Southeast Missourian high school volleyball teams at a glance

Advance Hornets

Coach: Dana Below

Assistant Coach: Chelsea (Snider) Roper

Last season's record: 16-13-2

Postseason result: Lost to St. Vincent 25-11, 25-22 in a Class 1 District 4 semifinal

Conference: Stoddard County Athletic Association

Returning starters: Hannah Clark, sr., S/DS; Kimsey Lillard, sr., DS; Krystal James, sr., OH/MB; Maddie Kennedy, sr., OH; Kendra Sokolowski, sr., DS; Denae Cato, sr., DS

Key players lost from last season: Allie Below, Grayson Miles, Ashtyn Hudson

Coach's outlook: We have some aggressive serving and overall the girls have been bonding very well.

Team goals for the upcoming season: Our team goals are to be in our Class 1 district championship as well as our conference to win the title. Improvement on overall defense.

Bell City Cubs

Coach: Whitney Tanner

Last season's record: 5-15-4

Postseason result: Lost to Clarkton 25-18, 25-18 in a Class 1 District 2 quarterfinal

Conference: Stoddard County Athletic Association

No additional information was provided.

Cape Central Tigers

Coach: Angela Womack

Assistant Coach: Sherri Sherrill

Last season's record: 5-25-1

Postseason result: Lost to Hillsboro 25-23, 25-10 in a Class 4 District 1 quarterfinal

Conference: SEMO

Returning starters: McKenzie Bess, sr., OH; Emily Diamond, sr., S; Jasmine Scott, sr., L

Key players lost from last season: Alle Graham, Carly Hale, Kacee Anderson, Callie Callis, Harlie Anderson

Coach's outlook: This year's team is a competitive, aggressive bunch that has a strong work ethic. I keep setting the bar higher, and they keep surpassing each goal I set for them.

Team goals for the upcoming season: The main goals we are working on this year are to have a winning record and use every high and low as a way to get ready for districts.

Jackson Indians

Coach: Tracy Robinson

Last season's record: 10-18-3

Postseason result: Lost to Farmington 25-18, 25-15 in the Class 4 District 1 title match

Conference: SEMO

No additional information was provided.

Leopold Wildcats

Leopold middle hitter Caitlin Petty has an attack blocked by Winona outside hitter Rachel Holthaus during the Wildcats’ loss to Winona in pool play last season at the Class 1 Volleyball Final Four at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Missourian file)

Coach: Sandy Davis

Last season's record: 28-6

Postseason result: Lost to Winona 25-20, 25-18 in the Class 1 state title match

Conference: Mississippi Valley

Returning starters: Caitlin Petty, sr., S/MB; Ashlyn Bucher, sr., OH; Leah Landewee, sr., L; Emily Seiler, jr., S/OH; Bailee Cope, sr., MB

Key players lost from last season: Sydney Eeftink, Denai Arnzen

Coach's outlook: Their determination and hard work is what I like best. They have great chemistry and push themselves.

Team goals for the upcoming season: Our goal is to improve during each practice and each game. We have been working with new setters this year and improving our defense. We can improve on every aspect of the game and will continue to do that throughout the season.

Meadow Heights Panthers

Coach: Andrea Koeper

Assistant Coach: Jessica Conrad

Last season's record: 8-17-2

Postseason result: Lost to Oak Ridge 25-23, 25-20 in a Class 1 District 4 quarterfinal

Conference: Mississippi Valley

Returning starters: Morgan Politte, sr., MB; Emma Cook, sr., MB; Kiana Hotop, sr., L; Alaina Lochirco, sr., L; Abi Bristow, so., S

Coach's outlook: Their work ethic is amazing.

Team goals for the upcoming season: We want to be consistent with passing the ball. Our goal is to pass efficiently and effectively during every game.

Notre Dame Bulldogs

Coach: Tara Stroup

Assistant Coaches: Meridith Brinkmeyer, Emily Huber

Last season's record: 32-3-1

Postseason result: Lost to Perryville 17-25, 25-15, 21-25 in the Class 3 District 1 title match

Conference: SEMO

Returning starters: Lydia Goodson, sr., MB

Key players lost from last season: Taylor Feeney, Kaitlin Welter, Karsen Powers, Madeline Rosenquist, Annie Siebert, Ronnie Young

Coach's outlook: We have a young team, but they are athletic and have been working very hard. They competed well with some of the best teams in the area this summer.

Team goals for the upcoming season: Our goals are to play together as a team and gain valuable experience that will hopefully help us win our district and advance far into the postseason. We have a strong offense and we would like to improve our defense by the end of the season.

Oak Ridge Blue Jays

Coach: Whitney McFall

Assistant Coach: Sara Flieg

Last season's record: 14-12-1

Postseason result: Lost to Leopold 25-20, 25-11 in a Class 1 District 4 semifinal

Conference: Mississippi Valley

Returning starters: Chelsea Seyer, sr., DS

Key players lost from last season: Emma Hemmann, McKenzie Elam

Coach's outlook: We work hard and well as a team.

Team goals for the upcoming season: To have a good defense and work hard on setting and hitting.

Oran Eagles

Coach: Krysty Holt

Assistant Coach: Sara Maschmann

Last season's record: 7-10-5

Postseason result: Lost to Advance 26-24, 25-10 in a Class 1 District 4 quarterfinal

Conference: SEMO

No additional information was provided.

Perryville Pirates

Coach: Dave Mirly

Last season's record: 27-4-5

Postseason result: Lost to Lutheran South 25-23, 25-16 in a Class 3 state quarterfinal

Conference: Jefferson County

Returning starters: Alex Spears, sr., MB; Kayla Buxton, jr., S; Brooke Hogard, jr., MB; Brooke Moll, sr., S; Macie Christisen, OH; Chelsey Hotop, OH; Daria Thompson, OH; Libbi Schnurbusch, L; Ahnie Hoff, OH

Key players lost from last season: Kaylie Hadler

Coach's outlook: Their work ethic is what I like best about the team.

Team goals for the upcoming season: On game night: to focus on the "one" team we are playing next and make sure we do everything we can to beat them. At practice: we are working to make sure we are the "one" team to win the last game of the season. What I would like to improve upon the most is having my team gain that edge that takes teams over the top.

Saxony Lutheran Crusaders

Coach: Julie Brandmeyer

Last season's record: 17-12-1

Postseason result: Lost to Woodland 25-18, 21-25, 17-25 in a Class 2 District 2 semifinal

No additional information was provided.

Scott City Rams

Coach: Steven Hendricks

Last season's record: 2-25-1

Postseason result: Lost to Saxony Lutheran 25-5, 25-11 in a Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal

Conference: SEMO

Returning starters: Liz Hensley, sr., OH

Key players lost from last season: Hailey Clayton, Aimee Lathum, Shelby Rhymer, Macy Hall

Coach's outlook: Their willingness to work hard and support their teammates is what I like best about the team.

Team goals for the upcoming season: We want to compete for the district championship and play consistently in every game regardless of our opponent.

St. Vincent Indians

Coach: Cindy Cissell

Assistant Coaches: Sara Henneman, Amy Umfleet

Last season's record: 15-17-1

Postseason result: Lost to Leopold 25-12, 25-18 in the Class 1 District 4 title match

Conference: Jefferson County

Returning starters: Kellie L'Hote, sr., S; Katie Verseman, jr., OH/MB; Delia Lowman, jr., OH; Gabby Schemel, sr., MB; Kassidy Kassel, jr., OH

Key players lost from last season: Katie Mattingly, Katie Taylor

Coach's outlook: Their willingness to learn a new scheme is what I like best about the team. Being a new head coach to them, it's not always easy trying to learn a new coaching style. I'm also very impressed with the young talent coming up. It tends to push the older ones more. Good, friendly competition.

Team goals for the upcoming season: I think our team goals are most like all teams: to go deep into the season and playoffs. Serving and passing are the two most-needed areas of improvement.

Woodland Cardinals

Coach: Kacie Patton

Assistant Coach: Melissa Rinacke

Last season's record: 22-9-1

Postseason result: Lost to St. Pius X (Festus) 25-16, 25-22 in a Class 2 state sectional

Conference: Stoddard County

Returning starters: Lexie King, jr., OH; Chelsea Cureton, jr., L; Vanessa Wiseman, so., S; Whitney Lincoln, jr., RS; Shelby Sawyer, jr., MB

Key players lost from last season: Josie Long, Rachel Poole

Coach's outlook: I love how scrappy our team is this year along with our serve-receive. We have put a lot of focus on taking care of the first ball this year.

Team goals for the upcoming season: Goals are to have a winning season, place higher in our conference tournament than last year and return to the sectional games. I would like our defense and blocking to improve the most. Defense is our main focus this year.

Zalma Bulldogs

Coach: Dwyght Ford

Last season's record: 3-20-2

Postseason result: Lost to Marquand-Zion 11-25, 25-18, 26-28 in a Class 1 District 3 quarterfinal

Conference: Mississippi Valley

Returning starters: Morgan McGregor, sr., MB; Lily Robertson, jr., S

Key players lost from last season: Emily Davis

Coach's outlook: They are starting to play together and gel as a team, which never happened last season.

Team goals for the upcoming season: I have girls playing new positions, so as the season progresses we should improve upon knowing those positions and assignments. Our goal is to have a .500 win/loss record and play as a team.