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Divine Savior Holy Angels: Junior setter/opposite Amanda Dettmann and outside Kathleen Brennan. Graduate Lesley Steinmetz and Christie Graf. Other returnees include junior setter/opposite Meghan Royer, senior outside Kelly Brandenburg and senior DS Katherine Tighe. New coach Darrell Frank.
Milwaukee Bay View
Milwaukee Bradley Tech
Milwaukee King
Milwaukee Lifelong Learning/Ronald Reagan
Milwaukee Marshall/Custer
Milwaukee Riverside University
Milwaukee South
Milwaukee Washington/CEO Leadership Academy
Oak Creek: Seniors Lindsay Zabcowicz and Veronica Chandre (more to come)
Pius XI: (check state program)
South Milwaukee
Wauwatosa East: Returnees from last year's roster include junior Caylee Herald, junior Devin Kunda, senior Fallon Griffith, sophomore Taylor Lewis and junior Sage Coles.
Wauwatosa West: Senior Sam Himmelspach was second-team Woodland North all-conference last season and junior Jenny Ciriacks was first team.

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Brookfield Central: Sophomore Britney Held.
Brookfield East
Franklin: Nikki Dailey, Iowa recruit.
Greendale: Sophomore Andrea Waldera played last season as a freshman.
Greenfield
Milwaukee Hamilton
Milwaukee Pulaski/Arts:
Muskego: Senior HM all-state Katie Ellerson, senior second-team all-state middle Rachel Neuberger (UWM? recruit)--check state program for more
Racine Case: Senior Megan Schroeder (Missouri State? recruit)
Racine Horlick: Sophomores Jenni Adamowicz and Jessi Adamowicz saw action last season as freshmen. Junior Melissa Firtko was SEC South all-conference. Need graduation years for HM SEC South honorees Nicole Wiess and Liz Rose.
Racine Park: Need graduation years for Emily Cox, Claire Fiore and Nicole Pope, SEC South all-conference honorees.
West Allis Central
West Allis Hale Sophomore outside Erin Barbeau, sophomore middle Hannah King, sophomore setter Sarah Fabina and sophomore outside Rachel Voller saw action last season as a freshmen. Other returnees from last year's roster include senior DS Karolyn Bennett, senior opposite Taylor Bohmann, senior opposite Abbie Mueller and junior middle Erika Marisch.
Whitnall

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Badger: Senior Katie Smith was HM Southern Lakes all-conference last season.
Beloit Memorial:
Burlington: Senior setter Kayla Uhlenhake was second-team all-state and first-team Southeast all-conference. Senior Mandi Baumeister was also first-team all-conference. Senior Quinn Imrie was SEC North all-conference. Taylor Tuinstra was HM SEC North all-conference. Sophomore Katie Drohner.
Elkhorn:
Janesville Craig:
Janesville Parker:
Kenosha Bradford: Junior Morgen Mueller was HM SEC South all-conference. Need graduation years for other HM SEC South honorees Brittany Reindl and Alyssa Carbone.
Kenosha Tremper: Defending state champs (check state program). All of their Southeast all-conference honorees were seniors.
Kettle Moraine: Switches from sectional five.
Milton:
Mukwonago: Switches from sectional five.
Waterford: Loses Abby Beilke.
Westosha Central: Chelsea Visk was second-team Southern Lakes all-conference. Junior Sara Shumaker was HM.
Wilmot Union: Senior Paige Madsen was second-team Southern Lakes all-conference last season.

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CONTENDERS

Arrowhead, Cedarburg, Homestead, Menomonee Falls, Milwaukee Madison Campus/Milwaukee Northwest, Milwaukee Vincent, Nicolet, Watertown, Waukesha North, Waukesha South, Waukesha West

2008 RECAP

No sectional features more returning all-state players: Nicolet sophomore Mellisa Morello (HM) Menomonee Falls senior Catie Fredrich (HM), Arrowhead senior Janelle Hobbs (HM), Homestead senior Erica Reetz (2nd Team) Watertown senior Erienne Lauersdorf (2nd Team). Watertown defeated Menomonee Falls in four tightly-contested sets. Nicolet and Milwaukee move to sectional five from sectional eight.

Arrowhead Senior middle and Valparaiso recruit Janelle Hobbs. Junior Lauren Rolerat. Junior Taylor Sieth. Junior Rachel Keith.

Cedarburg Karen Sueppel graduated. Doug Hext coaching.
Germantown: Sophomore Taylor Edmonds. And Sydney Mortl played as freshman.
Sussex Hamilton Seniors Stephanie Kirchner and Alaina DiGiorgio-Verdun, a Western Illinois recruit.
Homestead Sophomore Claire Raddatz played last season as a freshman. Andrea Voss is a senior libero. Erica Reetz (Yale recruit) is a junior outside. Lauren Kellaher is a senior middle.
Menomonee Falls Senior right side Catie Fredrich is a Ball State recruit. Junior Becca Fuchs, sophomore Chelsea Lee, and Taylor Golabowski and junior Sarah Wildish.
Milwaukee Madison Campus/Milwaukee Northwest Need more information.
Milwaukee Vincent Need more information.
Nicolet: The Knights return all seven starters from the team that lost in four to Divine Savior Holy Angels. Players to watch include sophomore middle Kristyalen Goode, sophomore (position to come) Dana Kenney and sophomore (position to come) Mellisa Morello, and senior (position to come) Rachel Morello, middle Nikki Flemming, outside Sam Lautman and libero Kaetlyn Richards. Both Morellos, Flemming, and Lautman all started on the North Shore 17s team that finished third at the JVDA Championships in Louisville.
Oconomowoc Junior Lindsey Gosh and Lauren Gnewuch.
Watertown This senior-laden team includes several starters from the 2007 Division 1 state championship team, including outside Erienne Lauersdorf, outside Leanna Lillge, DS Erica Hozeska and setter Kaley Jacobson. Other key returnees include sophomore Genelle McFarland, junior setter Hanna Cahoon and senior Jenna Schwartz.
Waukesha North: Junior middle Chelsea Sheldon. Junior Nikkie Vandendriessche.
Waukesha South: Senior Libby Woodford.
Waukesha West:

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Beaver Dam: The Golden Beavers are in the Wisconsin Little Ten conference. Junior Kaitlynn McIntyre was third-team all-state.
Fond du Lac: Sophomores Kelie Reimer and Emily Riese played last season as freshmen. Returning all but one player from last year. Still only have two seniors on the roster. Middle Jess Lakin should be a force, as will DS Katie Boardman. Junior outside Morgan Nick has great leaping ability. Sophomore libero Kelie Riemer is back.
Hartford Union Wisconsin Little Ten
Menasha
Neenah: Junior Kristin Hovie Cat Meyer.
Oshkosh North
Oshkosh West
Sheboygan North
Sheboygan South
Slinger
Stevens Point: HM Wisconsin Valley Sarina Strnad, Stevens Point, 2012
West Bend East: Senior Erica Beck (more to come; check state program)
West Bend West: Sophomore Meghan Conley and sophomore DS Hannah Picel played last season as freshman.
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln

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Baraboo: Junior Lexi Jones,
De Forest: Junior Megan Marquardt was HM Badger North all-conference last season.
Holmen: HM Mississippi Valley: Talia Smith, S, Holmen, 2010
La Crosse Central
La Crosse Logan: First-team Mississippi Valley--Michelle Mueller, MH, Logan, 2010; HM Abby Wiedman, S, Logan, 2011
Madison East:
Madison La Follette: Crystal Graff (UW recruit)
Madison Memorial: Sophomore Rachel Burke saw action last
Madison West: Vic Ili. Kentucky recruit setter Elizabeth Koberstein.
Middleton: Molly Toon (Michigan recruit), sophomore Kasey Williams played last season as a freshman. Senior middle Andrea Barman.
Oregon:
Stoughton: Senior setter/outside Mereta Monsen.
Sun Prairie:
Tomah: HM Miss Valley all-conf: Erin Dechant, MH, Tomah, 2010
Verona: Verona will be a young team. Only three seniors return, but they have a talented group of underclassmen, led by sophomore Jillian Bauer, who was first team all conference last year.
Waunakee: Junior middle Hailie Ripley was second-team. Senior Crystal Ziegler was first-team Badger North all-conference last season.

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• Appleton East: Sophomore setter Tierney Wittman, senior DS Aubrey Park, senior outside Annie Desch and senior outside Emily Sokel.
• Appleton North
  
• Appleton West: Senior Lexa Biese was HM FVA all-conference.
  
• Ashwaubenon: Senior outside Hannah Steward
• Bay Port
• De Pere: Kelly Heissel, Kelly Higgins and Brittany Fink of De Pere (all seniors)
• Green Bay East
• Green Bay Preble: Senior setter Jenna Smits and senior Rachel Taicher.
• Green Bay Southwest
• Green Bay West
• Hortonville
• Kaukauna: Hard-hitting junior Courtney Eiting. First-team Fox Valley Association all-conference senior Leah Van Zeeland. Also second team juniors McKenzie Freimuth and Maria Van Abel. Jenni Fassbinder.
  
• Kimberly: HM FVA all-conference junior Nateah Beimbom.
  
• Manitowoc Lincoln: Senior Courtney Mrotek (Marquette recruit) and (check state program)
• Pulaski: Sophomore Becca Mastey for Pulaski

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REGIONAL A
Chippewa Falls: HM Big Rivers: Stephanie Kriehn, Chippewa Falls, 2010
Eau Claire Memorial: HM Big Rivers: Kayla Dieckman, Memorial, 2010
Eau Claire North: Second team Big Rivers: Alicia Olson, Eau Claire North, 2011
Hudson
Menomonie: Second team Big Rivers: Sydney Lakatos, Menomonie, 2011
River Falls
Superior

REGIONAL B
Antigo: BRC 17 Club champs Northern Pride had senior Heather Kakes (second-team Great Northern all-conference). They also have junior Hannah Griffiths and senior Suzy Solin, both of whom were HM all-conference. Guessing they'll be at the Menomonie Sprawl.
D. C. Everest: Lose Leitermann (check state program) HM Wisconsin Valley Holly Edelburg, D.C. Everest, 2010 and Taylore Zblewski, D.C. Everest, 2011
Marshfield: Lost four starters including Marquette freshman Danielle Carlson. All were first or second team Wisconsin Valley last season.
Merrill: Senior Kayla Duesing was Great Northern player of the year. BRC 17 Club champs Northern Pride had Christine Chapleau, Abbey Krmsreiter (sp?), Kaylin Byer and senior Leah Monti (HM Great Northern all-conference).
Rhinelander: Sara Specht, Rhinelander, 2010 second team Wisc Valley
Wausau East Ellie Hovda (09 or 10?). Second-team Wisconsin Valley Melinda Gohl, Wausau East, 2011 and second-team Jessica Louis, Wausau East, 2011
Wausau West Senior Carissa Whalen, a very recent North Dakota State recruit. HM Wisc Valley Nicole Sweeney, Wausau West, 2010 and

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REGIONAL A
Campbellsport: Graduated two HM Eastern Wisconsin all-conference players.
Chilton
Mayville
North Fond du Lac
Plymouth: Junior Clarice Hnilicka was HM Eastern Wisconsin all-conference last season.
Sheboygan Falls: Graduated first-team Eastern Wisconsin all-conference Steph Hasler, but have two HM all-conference juniors in Brooke Buehler and Sydney Albrecht.
Valders

REGIONAL B

Brown Deer: Senior Monique Morris (all-state, Woodland North POY). Junior Ariel Feiertag was HM Woodland North all-conference.
Grafton
Kettle Moraine Lutheran: Senior libero Kristin Wetzel. Senior setter and South Dakota recruit Tori Kroll. Senior outside Rachel Spaeth. Junior outside Kirsten Henning. Junior middle Laura Zeamer.
Kewaskum: Senior Lauren Gonring was first-team Eastern Wisconsin all-conference last season. Senior Elissa Miller was HM.
Port Washington
Shorewood: Graduated two Woodland North all-conference players, including first-teamer Erica Resinger.
Whitefish Bay

REGIONAL C

Catholic Memorial: junior Kelli Browning, junior Patti Abshire, junior Aly Kujawa, junior Kate Acker, sophomore Kaitlynn Hastings, sophomore Greta Davis and sophomore Nicole Welsh (more to come)
East Troy Senior Jessica Martin was first-team Rock Valley North all-conference. Junior Katie Ledwell was second-team. Junior Caitlin Dolan was HM.
Milwaukee Lutheran: Last year's roster included senior DS Joshlynn Eaton, junior libero Marion Boeck, sophomore outside Robin Wondergem, junior setter Kelsey Heindel, junior righ side Lizzy Borkhus, junior middle Allison Sapiro, senior middle Bianca Gordon and senior outside Devin Stanford.
Milwaukee School of Languages
New Berlin Eisenhower: UW-Green Bay recruit senior middle Katie Mroczenski was first team Woodland North all-conference. Junior Emily Yanny was HM.
New Berlin West
Pewaukee Senior Courtney Lewis was HM Woodland North all-conference last season. Senior Holly Vogelsang was second-team. Pirates.

REGIONAL D

Cudahy
Messmer
Saint Francis
Saint Joan Antida
Saint Thomas More: Returnees from last year's roster include senior setter Izzi Brzycki, junior outside/libero Lauren Szdel, senior right side Rebecca Kemmeter, senior outside Katelyn Putney, senior libero Nikki Mongkhoun and junior middle Jaime Rehm.
Union Grove Senior Kaitlyn Wilks was first-team Southern Lakes all-conference last season. Sophomore Jo Wilks was HM.
Wisconsin Lutheran:

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REGIONAL A

Mauston We need more information on this team.
Prairie du Chien We need more information on this team.
Reedsburg: Even though they'll have a young team, having graduated four Badger North all-conference players, there will be strong senior leadership from libero Sarah Chrabaszcz, a Valpo recruit.
Richland Center: Junior Alyssa Krajco was HM Southwest Wisconsin all-conference last season. So was Taylor Wilson.
River Valley: Senior Michelle Albrecht was first-team Southwest Wisconsin all-conference last season. So was senior Kayla Thering. Senior Rachel Radel was honorable mention. Junior setter Taylor Gruber. Might have a sophomore transfer.
Sauk Prairie: Senior Lauren Halweb was second-team Badger North all-conference last season. Junior Lacey Puls was first team. So was senior Alex Gust.
Wisconsin Dells

REGIONAL B

Brodhead: Check state program.
Clinton
Dodgeville: Senior Ali Sieling was honorable mention Southwest Wisconsin all-conference last season.
Edgerton: Senior Bethany Wedvick was Rock Valley North POY last season. Senior Molly Langer was also first team Rock Valley North all-conference. Junior Tori Wileman was HM Rock Valley North all-conference last season. Junior Maggie Schmidt was second team.
Evansville: Junior Samantha Alisankus was HM Rock Valley North all-conference last season.
Monroe: Senior middle Jamie Armstrong (George Washington recruit).
Platteville: Senior Kristi Lee was first-team Southwest Wisconsin all-conference last season.

REGIONAL C

Columbus: The Cardinals are in the Capitol North.
Lodi: Juniors Jaclyn Barrette and Brenna Redemann were first-team Capitol North all-conference last season. Senior Marla Mulcahy was second-team Capitol North all-conference last season.
Madison Edgewood: Juniors outside Paige Kuypers and setter/libero Olivia Dittmann and right side/middle Ashley Ring. Senior middle/right Kaitlyn Tessmer.
McFarland: Senior right side Melissa Wilkoscz was second-team Rock Valley North last season. Sophomore Michelle Witt was HM. An gie Roidt is at Youngstown State.
Monona Grove: Monica Anderson (UW-Green Bay recruit) and senior Abbey Freund.
Mount Horeb: Graduated two Badger North all-conference players.
Portage: Junior middle Mackenzie Ziegler was honorable mention all-state and first-team all-conference.

REGIONAL D
Big Foot The Chiefs are in the Rock Valley South.
Delavan-Darien The Comets lose two Southern Lakes all-conference players, including Colorado State recruit Lisa Parlich.
Fort Atkinson: New coach Amy Spies. Check rosters on WSN. Cassidy Lyons- Setter- Senior
Emilie Bakken- Outside- Senior Nikki Boos- not sure what she gonna play this year since it seems like it changes every year- Senior
Jefferson: Senior Katie Wedvick was second-team Rock Valley North all-conference last season.
Lake Mills The L-Cats have second-team Capitol North all-conference junior Briana Dunkleberger.
Lakeside Lutheran: Sophomore Katelynn Genz set for the team as a freshman. She was second team Capitol North all-conference. Senior Jenna Luisier was first team. Senior Kayla Ridgeman was HM.
Whitewater: Senior Emma Olson and junior Daryn Portman were HM Rock Valley North all-conference last season.

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REGIONAL A

Clintonville: The Truckers are in the Eastern Valley.
Freedom: The Irish are in the Eastern Valley.
Marinette: The Marines are in the Bay.
Oconto Falls: The Panthers are in the Bay.
Seymour: The Thunder are in the Bay.
Shawano Community: The Hawks are in the Bay.
Waupaca: The Comets are in the Eastern Valley.

REGIONAL B

Berlin
Omro: The Foxes are in the Eastern Valley.
Ripon: The Tigers are in the Eastern Valley.
Waupun: Won state last season. Check WIAA all-tournament. Two returning all-state players in senior outside Brandi Dolgner and senior outside/middle Bridget Nickel. Graduated setter Michielah Navis. Dolgner and Nickel were both first-team Eastern Wisconsin all-conference. Senior Jenell Larson and junior Libby Bresser were HM.
Wautoma: The Hornets are in the South Central.
Westfield Area
Winneconne: The Wolves are in the Eastern Valley.

REGIONAL C

Denmark: The Vikings are in the Bay.
Fox Valley Lutheran: The Foxes are in the Eastern Valley.
Little Chute: The Mustangs are in the Eastern Valley.
New London: The Bulldogs are in the Bay.
West De Pere: Sophomore Jackie Kocken played last season as a freshman.
Wrightstown: The Tigers are in the Olympian.
Appleton Xavier: The Hawks are in the Eastern Valley.

REGIONAL D

Kiel Seniors Kim Hennings and Katrina Jacobs were HM Eastern Wisconsin all-conference last season. Senior Katie Frietag (sp?) was second team.
Luxemburg-Casco
New Holstein Graduated first-team Eastern Wisconsin all-conference Kelsey Merten and second-team Cassie Blatz. Will rely on senior Alayna Muldoon, who was HM all-conference last season.
Notre Dame Coach Tom Larson saw four of last year's starters graduate, including setter Chelsea Culver and right side Alicia Gaura. Returning starters include senior Andrea Rowe in the middle and sophomore Erin Lehman, who is likely to play middle or an outside this season after recovering from a nagging shoulder injury in 2008. They'll probably look to two seniors for setting (names?).
Southern Door: Senior Tia Jandrin was second-team Packerland all-conference last season.
Sturgeon Bay Senior Lauren Rose was second-team Packerland all-conference last season.
Two Rivers Graduated Paige Collins, who was second-team Eastern Wisconsin all-conference.

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REGIONAL A

• Amery The Warriors will likely rely heavily on junior middle Kelly Stewart, who was honorable mention Middle Border all-conference last season. They lose star Heather Byl.
• Ashland The Oredockers are in the Lake Superior conference, which is primarily composed of Minnesota teams.
• Hayward The Hurricanes are in the Heart O'North conference. First team: Ashley Hager, Hayward, 2010 Morgan Lee, Hayward, 2010 Amy McDonald, Hayward, 2010 Second team: Tatum Lee, Hayward, 2010
• New Richmond The Tigers will have a senior-laden team. They lost three to graduation. Senior Kendra Mitchell had 63 kills and 103 digs last season. Junior Shelby Basel dished out 165 assists and had 13 aces. Senior Breanna Getschel had 18.5 total blocks last season.
• Northwestern The Tigers are in the Heart O'North conference. First team: Anna Morgan, Northwestern, 2010
• Osceola The Chieftains will rely heavily on junior middle Paige Garriga, who was second-team Middle Border all-conference in 2008. Senior middle Katie Zais was honorable mention all-conference last season. Another honorble mention all-conference player, junior outside Lisa Rydeen had 17 aces last season, which was good for second in the Middle Border conference.
• Spooner The Rails are in the Heart O'North conference. Second team: Kayla Vik, Spooner, 2010

REGIONAL B

• Altoona: Cloverbelt West All Conference -- Senior Rachel Larson (HM) and Bethany Reyzer (HM)
• Baldwin-Woodville Junior libero Erin Booth was honorable mention Middle Border all-conference last season. Senior Jessica Murtha had 55 kills in 2008. Junior Kelsey Wahlquist had 42 assists last season and junior Ashley Robele had 27. Senior Bailey Larson had 15 aces last season. Sophomore Cabrina Grunseth made the roster as a freshman.
• Barron The Golden Bears are in the Heart O'North conference.
• Medford Area The Raiders are in the Great Northern conference. Second team: Jessica Holbach, Medford, 2010
• Rice Lake The Warriors graduated Melissa Richie, a Gardner-Webb recruit, along with her 419 kills). They reached the Resch last season. Senior Gina Bernier (103 kills in 2008) returns, as does junior setter Stephanie Schmidt (176 assists in 2008). Senior libero Katie Schwab had 504 digs last season. Senior Jenny Fjelstad had 158 kills and 210 digs. Senior middle Marsha Hanson had 100 kills.
• Somerset The Spartans will likely turn to junior Karli Solum led the team in kills last season with 59. Senior Alicia Potting had 56. Senior Lauren Westerdahl had 164 assists last season. The big block of senior Gracie Hartman.
  

REGIONAL C

• Adams-Friendship: The Green Devils are in the South Central conference.
• Lakeland: Senior Carol Falesch was second-team Great Northern all-conference last season.
• Mosinee: They lose three Great Northern all-conference players.
• Nekoosa: The Papermakers are in the South Central conference.
• Northland Pines: The Eagles are in the Great Northern conference.
• Tomahawk: They lose first-team Great Northern all-conference star Nikolene Miller, but still have junior Kaitlin Doughty, who was second-team Great Northern all-conference and honorable mention all-state. Also, junior Jenna Otterholt, who was HM and junior Kaylyn Olson, who was second-team.
• Wittenberg-Birnamwood: Courtney Rosenow was HM Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference. Senior Ashley Koeller was HM as well.

REGIONAL D

• Black River Falls: The Tigers are in the Coulee conference.
• Durand Senior Kelly Robelia had 140 assists last season. Junior Courtney Brusoe led the Middle Border conference in total blocks last season with 24. Senior Katie Sam had 19. They only lost one player to graduation and had only two juniors on their roster last season. Sophomore Michaela Danzinger made the roster as a freshman.
• Ellsworth Junior Kayla Christopherson was second in the Middle Border in kills last season with 93. Senior Carlie Melstrom had 220 assists last season. The big blocks of senior Rachael Anderson and junior Claire Tingelhoff. They're the Panthers.
• Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau: The Tigers are in the Coulee conference.
• Onalaska: The Hilltoppers are in the Mississippi Valley conference. They finished 9-3 in conference last season. They graduated four all-conference honorees, but return junior middle McKenzie Guth.
• Sparta: The Spartans are in the Mississippi Valley conference. Senior outside Jamie Kenyon was first-team all-conference last season. Senior setter Al Nading was second-team. Senior middle Jenna Schroeder was HM. Junior outside Haylee Kirking was HM.
• West Salem: The Panthers are in the Coulee conference. Lots of names at this link.

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CONTENDERS

Regional A

• Laconia: The Spartans are in the Wisconsin Flyway. Second-team Flyway Becca Vollmer, Laconia, 2010
• Manawa: They lose the co-POY in the CWC-8 in Ashley Braun. They return senior Aubree Drath, who was HM Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference
• Markesan: The Hornets are in the Trailways North. Marieanna Dulas, Markesan, 2009 Graduated.
• Montello: The Hilltoppers are in the Trailways North. They lost to Markesan in the first round. They're young with 1,2,3,7,11,13 appearing to get time last season: Senior opposite/setter Tara Klawitter, Senior opp/libero Katie Hoffman, ssenior setter/opp Amy Slama, senior outside/opp Jessica Henning, and juniors Paige Polk and Nici Kearns.
• Oshkosh Lourdes First team Trailways North: Ali Tomczyk, Oshkosh Lourdes, 2010 HM: Natalie Buyarski, Oshkosh Lourdes, 2011
• Tri-County The Penguins took Pardeeville to four last playoffs. They're in the Central Wisconsin Conference. First Team CWC10: Megan Detlor, Tri-County, 2010
• Weyauwega-Fremont Seniors Christie Struck and Kelly Bucholtz were first-team Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference.
• Wild Rose: The Wildcats are in the Central Wisconsin Conference (8 or 10?)

Regional B

• Horicon: They lose Brianna Schwartz. Second-team Flyway Allee Yundt, Horicon, 2010 and HM Shelby Scharpf, Horicon, 2010
• Howards Grove Seniors Ali Benning and Kasey Latham were second-team Central Lakeshore all-conference last season.
• Lomira: The Lions are in the Wisconsin Flyway. They lost to Horicon in round one last season.
• Oakfield: Junior Jami Fink, Oakfield, 2011 was second team Trailways North all-conference.
• Oostburg All-state setter senior Julie Raeder. Also first-team Central Lakeshore all-conference last season.
• Saint Mary’s Springs: First-team Wisconsin Flyway: Ali Harasha, St. Mary's Springs, 2010
• Sheboygan Lutheran Senior Amanda Dillaman was second-team Central Lakeshore all-conference last season.
• Winnebago Lutheran Academy: First-team Wisconsin Flyway: Karen Woldt, Winnebago Lutheran Academy, 2010

Regional C

• Brookfield Academy: Midwest Classic North all-conference libero Amanda Doyle graduated, as did outside Rebecca Brooks.
  
• Cedar Grove-Belgium: The Rockets are in the Central Lakeshore. Second team: Rachel Slotman, Cedar Grove, 2010. HM: Kristen Slotman, Cedar Grove, 2010
• Dominican: Senior middle Jessie Bazan was second-team Midwest Classic all-conference last season (keep in mind both of the middles on first-team are playing NCAA DI volleyball this fall, Catholic Central's Carol Henney is at Marquette and Racine Lutheran's Rachel Aumann is at DePaul).
  
• Heritage Christian: Senior outsides Hilary Barnett and Shannon Drout were first-team Midwest Classic all-conference last season.
  
• Ozaukee Senior Erin Hartnett was first-team Central Lakeshore all-conference last season. Senior Kaitlyn Thill was second-team Central Lakeshore all-conference last season. Senior Brittany Schueler was HM Central Lakeshore all-conference last season.
• Random Lake Seniors Krista Navis, Erin Swanson and Chelsea Witkowski were HM Central Lakeshore all-conference last season.
• University School of Milwaukee: Senior right side Lily Heun was first-team Midwest Classic North all-conference last season.
  

Regional D (Most teams are in the Midwest Classic South Conference)

• Kenosha Christian Life They graduated second-team Midwest Classic South setter/DS Kelly Smith.
  
• Kenosha St. Joseph: The Lancers are in the MW Classic South. They lost in the first round to RSCats.
• Martin Luther They graduated first-team Midwest Classic South opposite Lauren Burgess.
  
• Racine Lutheran: Gave Shoreland a run for their money in a five-set regional final last season. Returning starters from last year include senior outside/middle Nikki Roeder, junior outside Lauren Hlvaka, junior libero Anna Sweeti and sophomore setter Rosie Aumann.
  
• Racine Saint Catherine’s: Sophomores Haley Jeffcoat and Taylore Molbeck played last season as a freshman. Jeffcoat was second-team Midwest Classic South all-conference.
  
• Shoreland Lutheran: Senior libero Katie Mormon was first-team Midwest Classic North all-conference last season. Junior setter/outside Taylor Bahr was second-team. Check state program
  
• The Prairie School: The Hawks are in the Midwest Classic South. They lost to Racine Lutheran in the first round. They return senior Abby Gaertig, who led the team in blocks last season.

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CONTENDERS

Regional A

• Aquinas: Senior Kristine Schill. Setter Erin Kelly graduated as did middle Kassie McGettigan Link
  
• Bangor: The Cardinals are in the Scenic Bluffs. Senior setter Devin Tenner returns.
  
• Brookwood: Scenic Bluffs.
  
• Luther: The Knights were Coulee conference champs last season. They graduated all of their all-conference selections.
• Necedah: Scenic Bluffs.
  
• Viroqua: Three returning letterwinners are junior Shelly Anderson, and seniors Katelyn Sloane and Mali Collins
• Westby: Returning letterwinners include sophomore Megan Fortun.

Regional B

• Belleville: Graduated Jackie and Jenny Walejko, both first-team Capitol South all-conference. Return juniors Quinn Rear (second team) and Natalie Manion (HM).
• Boscobel
• Fennimore
• Iowa-Grant
• Lancaster
• New Glarus: Graduated three Capitol South all-conference players.
• Riverdale
• Wisconsin Heights: Returning state champs (check state program). Also sophomore Allison Roth was on bronze medal-winning team at 2009 HP Championships. Sophomore Vanessa Clarson also saw action as a freshman. Junior Alexa Barsness was second-team Capitol South all-conference last season. Senior Anna Ruhland was first team.
  

Regional C

• Dodgeland: Graduated Akron recruit Morgan Kuhn. Juniors Brianna Schmitt and Samantha Schultz were first-team Trailways South last season.
  
• Marshall
• Palmyra-Eagle
• Pardeeville: Graduated two Trailways South all-conference players.
  
• Poynette: Graduated three Capitol North all-conference players.
• Waterloo: Senior Mandy Rudolph was second-team Capitol South all-conference last season. Seniors Amy Loewen and Tiffany Stout were HM.
• Watertown Luther Prep
• Wayland Academy

Regional D

• Cambridge: Junior Carley Jeffery was second-team Capitol South all-conference last season. Senior Karla Frey was HM.
• Cuba City: Senior middle Emily Kaiser.
• Darlington
• Deerfield
• Mineral Point
• Parkview
• Turner

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CONTENDERS

Regional A

• Auburndale: The Apaches feature senior libero Reba Berger was first-team Marawood South all-conference last season.
  
• Colby: Senior Kelsey Lynn was first-team Cloverbelt East all-conference.
• Neillsville: Junior Sammi Pfeiffer was first-team Cloverbelt East all-conference. Senior Tia Opelt was HM. Tabith Huth was second-team.
• Pittsville The Panthers are in the Marawood South.
  
• Spencer: Young talent, including junior Nicki Bruce (second-team Cloverbelt East all-conference) and Courtney Schultz (HM all-conference).
• Stanley-Boyd: Seniors Tonia Paradies and Carissa Potaczek were honorable mention Cloverbelt West all-conference.
• Stratford: Marawood South.
  
• Thorp: The Cardinals are in the Cloverbelt West.
  

Regional B

• Amherst: They lose Kate Glodowski, co-POY in CWC-8. Junior Ashlee Trzebiatowski was second-team Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference. Senior Jenna Pitt was HM.
• Crandon: The Cardinals are in the Northern Lakes. Senior Jacee Anderson was second-team all-conference. Senior Jenna Bradley was HM.
  
• Edgar: Wildcats are in the Marawood South.
  
• Iola-Scandinavia: Junior Janelle Gerds was HM Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference.
• Marathon: Marawood South.
  
• Pacelli: Junior McKenzie Durigan was second-team Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference. Senior Chelsea Ramczyk was HM. Junior Laura Raflik was HM.
• Rosholt: Moving up to division three after going to state last year in division four, the good news is that the Hornets return nine players from last year's state-qualifying team, including senior outside Shannon Strehlow (97 kills in 2008) and junior right side Chelsey Yenter (97 kills in 2008). The bad news is they'll have to replace 336 kills from '09 graduate Elizabeth Larson and 860 assists from '09 graduate Alyssa Macht.
• Three Lakes: 17 Club BRC Champs Northern Pride had Amy Werner.

Regional C

• Bonduel: Senior Jennifer Woldt was first-team Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference. Senior Ashley Plamann was HM.
• Coleman: Marinette & Oconto
  
• Crivitz: Marinette & Oconto
  
• Gillett: Marinette & Oconto
  
• Menominee Indian: Junior Sydney Lakatos was second-team Big Rivers all-conference last season.
  
• Oconto: Senior Emilie Geurts was second-team Packerland all-conference last season. Senior Katie Thompson was HM.
  
• Peshtigo: Marinette & Oconto
  
• Shiocton: Senior Dana Scheller was first-team Central Wisconsin-8 all-conference. Senior Roselynn Riehl was HM.

Regional D

• Algoma: Junior Kelsey Koss was HM Packerland all-conference last season. So was junior Kayla Parkos and senior Lainey Hafeman.
  
• Brillion: The Lions are in the Olympian conference.
  
• Gibraltar: Senior Elli Opitz was HM Packerland all-conference last season.
  
• Kewaunee: The Indians are in the Packerland.
  
• Mishicot: Olympian conference
  
• Reedsville: Olympian conference
  
• Roncalli: Olympian conferenc.e
  
• Sevastopol: Senior Robynn Schopf was first-team Packerland all-conference last season. Senior Diane Jorgenson was second-team. Junior Crystal Burke was HM.
  

Work in Progress on 2009 Girls Division Three Sectional One

CONTENDERS

Regional A

• Glenwood City: DSC all-conf graduated.
  
• Grantsburg: Returning state runner-up. Junior Kortney Morrin. Much more.
• Prescott Senior Kelly Krech had 77 digs last season and earned honorable mention Middle Border all-conference accolades.
• Saint Croix Central: Senior Sarah Hawkins was first-team Dunn-St. Croix conference last season. Senior Lindsay Chinander was HM.
  
• Saint Croix Falls: Graduated first team Lakeland West Amanda Larson.
• Spring Valley: First team senior Aarynn Deutsch. Dunn-St. Croix.
  
• Unity: HM Lakeland West Cailin Turner graduated.
• Webster: Michelle Gibbs (check graduation year). Senior Loreto Stange. was first-team Lakeland West.

Regional B

• Cameron: Comets Roster Lakeland East
  
• Chequamegon
• Cumberland: Beavers Heart O North Roster
  
• Flambeau: Falcons Lakeland East
  
• Hurley: Indianhead conference Stats
  
• Ladysmith: Heart O North 2nd Team Ashley Zahurones, Ladysmith, 2010
• Phillips: 17 Club BRC Champs Northern Pride had Lindsey Wanish.
• Washburn: Castle Guards Indianhead Lijit
  

Regional C

• Bloomer: Heart O'North second team Kayla Ashland, Bloomer, 2010
• Boyceville: DSC HM Kelsie Klaustermeier, 2010
• Chetek: Heart ONorth HM Alexis Schaaf, Chetek, 2010
• Clear Lake: Warriors Lakeland West Roster
  
• Colfax: Dunn-St. Croix second team senior Laura Mau, Colfax.
  
• Elk Mound: DSC second team Emily Harrison, 2010
• Regis: Sophomore Heather Bowe saw action last season as a freshman and was first-team Cloverbelt West all-conference.

Regional D

• Arcadia: Raiders Coulee
  
• Blair-Taylor: Wildcats Dairyland Roster
  
• Cadott: Senior Rachel Scheidler was HM Cloverbelt West all-conference.
• Fall Creek: Junior Jenny Geske was honorable mention Cloverbelt West all-conference.
• Melrose-Mindoro: Mustangs Dairyland
  
• Mondovi: All DSC AllConf graduated.
  
• Osseo-Fairchild: Cloverbelt West Chieftains Roster
  
• Whitehall: Norse Dairyland
  

Work in Progress on 2009 Girls Division Four Sectional Four

CONTENDERS

2008 RECAP

Regional A

• Green Bay NEW Lutheran: Return second-team Packerland all-conference senior outside Alexis Schaefer, honorable mention Packerland all-conference senior libero Cassie Sarokin and junior outside Rachel Bordeleau. Look for senior middle Stephanie Nier, senior right side Shauna Wachholz, junior setter Carley Valentine, junior outside Val Mielke and junior middle Gabby VanBever to make significant contributions throughout the season.
• Hilbert: The (mascot here) will not only have a legitimate shot at winning the Olympian conference, they'll also be one of several with a legitimate shot to reach the Resch. They return everyone.
• Lena They
  
• Manitowoc Lutheran: Drops from WIAA D3. They were undefeated in the Olympian Conference in 2008. Return their two top hitters in Kelly Hauf and Brianna Robley.
• Oneida Nation
• Stockbridge Graduated one HM Central Lakeshore all-conference player last season.
• Suring They have
  

Regional B

• Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Junior Abbey Neils was HM Central Lakeshore last season.
• Hustisford Need more info
• Kohler Senior Kelsey Stefanczyk and Megan Patterson were HM Central Lakeshore all-conference last season.
• Lake Country Lutheran Sophomore Emily Wineinger (more to come)
• Living Word Lutheran
• Sheboygan Christian Seniors Jennifer Ongna and Amanda Roush were HM Central Lakeshore all-conference last season.
• University Lake School Need more info

Regional C

• Abundant Life Christian
• Cambria-Friesland: Junior Arianna Wiersma was POY in Trailways North. They graduate Brittany Bylsma, who was also first team. But Junior Kayla Wiersma was Trailways North honorable mention last season.
  
• Central Wisconsin Christian
• Fall River:
  
• Johnson Creek: Senior Ashley Rome was first-team Trailways South last season. Kassidy Lemminger was second-team. Joelle Bauer was HM.
  
• Randolph:
  
• Rio

Regional D

• Albany
• Black Hawk
• Burlington Catholic Central: Return three experienced starters (check state tournament program)
• Faith Christian: Faith Christian has Rae Ann Brandes and three other starters from last year's team (more to come)
• Juda
• Monticello
• Williams Bay: Senior Becca Hobbs was second-team Trailways South all-conference last season.
  

Work in Progress on 2009 Girls Division Four Sectional Three

2008 RECAP

Since 2002, this sectional has belonged to Potosi and Hillsboro and this might be the year all of that changes.

CONTENDERS

Regional A

• Alma Rivermen Dairyland
  
• Cochrane-Fountain City: Senior Erica Willadsen was unanimous first-team Dairyland all-conference in 2008. Senior Katie Baures was second-team. Junior Kelly McCamley was also second-team (more to come)
• Elmwood Raiders Dunn-St. Croix Small
  
• Gilmanton Panthers: Dairyland
  
• Independence: Senior Stephanie Walek was first-team Dairyland all-conference in 2008. Senior Calla Nelson was second-team. Senior Brittany Dascher was honorable mention.
• Pepin: Dunn St. Croix Small
  
• Plum City: Dunn St. Croix Small
  

Regional B

• Cashton Eagles: Scenic Bluffs
  
• De Soto Pirates Ridge & Valley
  
• Hillsboro Tigers Scenic Bluffs
  
• Kickapoo: Ridge & Valley
  
• La Farge Wildcats Ridge & Valley
  
• New Lisbon Rockets Scenic Bluffs
  
• North Crawford Trojans Ridge & Valley
  
• Royall Panthers: Junior Hailey Brown (HM all-state) and the rest of her (mascot here) could be making a trip to the Resch. Scenic Bluffs
  

Regional C

• Cassville: Six Rivers Western
  
• Highland: Six Rivers Western
  
• Ithaca: Ridge & Valley
  
• River Ridge: Six Rivers Western
  
• Seneca: Ridge & Valley
  
• Wauzeka-Steuben: Ridge & Valley
  
• Weston Silver Eagles Ridge & Valley
  
• Wonewoc-Center Indians Scenic Bluffs
  

Regional D

• Argyle: Six Rivers East
  
• Barneveld: Six Rivers East
  
• Belmont: Six Rivers West
  
• Benton: Six Rivers West
  
• Pecatonica Vikings No conference affiliation
  
• Potosi: Check state program. Lost most of the statistical leaders from last season.
  
• Shullsburg: Six Rivers West
  
• Southwestern Wildcats Southwestern Wisconsin Activities SWAL
  

Work in Progress on 2009 Girls Division Four Sectional Two

CONTENDERS

Regional A

• Abbotsford
• Athens
• Granton
• Greenwood: Greenwood returns almost everyone, including junior Taylan Johnson, who was first-team Cloverbelt East all-conference and senior Brittani Morrow, who was second-team, as well as senior Jordan Ehlers (HM) and junior Kati Smith (HM).
• Loyal: Senior Aubri Englebretson was HM Cloverbelt East all-conference.
• Newman Catholic: With Newman Catholic dropping from D3 to D4 they definitely look to be the favorite of this sectional, especially since they return all five of their hitters from a team that went to state in D3 in 2008, including senior outside Andrea Schuster (274 kills in 2008), senior outside Emily Schuster (183 kills in 2008) and junior middle Taylor Thomas (117 kills in 2008).
  
• Northland Lutheran
• Wisconsin Valley Lutheran

Regional B

• Almond-Bancoft: They have first-team Central Wisconsin-10 all-conference player senior Katie Schude, as well as honorable mention honorees, juniors Mandi Crahan and Stephanie Rodriguez.
• Assumption
• Columbus Catholic
• Green Lake: Junior Megan Sharkey was honorable mention Trailways North all-conference last season.
  
• Port Edwards: Port Edwards graduated three Central Wisconsin-10 all-conference players.
• Princeton
• Saint Mary Central
• Valley Christian: Senior Alyssa Frees was first-team Trailways North all-conference last season. Junior Lizzy Potratz was second team.
  

Regional C

• Bowler: Bowler has the following 2008 Central Wisconsin-10 all-conference players: Senior Taylor Rosinski and junior Alyx Peters (both honorable mention)
• Conserve
• Elcho
• Gresham-Community
• Marion
• Phelps
• Tigerton: Tigerton has the following Central Wisconsin-10 all-conference players: Rachel Gwidt and Sara Sellner (both second team).
• White Lake

Regional D

• Florence
• Goodman
• Laona
• Niagara
• Pembine
• Saint Thomas Aquinas
• Academy
• Wabeno: Wabeno is led by a couple of 2nd Team All Area seniors and could surprise. Seniors Autumn Aderholdt and Kristen Baugnet.
• Wausaukee

Work in Progress on 2009 Girls Division 4 Sectional One

CONTENDERS

2008 RECAP

2009 RANDOM NOTES

REGIONAL A

• Bayfield
• Drummond
• Lac Courte Oreilles
• Northwood Junior Deana Scheller was 2008 Lakeland East all-conference as a sophomore.
• Shell Lake Senior Ashley Anderson was Lakeland West all-conference last year as a junior.
• Siren
• Solon Springs: Senior Rachel Hanley should get plenty of kills.
• South Shore

REGIONAL B

• Birchwood
• Bruce
• Butternut
• Mellen
• Mercer
• Prentice
• Rib Lake: Return two unanimous first team all-Marawood North players in senior outside Julie Thums and Jordyn Anderson, as well as a second-team all-conference setter Sadie Brehm. (more to come)
• Winter

REGIONAL C

• Clayton Division 4 runner-up. Only graduated Sadie Schradle, but had 402 kills. Senior middle Clairiann Thompson (205 kills in 2008) and junior outside Shelby Reindahl (180 kills in 2008) will be turned to. Setter Annie Grossenbacher (816 assists in 2008) returns. HM Lakeland West all-conference to junior Lindsay LaBlanc.
• Frederic Senior Chrissy Chenal was 2008 Lakeland West all-conference as a junior.
• Lake Holcombe Senior Jess Bearrows
• Luck
• New Auburn
• Prairie Farm
• Turtle Lake Junior Alex Tschida was 2008 Lakeland West all-conference as a sophomore. Ashley Lahti was honorable mention as a freshman.
• Weyerhaeuser: Senior Kalley Kraczek was 2008 Lakeland East all-conference as a junior.

REGIONAL D

• Augusta
• Cornell Sophomore Molly Brion was first team Lakeland East all-conference as a freshman. So was senior Amanda Smith.
• Eau Claire Immanuel
• Lutheran
• Eleva-Strum
• Gilman
• Lincoln
• McDonell Central Junior Christi Schoch was first-team Cloverbelt West all-conference.
• Owen-Withee: Junior Anna Goerlitz was first-team Cloverbelt East all-conference.

OUR PREDICTION

Work in Progress on 2009 Boys Sectional Eight

CONTENDERS

Brookfield Central, Brookfield East, Shorewood, Wauwatosa East, Wauwatosa West, Whitefish Bay/Dominican

2008 RECAP

Wauwatosa East won a five-set thriller over Wauwatosa West, 22-25, 22-25, 25-15, 25-16, 15-11.

2009 RANDOM NOTES

• Brookfield Central (to come) Steven Dusing.
• Brookfield East Sophomore outside Kyle Rhode played on a USA Select team this past summer.
  
• Shorewood Junior middle/right side Nick Yannett and sophomore Adam Kessenich (more to come)
• Wauwatosa East After graduating nine in 2009, the Red Raiders will rely heavily on senior opposite Kyle O'Connell (145 kills in 2008). They're also likely to get support from senior middle Thomas Schultz and senior outside Matthew Patton, among others. Sophomore Zack Sylvester played for North Shore 15 Navy.
• Wauwatosa West Senior setter Ryan Bruss (more to come)
  
• Whitefish Bay/Dominican Junior Charlie Sather, Riley Mehls setter, Drew Summers at opposite. Freshman outside Zack Tazalla.

OUR PREDICTION

(to come)

Work in Progress on 2009 Boys Sectional Seven

CONTENDERS

Milwaukee Marquette, Pius XI, Waukesha North, Waukesha South, West Allis Central, West Allis Hale

2008 RECAP

(to come)

2009 RANDOM NOTES

• Milwaukee Marquette Last year's state champs graduated nine in 2009--and they're still nicely positioned for another run at the crown since they'll once again rely on senior setter Peter Heinen (611 assists in 2008), senior middle/opposite Jack Hauser (.504 hitting percentage in 2008), senior opposite Matt Machi (99 kills in 2008), junior libero Tyler Jerominski (122 digs in 2008), junior outside Sean Foley and sophomore Michael Schneck. Sophomore Peter Hutz. Yeah, we're probably still missing some names.
• Pius XI (to come)
• Waukesha North Honorable mention Classic Eight all-conference seniors Aaron Gendrich and Ben Leech. (more to come)
• Waukesha South Honorable mention Classic Eight all-conference senior Zach Boehmke (more to come)
• West Allis Central (to come)
• West Allis Hale Senior libero Dylan Hardwick and setter Taylor Chladeck (more to come)

OUR PREDICTION

(to come)

Work in Progress on 2009 Boys Sectional Six

CONTENDERS

Greendale, Greenfield, Heritage Christian, Racine Case, Racine Horlick, Racine Park, Racine St. Catherine's

2008 RECAP

(to come)

2009 RANDOM NOTES

• Greendale (to come)
• Greenfield (to come)
• Heritage Christian They'll face a big test at the Kenosha Tremper Trojan Invite on October 3rd. (more to come)
• Racine Case (to come)
• Racine Horlick Last year's middles, Jamil Wilson and Antwon Oliver, are now playing basketball for Oregon and Iowa State respectively, and the Rebels also graduated last year's setter, Kurt Larsen, which means they'll no doubt rely heavily on senior outside Dillon Martinez. (more to come)
• Racine Park Senior Kevin Bobholz was second-team Southeast all-conference last season.
• Racine St. Catherine's They'll face a big test at the Kenosha Tremper Trojan Invite on October 3rd. (more to come)

OUR PREDICTION

(to come)

Work in Progress on 2009 Boys Sectional Five

CONTENDERS

Franklin, Kenosha Bradford, Kenosha Tremper, Muskego, New Berlin United, South Milwaukee

2008 RECAP

(to come)

2009 RANDOM NOTES

• Franklin Junior Jon Jablanowski was second-team Southeast all-conference last season. Steven Fons libero and outside. Only graduated Nate Fons.
• Kenosha Bradford Senior OH Brett Kaczmarek and senior Joey Stella. An early test will be at the September 13 Neenah Invite. (more to come)
• Kenosha Tremper The Trojans graduated 10 of 15 players on their roster, including all-state star Tomas Goldsmith (a Rutgers recruit) and four other starters. Seniors Kyle Quinn, who played opposite the past two seasons, and Kyle Bakkila, who played middle the past two seasons, are the two returning starters and they'll be counted on to provide leadership to this young team. An early test will be at the September 12 Racine Invite. Tremper also hosts the Trojan Invite on October 3rd.
  
• Muskego Junior Sam Benson was second-team Southeast all-conference last season. They'll face a big test at the Kenosha Tremper Trojan Invite on October 3rd. (more to come)
• New Berlin United The Black & Gold will look once again to senior outside Jeremy Dejno (305 kills and .428 hitting percentage in 2008) to help punch another ticket to Tosa. Others to watch on a team that only graduated one senior include junior middle Mike Beeler, senior setter Chris Pokrzwya and sophomore middle Nick Olson.
• South Milwaukee (to come)

OUR PREDICTION

(to come)

Work in Progress on 2009 Boys Sectional Four

CONTENDERS

Beloit Memorial, Burlington, Madison Memorial, Madison West, Middleton, Mukwonago, Westosha Central

2008 RECAP

(to come)

2009 RANDOM NOTES

• Beloit Memorial The Knights lose Marshall Davis in the middle, as well as a setter and right side from last year's team, which will force them to rely on youth to move them forward. An early test for the Knights will occur at the Neenah Invite on September 13.
  
• Burlington Senior Mike Porcaro (more to come).
• Madison Memorial First year coach Josh Reinieking will have a young team with very little varsity experience, having lost all-conference Big Eight setter, Anderson-Goldsworthy.
  
• Madison West The Regents return two middles from last season, Jon Harth and Joey Borgwardt, and could build around that nucleus to be a surprise contender this fall.
  
• Middleton Returning conference champions, state contender and consistent top 10 in the state, the Cardinals will once again be a force. Even though they lost four of six starters to graduation, they return senior outside Michael Owen (205 kills in 2008) and senior middle Will Kraus (116 kills in 2008). Both made key contributions last season and Owen was second team all-state.
  
• Mukwonago (to come)
• Westosha Central Junior setter Dayton Erickson, senior outside Jim Schultz and junior Matt Feivor (more to come)

OUR PREDICTION

(to come)

Work in Progress on 2009 Boys Sectional Three

CONTENDERS

Catholic Memorial, Fort Atkinson, Kettle Moraine, Madison East, Madison La Follette, Waukesha West

2008 RECAP

(discuss Kettle Moraine's run to state)

2009 RANDOM NOTES

• Catholic Memorial Senior Chad Bonis, junior libero Dan Caspar, sophomore outside Trevor Novotny, sophomore Ryan Taugher, senior Sam Spence, sophomore Casey Townsend and (more to come)
• Fort Atkinson New coach Mike Ziegler will likely look to returning outside Anthony Galson for offense. If the Blackhawks are going to succeed, the key will be replacing two graduation losses in setter Joe Athas and 2008 first-team Big Eight all-conference middle Jason Bohn.
  
• Kettle Moraine All-state honoree Ean Reid graduated, along with his 164 kills, but he was the only senior on last year's state-qualifying team. Returnees include last year's co-captain, senior outside Jonathan Tuttle, as well as senior setter Jim Mayenschein (324 assists in 2008), senior libero Mitch Rupp, junior middle Greg Duma, junior opposite Connor Keating and several others.
• Madison East Second-year coach Tyler Cleveland returns four of six starters from last year's team, including junior libero Brad Fraser, the only sophomore last season to garner Big Eight all-conference honors in 2008. The Purgolders will likely fill their middle position with senior Steve Horn, who was fifth in the Big Eight in blocks last season. Junior outsides Joey Topping and Garrett Lytle, junior setter Joe Toman and sophomore right side Nick Herbig will likely round out the lineup for East. An early test will be at the September 13th Neenah Invite.
  
• Madison La Follette With the exception of their libero, the Lancers bring back every single starter from last season's team, including first-team Big Eight all-conference outside Steve Amend. Other notable returnees include senior outside Jon Dybevik, senior setter Jake Amend, senior middle Lucas Dubois and senior middle Jaren Singh. With all that experience, veteran coach Pat O'Leary could have a fantastic season.
  
• Waukesha West The Wolverines return six of seven starters on a team that was ranked consistently in the top 10. They'll look to senior libero Dan Simon and senior middle Ryan Solberg for leadership (both were honorable mention all-state and first team all-conference in 2008). Senior setter Danny Jonas will also be able to dish out assists to sophomore outside Alex Jelacic and senior outside Stephen Waclawski. Senior Dan Warner will likely hold down the other middle position and senior Jake Schaefer should get plenty of swings at opposite. An early test will be at the Racine Invite on September 12.
  

OUR PREDICTION

(to come)

Work in Progress on 2009 Boys Sectional Two

CONTENDERS

Arrowhead, Fond du Lac, Germantown, Homestead, Neenah, Nicolet

2008 RECAP

(description on Nicolet's run to the state finals to come)

2009 RANDOM NOTES

• Arrowhead New coach Will Hall will lead a group that includes juniors Daniel Umhoefer and Joe Humpal, senior Nick Korom and (more to come).
• Fond du Lac (to come)
• Germantown (to come)
• Homestead New coach Todd Lyon will turn to honorable mention all-Greater Metro senior Brian Hoffman and (need more information).
• Neenah The Rockets didn't graduate a single player last season. And with experienced senior leadership this year from Alex Malesa, Ryan Robillard and Jon Zerrien, as well as a larg crop of young future prospects, the Rockets hope to make some serious noise in this sectional this season.
• Nicolet The Knights will return senior Anatoli Berezovsky, junior Matthew Klingspohn and senior Rob Mayer from their state runner-up squad. Both were first-team Greater Metro Conference last season. (more to come--use state program stats)

OUR PREDICTION

(to come)

Work in Progress on 2009 Boys Sectional One

CONTENDERS

Appleton East, Appleton North, Appleton West, Green Bay Preble/Green Bay East, Green Bay Southwest/Green Bay West, Kaukauna, Kimberly

2008 RECAP

It was predicted to be a battle between Kaukauna and Kimberly and that's pretty much exactly what happened, with the Galloping Ghosts defeating the Papermakers in four sets. Appleton North and Appleton East lost in sectional semifinals.

2009 RANDOM NOTES

• Appleton East On the 35th anniversary of their state volleyball title (the first team in school history to win a WIAA state championship), the Patriots will be relying heavily on senior Noah Mader. As with many teams in this sectional, one early test will be at the Neenah Invite on September 13.
• Appleton North Another team that will make a serious run at state will be the Lightning, who are once again led by 6'7" senior setter Mickey Flynn.
• Appleton West Coach Tim Weiss graduated eight seniors last season and will be working with an entirely new group of student-athletes. Coach Weiss will get a good sense for how this group will match up when he takes them to the Neenah Invite on September 13.
• Green Bay Preble/Green Bay East Coach Brent Duffney will also be tested early at the Neenah Invite on September 13. (more to come)
• Green Bay Southwest/Green Bay West (to come)
• Kaukauna Graduation has certainly taken its toll on last year's sectional champions. Gone are outside Domenic Judkins and his 303 kills, as well as six other seniors. With that in mind, the Galloping Ghosts will look to senior DS Troy Van Zeeland (38 aces and 150 digs in 2008) and senior outside Kevin Biese (117 kills in 2008) as they attempt to punch another ticket to Tosa. The first test of the season will be at (first big tournament here).
• Kimberly Senior Erik Harke was second-team Fox Valley all-conference in 2008. They have a new coach.
  

OUR PREDICTION

(to come)