Ruston dominates Times/News Star/Town Talk All-Region volleyball team
Here’s a look at the Shreveport Times/Monroe News Star/Alexandria Town Talk 2023 All-Region volleyball team selected in consultation with area volleyball coaches.
The All-Region team encompasses volleyball squads at Alexandria Senior High, Mansfield, Many, Neville, Natchitoches Central, Ouachita, Pineville, Red River, Richwood, Ruston, St. Mary’s, West Ouachita and West Monroe.
Player of the Year
Hannah Rollins
Ruston, Sr.
Why selected: Rollins recorded 311 kills, 70 blocks and 28 aces during the Lady Bearcats’ season to lead the team to its best finish.
Coach of the Year
Amanda Cauley
Ruston
Why selected: Cauley led the Lady Bearcats to the LHSAA Division 1 quarterfinals, the first Division 1 program in North Louisiana to advance to the state tournament in Lafayette’s Cajun Dome. Ruston finished 29-13 on the season.
FIRST TEAM
Libero − Annie Gilly, West Ouachita, Sr.
Utility − Emily Spradlin, West Ouachita, Jr.; Campbell Morrow, NCHS, Jr.
RS/Opp/Setter − Sidney Hicks, NCHS, Sr.
Setter − Baylor Cauley, Ruston, Fr.
Middle hitters − Jade Smith, Ruston, Sr.; Lora Cole, NCHS, Sr.
Outside Hitters − Harper Cauley, Ruston, Jr.; Ainsley Weeks, NCHS, Jr.
SECOND TEAM
Libero − Aly Richardson, Ruston, Sr.
Utility −Madelyn Kinley, West Monroe, Sr.; Kaylee Frost, West Monroe, So.
RS/OPP/Setter − Jenyah Clay, Pineville, Sr.
Setter − Abby Reese, Many, Jr.
Middle Hitters − Gabby Sumrall, Neville, Sr.; Danielle Lee, Ouachita, Sr.
Outside Hitters − Maggie Dunn, NCHS, Sr.; Riley Hancock, West Ouachita, Sr.
Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.
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