Corner Conference Preview: Essex!
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2020 SEASON RECORD: Conference record 0-4, overall record 2-13. The Trojans had their season come to an end in 2020 in a Class 1A – Region 4 First Round match against Stanton where they were swept 25-13, 25-9, and 25-12.…
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Continue Reading2020 SEASON RECORD: Conference record 0-4, overall record 2-13. The Trojans had their season come to an end in 2020 in a Class 1A – Region 4 First Round match against Stanton where they were swept 25-13, 25-9, and 25-12.
GRADUATED:
Sami York (OH)
York played in 36 of 37 sets for the Trojans in 2020 and had 3 assists, 17 kills, 5 total blocks, and 9 digs.
Helen Nicholas (S)
Nicholas played in 29 of 37 sets for the Trojans in 2020 and had 2.2 APS(63), 7 kills, 4 total blocks, and 2.2 DPS(60).
Elise Dailey (OH)
Dailey played in 29 of 37 sets for the Trojans in 2020 and had 3 assists, 1.7 KPS(50), 17 total blocks, and 1.7 DPS(50).
Also graduated for the Trojans is Elizabeth Baker (OH).
RETURNING PLAYERS:
Riley Jensen (2022, OH)
Jensen played in all 37 sets for the Trojans in 2020 and had 2 assists, 28 kills, 15 total blocks, and 1.7 DPS(50).
Desi Glasgo (2022, DS)
Glasgo played in 19 of 37 sets for the Trojans in 2020 and had 3 assists and 1.4 DPS(26).
Brianne Johnson (2023, OH)
Johnson played in all 37 sets for the Trojans in 2020 and had 3 assists, 19 kills, 7 total blocks, and 1.5 DPS(56).
Olivia Baker (2023, OH)
Baker played in 25 of 37 sets for the Trojans in 2020 and had 1 assist, 13 kills, 5 total blocks, and 1.3 DPS(33).
Brooke Burns (2024, OH)
Burns played in 36 of 37 sets for the Trojans in 2020 and had 1.3 APS(46), 10 kills, 1 total block, and 1.3 DPS(47).
Hailee Barrett (2024, OH)
Barrett played in 25 of 37 sets for the Trojans and had 1.6 DPS(39).
Also returning for the Trojans this fall will be Chloe Edie (2023, DS), Heidi Reed (2023, S), Gracee Thompson (2023, OH), Cindy Swain (2024, OH), Kendra Gray (2024, DS), Alex King (2024, S), Lizette Alvalos (2024, DS), Tori Burns (2024, OH), and Emma Barrett (2024, OH).
It looks like the Trojans have the defensive side of the game figured out but they really need to focus on the offensive side of things in 2021. They have plenty of up-and-coming talent to take care of that for them on their roster. Many schools have a gap between the graduation of impressive seniors and developing the younger group to be the stars of their programs, and I can see the majority of players in the next two years for the Trojans are going to be juniors and sophomores this season. It will be fascinating to see which players will take up the sword and become the leaders on this very young team. Good luck this season, Trojans!