AUSABLE VALLEY
Coach Raven Sessoms: “My expectations for the upcoming season are to be a powerhouse team. Our strengths are our serving and offense.”
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Players lost
Ava Brown, Laurelie Brassard.
Players returning
Evalyn Parrow-Rascoe, Raegen Douglass, Catherine Owen, Karlie Christensen, Eleanor Quinn, Kaylee Axtell, Sophia Pelkey, Anika Parrow-Dresser, Sienna Charles, Natalie Tromblee.
Newcomers
Lily Carver, Neveah Todd, Emma Reid.
BEEKMANTOWN
Coaches Abby Bone and Allyssa Rock: “We have a couple of veteran players who will help bridge the gap with the group of younger girls we have added to the team this season.
“While we have fewer numbers than we’ve had in the last couple of years, we certainly have no shortage of talented athletes. This group knows that success will require hard work, communication and a commitment to working together.”
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Players lost
Kylie Bishop, Ayla Blaise, Julia Conroy, Angel Fritsch, Makayla Gadway, Robin Lesinski, Madison Martineau, Mia Perez, Gabriella Vassar.
Players returning
Ava Dauphinais, Sawyer Fleming, Maeve Sample, Jade Burdo, Sophia Kenyon.
Newcomers
Allyson Gadway, Abby Giroux, Hayden Boyle, Sophia Minasi, Brilynn Thornton.
LAKE PLACID
Coach Makenzie Patinella: “The girls have already developed great chemistry and continue to show a strong dedication to improving every day.
With a few new valuable players joining the team, I’m excited about the added talent and depth they bring.”
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Players lost
Brooke Meyer, Sophia Spanburgh, Fiona Sullivan, Adiss Livesey-Ferry.
Players returning
Emma Lawrence, Anna Adragna, August Hollrock, Ellie Shipman, Ireland Cassidy, Elyse Hathaway, Johnylin Corrow.
Newcomers
Willow Wood, Molly Ryan, Charlotte DeMott, Echo Staves.
NORTHEASTERN CLINTON
Coach Kathleen Rowland: “While we showed significant improvement last year, graduation hit us hard. We are looking forward to growing our young team, and they are showing great progress.
“Under the leadership of Rylee Bedard, Abby Guay and Irelyn Hunt, we are looking forward to a good season.”
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Players lost
Kirsten Seguin, Eden Pero, Ryleigh Tolbert, Grace Crowningshield, Lydia Montroy, Cameron Barcomb, Sierra Boulrice.
Players returning
Rylee Bedard, Abby Guay, Irelyn Hunt, Jaiden Dapo, Madison Nevius, Cora Molinski.
Newcomers
Bella LaCount, Sara Thomas, Molly Cappon, Marrissa LaValley, Brooklyn Shockley, Sophia Preneveau, Bailey Grube.
NORTHERN ADIRONDACK
Coach Elizabeth Brown: “Preseason has proven the team has great communication that we will continue to build on as the season progresses.
“We are returning some strong hitters and servers, as well as having some first-year players who are showing their strengths early on.”
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Players lost
Grace Cook, Jazmin Dennis, Victoria LaBombard, Allison LaPoint, Jasmine LaValley.
Players returning
Kendel Chapple, Kendall Trombley, Braelyn Bilow, Zoee Cook, Allie Nelson.
Newcomers
Isabella Darling, Jillian McComb, Abigail Brooks, Lauren Decosse, Gabriella Hooper, Abigail Miller, Athena Turner.
PERU
Coach Maddie Brassard: “Our strength is we have quite of few seniors with a lot of experience.
“We are excited for another competitive season and looking forward to having some fun.”
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Players lost
Natalia Gushlaw, Avery Bresette, Izabella Esposito, Vanessa Lawyer.
Players returning
Alexis Burdo, Alysa Darrah, Hannah Packwood, Lily Siskavich, Amelia Siskavich, Kaelyn Tedesco, Alyssa Dashnaw, Olivia Gauthier, Adelinn Johnson.
Newcomers
Rachel Brown, Mia Godfrey, Emma LaPage.
PLATTSBURGH
Coach Jenny Walker: “Our team’s strengths are our ability to move on the court and communicate.
“I’m expecting this season to be competitive between all the teams in Section VII.”
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Players lost
Natalyia Canada, Essynce Gorham, Cali Ryerson, Mazie Sellars, Delaney Faucher, Alexis Gadway, Dana LaValley.
Players returning
Amara Gorham, Olivia Lathrop, Eden King, Marlie Walker, Emma Calkins.
Newcomers
Ella Hartmann, Azah Marsh, Charlotte Castine, Halle Burdo, Sophie Monette.
SARANAC LAKE
Coach Megan Czadzeck: “My team is coming into the season with a lot of experience. We are excited to have a competitive season and make it back into sectionals this year.”
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Players lost
Sophia McBride, Gracen Foster, Melody Costigan.
Players returning
Sophie Czadzeck, Lyndsee Reardon, Mackenzie Crane, Rori Chenaille-Schenk, Lexie Donaldson, Lilly Kipping, Trinity Martelle, Addy Foster, Kasey Clark.
Newcomers
Alliseya Susice, Lily Patnode, Sophie Surprenant, Emma Stephenson.
NORTHERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
CHATEAUGAY
Coach Megan Nemier-Green: “We are a seasoned team with many returning varsity players. We have a strong offense and great team chemistry. Many girls have been playing together for years and know each others’ play styles, and each others’ strengths and weaknesses.
“We work well together and I expect us to play competitively across the section this year.”
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Players lost
Lexis Sutton, Hailey Reome, Makayla Sweet, Jaiden Servidas.
Players returning
Vanessa Titus, Torie Patterson, Jaedyn Yelle, Sophie Converse, Addison Barrett, Sadie Gero, Janna Decosse, Zoey Carter, Maddie Compton.
Newcomers
Quinn McGillicuddy, Maci Carter, Breigh Love, Marley Gero, Sophie Heredia.
FRANKLIN ACADEMY
Coach Amanda Gadway Taylor: “One of our biggest strengths this season is the experience we have returning with eight players back from last year’s team.
“That experience, combined with the positive attitudes and strong work ethic of our players, has created a great team culture.”
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Players lost
Addison Gokey, Cali Lane, Makaylee Major, Justine Miletich, Margaret Sharland.
Players returning
Ava Carr, Ivy Niles, Kendsley Richards, Alexandra Schrader, Calleigh Snyder, Katelynn Stewart, Riley Tracy, Abigail Tylenda. Manager- Logan Citro.
Newcomers
Ava Langelier, Carmela Loricco, Payton Martin.