berkley.

Lily Russell of Bourne digs out a Mt. Greylock Regional serve in girls volleyball in Worcester on Nov. 18, 2023. Ron Schloerb / Cape Cod Times
Lily Russell of Bourne digs out a Mt. Greylock Regional serve in girls volleyball in Worcester on Nov. 18, 2023. Ron Schloerb / Cape Cod Times

Lily Russell, Bourne

Russell contributed 16 aces, 16 digs as the Canalmen beat St. John Paul II 3-1.

Irelynn Shenk of D-Y sets up a shot against Falmouth in girls volleyball in South Yarmouth on Oct. 3, 2022.
Irelynn Shenk of D-Y sets up a shot against Falmouth in girls volleyball in South Yarmouth on Oct. 3, 2022.

Irelynn Shenk, Dennis-Yarmouth

Shenk had 24 digs as the Dolphins beat Old Rochester in five sets.

Courtney Jacobs is the Sports Editor for the Cape Cod Times. You can contact him at cjacobs@capecodonline.com and follow him on X: @CJ_Journalist.

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