Presenting All-Main Line girls’ volleyball teams
The Main Line high school girls’ volleyball scene produced a number of fine squads last fall. Academy of Notre Dame was the PAISAA state champions for the third year in a row, Archbishop Carroll (18-3) reached the championship finals of the Catholic League; and Villa Maria Academy (23-2) captured the AACA regular season and playoff championship, then won the PIAA Class AA District One championship and advanced to the PIAA Class AA state semifinals.
The All-Main Line high school girls’ volleyball teams are selected by the coaches. Because Main Line Media News covers 19 high schools, the Main Line Media News sports staff limits the number of sports available to first team, second team and honorable mention – but follows the priority of the coaches’ selections.
What follows are the fall 2015 All-Main Line high school girls’ volleyball teams:
FIRST TEAM
Shannon Quigley, Academy of Notre Dame – Senior outside hitter and co-captain led the PAISAA champions in kills for the second year in a row, averaging 10 per match. A two-time first team All-InterAc selection, she was second on the Irish in hitting percentage.
Allison Hendrick, Academy of Notre Dame – Junior middle was second on the PAISAA champions in kills and blocks and led the team in hitting percentage. A first team All-InterAc selection, she was at her best in big games, getting 22 kills in the InterAc championship final and 18 kills and six blocks in the PAISAA championship final.
Ashley Haas, Academy of Notre Dame – Senior libero and co-captain, a first team All-InterAc selection, led the PAISAA champs in digs, averaging more than 20 per match, and was second in aces. Came up with 31 digs in PAISAA championship final. Valued for her leadership, spirit and energy.
Ginny Ulichney, Agnes Irwin- Senior libero, a first team All-InterAc selection, was voted the Owls’ Most Outstanding Player award. She led the Owls in digs with 208 and was the anchor of the Agnes Irwin defense, helping the team to a 12-6 record.
Emily McCann, Archbishop Carroll – Senior setter and outside hitter, is a two-year first team all-state selection, a four-year first team All-District One pick and the All-Delco Player of the Year.
Hannah Wright, Archbishop Carroll – Junior outside hitter was an impressive performer for the Catholic League championship finalists, receiving first team All-District One honors and well as first team All-Catholic League recognition.
Mary Kate Painter, Archbishop Carroll – Junior libero had another standout season for Catholic League finalists, receiving All-District One first team honors for the second consecutive year and first team All-Catholic League selection for the second year in a row.
Danielle Hammond, Baldwin School – Senior middle hitter, a first team All-InterAc selection, tallied 136 kills in 20 games, as well as 84 blocks and 25 service aces.
Elizabeth Lawton, Conestoga – Senior outside hitter, a third team All-District One selection and an All-Central League pick, was the Pioneers’ co-MVP, tallying 190 kills in 18 games as well as 31 aces, 23 blocks and 131 digs.
Ellie Marshall, Haverford High – Senior outside hitter, an All Central League first team selection and All-District One honorable mention pick, was the Fords’ MVP, finishing with 936 kills, 535 digs and 67 aces for Haverford (12-8).
Makenna Hallager, Merion Mercy Academy – Sophomore outside hitter was an all-state PIAA Class AA selection, as well as an All-AACA pick.
Allison Stranick, Merion Mercy Academy – Junior outside hitter was an All-AACA pick, was also selected for AVCA Player of the Week, and was MVP of the Golden Bears (18-7 overall, 11-3 AACA).
Ally Schell, Sacred Heart – Senior outside hitter and defensive specialist, a two-time All-Delco selection, was co-MVP for the Lions (17-9). Finished Sacred Heart career with 1,120 digs and 403 kills.
Lauren Kilroy, Sacred Heart – Senior libero, a two-time all-state selection and four-time All-Delco pick, was co-MVP of the Lions (17-9). Finished Sacred Heart career with 1,081 digs and 60 aces.
Kaleigh Oates, Villa Maria Academy – Senior outside hitter was a valued performer for the District One champions, as she was an all-state selection for the third consecutive year; a PIAA Class AA All-District One pick for the third year; and an All-AACA selection for a third year.
Lauren Miller, Villa Maria Academy – Senior libero was an all-state, All-District One and All-AACA selection for the PIAA Class AA District One champions.
Erin Zimmerman, Villa Maria Academy – Junior middle hitter was an all-state, All-District One and All-AACA selection for the PIAA Class AA District One champions.
SECOND TEAM
Academy of Notre Dame – Kristen Rogers, senior outside hitter; Dana Kieft, senior defensive specialist.
Agnes Irwin – Kathryn Robbins, senior setter.
Baldwin School – Caroline Kiser, junior outside hitter.
Conestoga – Olivia Schappell, senior middle hitter; Lauren Harris, junior middle hitter; Gabi Castro, sophomore libero.
Harriton – Grace Kimzey, junior outside hitter.
Lower Merion – Vivian Klotz, senior setter.
Merion Mercy Academy – Adrienne Rufus, junior setter; Avery Kirk, junior libero.
Sacred Heart – Kerri Corcoran, senior middle blocker and right side hitter; Jessica McTaggart, senior setter.
Villa Maria Academy – Alaina Acchione, junior setter; Carly Ostrowski, junior outside hitter; Emily Wynne, junior outside hitter; Shannon Thomas, junior setter/defensive specialist.
HONORABLE MENTION
Academy of Notre Dame – Elise Butler, sophomore defensive specialist and outside hitter.
Agnes Irwin – Julia McDowell, junior middle; Alexis Capers, junior outside hitter; Brooke Bekkedam, junior outside and middle hitter.
Baldwin School – Haley Tavares, sophomore middle hitter/outside hitter; Cartier Thomas, freshman setter.
Harriton – Natalie Stevens, senior outside hitter.
Lower Merion – Adi Segal, sophomore libero; Artezeyah Felder, junior outside hitter; Carlina Green, senior middle.
Sacred Heart – Juliana Michniak, sophomore middle blocker.
Note: Radnor did not submit a completed All-Main Line girls’ volleyball ballot.
