The GMC: Menomonee Falls
Next up for the Greater Metro Conference is the Menomonee Falls Indians that will be led in 2019 by 1st year head Coach Cory Rabe. Past: Menomonee Falls is tied with Nathan Hale with 11 total State Appearances. The 2000…
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Continue ReadingNext up for the Greater Metro Conference is the Menomonee Falls Indians that will be led in 2019 by 1st year head Coach Cory Rabe.
Past:
Menomonee Falls is tied with Nathan Hale with 11 total State Appearances. The 2000 State Runner Up team was led by then head coach Jeff Thompson which saw senior Jessica Holly be named Gatorade Player of the Year. Holly went on to play for Western Michigan. One player recognized at the National Level is an accomplishment for any program, but Menomonee Falls has 2 more. Janelle Gabrielsen (UW-Madison)and Simone Lee (Penn State) won the same honor in 2000 and 2013 respectively. Lee and then coach JC Bruns led the Indians to their only State Title in 2013. Falls has taken the Greater Metro Conference Championship 11 times since 2000.
Other Notable Graduates:
Abby BeckerAbby Becker – Setter – Lewis University – (2014-2018) At Lewis, Abby finished her career atop many statistical categories. She currently has the highest serving percentage in program history at .957. Becker also finished her career 2nd in assists (4774) and matches played (144). There are countless accolades that go to her name. After graduation Becker was the setters coach for Motion Volleyball Program. Abby is currently overseas in England for the 2019 fall semester where she will be competing while pursuing a Masters Degree in International Relations.
Brittany Robinson – Libero – UW Whitewater – (2015-2018). Brittany held numerous all conference honors during her time with Menomonee Falls but she wasn’t done there. She immediately stepped into the spotlight for the Warhawks and put up big defensive numbers. All 4 of her season dig totals fall in the 10 top 10 for season records. Robinson also finished her career as the all time dig leader with 2666. Brittany was honored with AVCA All American nods 3 of her 4 years, 2 time WIAC Player of the Year, and UW-Whitewaters 2018 Female Athlete of the Year. Currently, you will find her on the sidelines for the Warhawks as a Student Assistant as she finishes up her double major.
Ashley GuenveurCatie Fredrich – DS/Libero – Ball State – (2010 – 2013)
Taylor Golabowski – DS/Libero – UW – Milwaukee (2011 – 2014)
Chelsea Lee – Outside/Middle – Eastern Illinois (2012 – 2015)
Mackenzie Robertson – Pin – Air Force – (2017 – Current)
Ashley Guenveur – Outside – Troy – (2019 – Current)
Present:
Brielle Lynde back to serveMenomonee Falls graduated 4 seniors a year ago including 1st team All Conference outside Ashley Guenveur who led the team in kills, digs, and aces in her senior season. 1st year coach Cory Rabe will look to two juniors to lead the team in 2019. Kady Stigler will wear the libero jersey after finishing 2nd in the team in digs during her sophomore season. Brielle Lynde will take over more setting responsibilities after leading the team in assists a year ago while running a 6-2 with a now graduated Shea Supa. Taylor Larson will look to be the OH1 this season after wrapping up her freshman year finishing 2nd in Kills and 4th in Digs. Menomonee Falls will defiantly miss Ashley and her fellow graduated seniors but will find themselves competing in the middle of the GMC.
Future:
Falls will potentially see 5 seniors on their roster in 2019. However, the team will lean on two juniors and a sophomore. 2020 will see a stronger Menomonee Falls program giving Coach Rabe a full season under his belt but will be in search of some depth at the middle blocker position. The Indians finished 6th in the GMC a year ago, expect to see them around the middle again this season and next.