Newberry High School Volleyball Team Honored

NEWBERRY – Most people would agree that the Newberry High School Varsity Volleyball Team had an amazing season ending on a high note with a District win of 9 – 0. Under the leadership of Coach Sherrod Moseley, the team achieved various awards and milestones as they represented themselves, their parents and the school with poise and good sportsmanship.

City of Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlow congratulated team members during the Jan. 27 City Commission meeting and highlighted a few of the players with details about their year.

Grace Oelrich was second runner-up for Player of the Year honors and First Team All-Area team. She led the team in 254 kills and 102 blocks, is fourth in 1A and 27^th in the state.

Abby Pace was First Team All-Area, led the team in 541 digs and was second in 1A and eighth in the state. This is a record at Newberry High School for a season.

Sarah Miller was First Team All-Area and first ever Newberry Volleyball Player of the Week in the state of Florida. She provided 43 assists in the Regional Championship game and is Max Prep Player of the Year for the 2019 season.

Rylee Coleman was Scholar Athlete of the Week on TV 20 and Second Team All-Area. She led the team in assists 529 times, was third in 1A and 83^rd in the state.

Kalen Bennett was Second Team All-Area and a three-year starter. She never lost a District game.

Paige Dinges was Second Team All-Area, had 228 kills and had 13 kills in the State Championship game.

Nicole Everson was Second Team All-Area for the entire year with 169 kills and 60 blocks.

Lily Haugh was HM (Honorable Mention) All-Area, led the team in Aces, was seventh in 1A and 100^th in the state.

Katie Oxer was HM All-Area.

“Additionally,” said Marlowe, “we wish the two seniors [Bennett and Coleman] good luck in all future endeavors. We will miss you next year, but know you are doing well and enjoying life after high school, whatever path you may choose.”

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