No matter what happens this year, the Westfield volleyball team is likely to have its roster for next year as well.
The Shamrocks have 11 juniors on their team this season, and that includes some familiar names. That group will join a pair of seniors and two underclassmen to lead a Westfield team that finished last year 19-15.
“Westfield volleyball is returning nine players to its varsity roster and has added key players that will provide us greater depth in the setting, defensive specialist and pin positions,” said Shamrocks coach Sandra Burks. “We have a competitive and supportive group of girls who come into practice and compete every single day.”
The junior list includes Kenzie Daffinee, who seems to have been around forever. She certainly made her presence known last season, leading Westfield with 343 kills and 73 service aces.
Another junior back is Sarah Weglarz, who dished out 848 assists. Katie Sweet helped out the offense with 160 kills and also made 57 blocks during the season. Peighton Isley collected 260 digs, the most of any returning player. Ellary Detamore was a leader on serve receive.
The two seniors on this year’s Westfield team are Anna Johnsey and Chloe Owens. Johnsey led the Shamrocks in blocks last year with 76. Owens had some good play on defense, with 84 digs.
“The Rocks are looking forward to the leadership brought by our two seniors in Anna Johnsey and Chloe Owens,” said Burks.
Westfield begins its season on Saturday, playing at Lawrence North.
VARSITY ROSTER
Seniors: Anna Johnsey, Chloe Owens.
Juniors: Kenzie Daffinee, Ellary Detamore, Abigail Dodson, Ally Fish, Elly Grenda, Lauren Harvey, Peighton Isley, Marin McAndrews, Grace Stewart, Katie Sweet, Sarah Weglarz.
Sophomore: Logan Mapes.
Freshman: Mallory Weber.
JUNIOR VARSITY ROSTER
Sophomore: Bridget Alexander, Julia Bohn, Allie Hopp, Rachel McManus.
Freshmen: Bree Detamore, Emma Dodson, Abby Heck, Mallory Neale, Olivia Nelson, Kaylee Sutcliffe, Mallory Weber, Brooklyn Wolf.
FRESHMAN ROSTER
Haley Anderson, Tiffany Chanterny, Addison Fisher, Kloe Fosnaugh, Gabrielle Grossman, Gabriella Iovino, Campbell Kessler, Ainsley Loeffel, Lucy Muntel, Emma Sumpter, Kate Weddige.
Westfield’s Kenzie Daffinee (3) led the Shamrocks in kills and service aces last season. Daffinee is part of a large junior class that will take to the court for Westfield this season. (Kirk Green/File photo)