Seamount League Volleyball Capsules

Legend: AA - all-around; BS - backcourt specialist; H - hitter; OH - outside hitter; MH - middle hitter; S - setter.

SEA DIVISION

HIGHLINE PIRATES

Coach - Mary Legate, second year.

1992 record - 7-6 league (third), fifth in Seamount tournament, eliminated in AA SeaKing tournament.

Key returnees - Kaylee Heider, MH/OH, 5-11, Sr.; Kim Ballentine, OH, 5-10, Sr.; Tracy Bouska, OH/MH, 5-10, Jr.; Tara Cancro, OH, 5-11, Jr.; Shauna Duncan, S/OH, 5-10, Jr.; Kelli Heigh, BS, 5-8, Jr.; Kelly McGehee, OH, 5-9, Jr.

Key newcomers - Ellie Leonard, BS, 5-7, Jr.; Heather Vistaunet, S/OH, 5-10, Jr.; Kari Varnell, S/OH, 5-8, So.

Outlook - The Pirates have the best overall height in the league and can attack from all fronts. They believe they have a shot at the league title. Maintaining confidence and intensity are the keys.

KENNEDY LANCERS

Coach - Tom Muckerheide, ninth year.

1992 record - 13-0 league (first), first in Seamount tournament, fifth in AA SeaKing tournament, second at state.

Key returnees - Stephanie Meier, MH, 5-11, Sr.; Michele Maloney, OH, 5-8, Sr.; Michelle Baker, BS, 5-5, Sr.; Janet Aurelio, OH, 5-8, Sr.; Meida Doctolero, MH, 5-10, Sr.; Tracie Heffron, OH, 5-7, Sr.; Anita Sarkadi, BS, Sr.; Angie Henderson, OH, 5-6, Jr.; Monica Desimone, S, 5-6, Sr.; Alison McDowell, OH, 5-7, Jr.

Key newcomers - Delia Greve, S, 5-7, So.

Outlook - The Lancers are rich with experience, but lost a key cog in league MVP Marne Maloney. With Meier stepping to the forefront, though, they could well win their fifth straight Seamount title. Improvements in practice will be necessary for long-term success.

LIBERTY PATRIOTS

Coach - Kim McManus, seventh season.

1992 record - 8-5 league (second), fourth in Seamount tournament, eliminated in AA SeaKing tournament.

Key returnees - Kumiko Nagano, MH/OH, 5-9, Sr.; Allison Gagner, S/OH, 5-4, Sr.; Jennifer Johnson, MH, 5-9, Sr.; Mandi Walkley, OH, 5-8, Sr.; Sara Erickson, MH, 6-0, Jr.; Wendy Brough, S, 5-6, Jr.; Kelly Gustine, MH/OH, 5-7, Jr.

Key newcomers - Rachel Imhoff, OH, 5-5, Jr.; Mindy Harris, OH, 5-5, Fr.; Laurra Grise, MH, 5-8, Fr.

Outlook - With better-than-average height and a scrappy defense, the Patriots think they can challenge the front-runners. The key, according to McManus, is getting the right combination of players on the floor.

MOUNT RAINIER RAMS

Coach - Dawn Waggoner, second year.

1992 record - 4-9 league, eliminated in Seamount tournament.

Key returnees - Becky Herron, S, 5-5, Sr.; Kendra Kinnan, H, 5-5, Sr.; Lori Perez, S, 5-5, Sr.; Alesha Anderson, H, 5-9, Jr.; Denise Brown, H, 5-7, Jr.; Jennifer Ratcliff, H, 5-9, Jr.; Jaime Hogan, S, 5-0, Jr.

Key newcomers - Marissa Coffman, H, 5-7, Sr.; Julie Watkins, BS, 5-5 Sr.; Jennifer Larsen, H, 5-10, Jr.; Kathlene Fugere, AA, 5-5, So.; Moya Seitz, S, 5-1, So.; Sarah Theckson, H, 5-6, So.

Outlook - Communication on the court and a hustling defense are musts for the Rams, who lack overall height. Their serving looks much improved, but they still need work in all areas.

RENTON INDIANS

Coach - Denise Hild, second year.

1992 record - 0-13 league (fifth), eliminated in Seamount tournament.

Key returnees - Keya Chisholm, S/OH, 5-5, Sr.; Tatum Chisholm, S/OH, 5-5, Sr.; Angela Alo, MH, 5-6, Sr.; Engel Roque, BS, 5-0, Jr.; Crystal Nygren, OH, 5-5, Jr.; Nicole Burr, OH, 5-5, Jr.

Key newcomers - Debbie Beldrum, MH, 5-9, Fr.

Outlook - The Indians face another uphill battle with a small squad - in both numbers and height. Defense and passing are the keys. Hild expects improvement this season, and perhaps a few upsets.

MOUNTAIN DIVISION

EVERGREEN WOLVERINES

Coach - Burt Pride, third year.

1992 record - 4-9 league (fourth), eliminated in Seamount tournament.

Key returnees - Anna Pappas, MH, 5-8, Sr.; Tracey Riley, OH, 5-7, Jr.; Kathy Keni, MH/OH, 5-10, Jr.; Bo Duong, BS, 5-4, Sr.; Jamie McQuade, BS, 5-5, Jr.; Veronica Portomne, BS, 5-4, Jr.; Teanah Trolio, MH, 5-10, So.

Key newcomers - Jo-Jo Bilbery, OH, 5-5, Sr.; Jeni Bartlett, BS/OH, 5-4, Jr.; May Chang, BS, 5-2, Jr.; Nicole Deardorff, S, 5-4, So.

Outlook - Pride believes the Wolves can play with anybody in the league and says the key is getting his players to believe that. They hit well and have good court coverage, but need to take the next step up.

HAZEN HIGHLANDERS

62 Coach - Marv Yost, 10th year.

1992 record - 10-3 league (second), eliminated in Seamount tournament.

Key returnees - Kirsten Koch, OH, 5-4, Sr.; Cynthia Rowland, OH, 5-8, Sr.; Kim Andrade, S, 5-4, Sr.; Glory Ordinario, OH, 5-5, Sr.; Angie Hafmer, MH, 5-8, Jr.

Key newcomers - Jessica Aarhaus, MH, 5-9, Jr.; Katie Long, OH, 5-5, So.; Rushe Tufts, MH, 5-8, So.; Jennifer Witchey, MH, 5-9, So.

Outlook - Koch can really get off the floor and is a force at the net. The Highlanders generally play tough defense. That and improving on their serves are the keys.

LINDBERGH EAGLES

Coach - Rafael Munoz, third year.

1992 record - 5-8 league (third), eliminated in Seamount tournament.

Key returnees - Patty Dasovich, MH, 5-7, Sr.; Danielle DeLappe, OH, 5-6, Sr.; Monica Delappe, OH, 5-6, Sr.; Jami Kauzlarich, S, 5-5, Sr.; Cindy Sipen, S, 5-4, Sr.; Janelle Vo, OH, 5-5, Sr.; Jamie Latozke, MH, 5-8, Jr.

Key newcomers - Jamie Mayer, AA, 5-5, So.; Andy Dasovich, OH/MH, 5-6, So.

Outlook - Most of the Eagles are in their third year of playing together and have good court sense. To be successful, they must play good defense and be smart on the attack.

MOUNT SI WILDCATS

Coach - Sherrie Brown, second year.

1992 record - 12-1 league (first), second at Seamount tournament, eliminated at AA SeaKing tournament.

Key returnees - Sarah Ross, MH, 5-9, Sr.; Jennifer Trunkey, MH/OH, 5-10, Jr.; Janae Magnusson, OH, 5-8, Jr.; Alison Perry, BS, 5-7, Jr.; Sally Bettes, S, 5-6, Jr.; Maria Fury, S, 5-5, Jr.

Key newcomers - Kari Marshall, OH, 5-9, Jr.; Stacey Callies, BS, 5-6, Jr.; Shiloh Ratcliff, MH, 5-8, So.

Outlook - Bettes and Fury are a strong setting combination and will help the Wildcats challenge for another division title. Good defense is a must.

TYEE TOTEMS

Coach - Janette Gambriel, second year.

1992 record - 3-10 league (fifth), eliminated in Seamount tournament.

Key returnees - Stephanie Englin, S, 5-6, Sr.; Shantay O'Dell, S/OH, 5-3, Sr.; Becki Brush, MH, 5-11, Sr.; Demmari Hansen, MH/OH, 5-8, Sr.; Meenear Sao, OH, 4-11, Jr.

Key newcomers - Brieanna Hansen, MH, 5-7, Jr.; Leslee Barrington, MH/OH, 5-8, Jr.; Jennifer Forsberg, OH, 5-6, Jr.

Outlook - The Totems have decent height and need to be aggressive early in their matches. Their passing must improve, but they communicate well and could move up in the standings this season.