3A Solon Spartans Have the Depth
Photo Credit: Yourprepsports.com The Solon Spartans are looking to make an impact this next season, hoping to capitalize on the depth of a team that is returning 11 of 17 players. Leading the team are seniors Rachael Nelson, Abigail Smith, Taylor…
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Continue ReadingThe Solon Spartans are looking to make an impact this next season, hoping to capitalize on the depth of a team that is returning 11 of 17 players.
Leading the team are seniors Rachael Nelson, Abigail Smith, Taylor Moore, and Kate Benzing. Nelson (2nd Team East Division All WaMaC) is comfortable running a 5-1 but is an impressive RS hitter with a dominant swing. Smith is a versatile player with the potential to play 6 positions, can hit out of the middle and pins, and is a presence in the backrow with digs and attacks. Libero Taylor Moore led the team with 445 digs and 40 ace serves (3rd in WaMaC East), and 93% serve efficiency last season; she is an aggressive player who owns the backrow. Benzing is a middle hitter that led Solon with 90 total blocks last season making her 3rd for total blocks East Division WaMaC and 9th overall in 3A.
Other returning players include pin hitter Lauren Schrock and middle hitter Katie Yi. The team is looking for both to be clutch hitter/blockers, building on their contributions from last season.