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All-Area: Melissa Green, large schools volleyball player of the year
Saturday, December 18, 2010
by
Jeff Greer
Boca Raton senior libero Melissa Green was Bobcats coach Amanda Angermeier's eyes and ears on the volleyball court this season, serving as the team's vocal leader from the back line.
She was a major reason Boca Raton won its third consecutive district title and fourth in school history.
"Her teammates look up to her as almost a coach on the court," Angermeier said. "If she says there's a hole open, they listen, and they know she's not just saying it because she thinks she's better than you. It's because she wants to win so badly.
"They respect that."
Her teammates also respected Green's gutsy return from a concussion and sprained neck that kept her out of the final few weeks of the season and still lingers with her.
Her recovery was a huge boost for the Bobcats as she collected 37 digs in Boca's heated district championship win over rival Jupiter.
"She's huge," Angermeier said. "We did just OK without her, but besides her court presence and always knowing what the other team is up to, she's our motivational leader. We missed that while she was out."
To Green, returning with a vengeance wasn't even a question. Returning to her close-knit teammates made it easy.
"We're more like a family than a team," Green said. "I couldn't miss that."
~jeff_greer@pbpost.com
LARGE SCHOOLS FIRST TEAM
Morgan Lear, Jupiter, Junior, libero
In 27 matches, had 526 digs and 130 service points for the talented Warriors.
Lindsey Knapp, Boca Raton, Junior, Outside hitter
One of the best all-around players in the area, had 235 kills, 200 digs, 130 service points.
Olivia Mesner, Spanish River, Senior, middle blocker
Repeat first-teamer had 217 kills, 56 digs and 41 aces for the Sharks.
Nikki Naccarato, Wellington, Senior, setter
Led the Wolverines in assists, averaging nearly 30 per match.
Abby Winsor, Wellington, Junior, libero
Do-everything back-liner was the Wolverines' leader in digs and service points.
Madison Ahearn, Dwyer, Sophomore, outside hitter
Ranked near the top of the area in aces, digs, kills and service points.
Lauren Gainer, Boca Raton, Junior, middle blocker
Knapp's dynamic front-line partner had 185 kills, 78 digs and 76 blocks for the Bobcats.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Ashley Schroth, Wellington
Stepped in as coach amid turmoil just a few weeks into the season and guided the Wolverines to their first playoff berth since 2006.
SECOND TEAM
Katelyn Rawls, Wellington, Junior, outside hitter.
Had 510 kills and 80 service points for Wolverines.
Anne Corrigan, Palm Beach Gardens, Sophomore, middle blocker. Collected 188 kills, 162 service points and 99 blocks.
Angeline Alexandre, Boynton Beach, Senior, outside hitter/middle blocker. Tallied 258 service points and 114 aces for the Tigers.
Jillian Shemanski, Jupiter, Junior, middle blocker.
Finished in the top 10 in kills with 217 and blocks (82).
Madison Davell, Spanish River, Senior, libero.
Collected 350 digs for the district-champion Sharks.
Pam Queiroga, Park Vista, Senior, outside hitter.
Another solid season included 237 kills and 184 digs.
Monica Shevock, West Boca Raton, Senior, setter.
Topped the Bulls in aces, assists and service points.
HONORABLE MENTION
Atlantic - Veronica Hoerschel; Boca Raton - Sophia Ellingsworth, Natalie Fraley, Ruth Harrington; Dwyer - Carly DeLoach; Jupiter - Taryn Tatum, Shay Whelan; Palm Beach Gardens - Kelsey Parry; Park Vista - Sarah Shifflett; Spanish River - Shai Levin, Brooke Mesner; Wellington - Ashley Oldham, Kelly Sullivan; West Boca Raton - Gracie Delsing, Alana Fox.
MARTIN COUNTY ALL-AREA TEAM
Player of the Year: Nicole Walch, junior, Martin County
Molly O'Neil, senior, Martin County
Mallori Moffat, junior, Martin County
Sarah Wickstrom, senior, Jensen Beach
Taylor Zirwas, senior, John Carroll
Jenna Ingram, senior, Jensen Beach
LeAnna Cotton, senior, Okeechobee
Coach of the Year: Krissy Schmidt, Martin County
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User Comments:
Park Vista Parent commented on December 19, 2010 at 1:52 p.m.: report abuse
How did the girl who had 510 kills not make first team?
fan commented on December 19, 2010 at 2:41 p.m.: report abuse
they made a special team for the Martin County Schools
fan commented on December 19, 2010 at 2:43 p.m.: report abuse
also looks to me like, once again, girls sports coverage is getting less and less. even in the honorable mention there are several schools that should have had representation
Royal Palm Parent commented on December 19, 2010 at 5:37 p.m.: report abuse
Wellingtons setter first team? Are you kidding me? What a joke.
get rid of blogs commented on December 19, 2010 at 7:55 p.m.: report abuse
to the person who is posing as A Royal Palm Parent: you are the reason why these blogs don't do anyone any good, as you almost 100% are NOT who you say you are and are trying to cause a controversy between teams
vballfan commented on December 21, 2010 at 10:27 p.m.: report abuse
I think maybe you should pull up the end of the year stats and see who you missed for at least honorable mention, if not 2nd team. several players seem to be missing that were top 5-10 in categories, some in more than one category; what a shame for those kids
bob sharpe commented on December 22, 2010 at 9:42 a.m.: report abuse
"Martin County" team! I thought the Pine School was in Martin County, yet they have a player included in the small schools listing. And last I checked, neither Okeechobee nor John Carroll were located in Martin County. What a mess! If you want to have All County teams then and REALLY do it by county, don't mix and match- that's just lazy and sorry work.
M.G commented on December 23, 2010 at 4:05 p.m.: report abuse
What an honor for every player that made First, Second and Honorable mention. We all need to realize that no matter who gets anything or what happens this is all for fun, and we need to stop with all the fighting between teams. Congrats again to everyone, as these are the memories you will never forget.
Hateful commented on December 23, 2010 at 4:40 p.m.: report abuse
this is crazy? how do you have three liberos on the first team. (jupiter and wellington + POY). and how does a coach who literally babysat a team (wellington), and probably cost them a few wins, win COY? that makes zero sense. and sorry but a soph shouldnt be on the first team over a junior that has 510 kills.
disgruntled commented on December 24, 2010 at 12:10 p.m.: report abuse
The post was out of line mentioning "term oil" in the description of Wellington's Coach. She should not have been awarded the Honor as well, but the Post should have still maintained a little class.
Agreeing with vballfan commented on December 26, 2010 at 2:38 p.m.: report abuse
I agree with vballfan 100%. Several girls made the top season stats list in several areas and are not mentioned, while others made this list without the stats to back them up. It is sad for the ones left out.
volleyball commented on January 6, 2011 at 9:06 p.m.: report abuse
why is there two separate teams for volleyball?? 3 boys golf players from martin county were on first and second team of the regular teams so why is volleyball separated? this doesnt make any sense. walch had 624 kills this past year beating her sisters record of 461 from last year, who was palm beach post’s player of the year for last year.. that doesnt make sense either. why change it this year? it has never been like that before. very poor job.
agree with volleyball commented on January 6, 2011 at 9:08 p.m.: report abuse
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/dec/24/shining-on-her-own/
check this out
desagrees with volleyball commented on January 8, 2011 at 11:04 a.m.: report abuse
@Volleyball
This years POY was well deserved! Enough with Walch sisters!!! Let other people shine too, its not all about them.
@ disagrees with volleyball commented on January 18, 2011 at 8:22 p.m.: report abuse
@ disagrees with volleyball
martin county beat boca raton.. and enough with the walch sisters? you have got to be kidding me! POY is supposed to go to the best player.. obviously not who won. where is she going to college? no one knows wheres walch? nebraska. its all about the best player and they got it wrong.
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