Lady Mikes’ Cree named to all-state team
Carmichaels senior Beth Cree and Frazier senior Jensyn Hartman had their stellar efforts in the fall rewarded with recognition on the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class A all-state team.
The honor was the third-straight for Hartman, while Cree gained recognition for the first time. Union无毛视频檚 Elise Booker and Bishop Canevin无毛视频檚 Keira Kozlowski, also seniors, were the other two WPIAL players named to the all-state team.
The Class A recognition was the first for Hartman with the first two honors on the Class AA team. The Lady Commodores moved down a classification to Class A this season, but the schedule was just as demanding, if not tougher.
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Jensyn Hartman was the catalyst for Frazier无毛视频檚 run to a section and WPIAL title without a loss at 22-0, despite the fact she was still recovering from a knee injury suffered in the spring during softball. Frazier无毛视频檚 playoff run 无毛视频� and undefeated season 无毛视频� ended in the first round of the PIAA tournament with a home loss to Homer Center.
As coach (and mom) Mandy Hartman said they opted to rehab the knee injury. The injury caused her to move from catcher to the outfield in the spring and a careful approach to playing time early in the volleyball season.
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Jensyn Hartman first earned honors as a setter/back row player, but her versatility and the development of younger sister Gracen allowed her to move to an outside hitter.
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Mandy Hartman had a dual view of the senior无毛视频檚 career as coach and mom.
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Carmichaels (10-6) finished third to Frazier and Mapletown in the section. The Lady Mikes opened the WPIAL Class A playoffs with a 3-0 win against Carlynton before falling to top-seeded Serra Catholic in the quarterfinals, 3-0.
Cree had a double-double in the playoff loss with 10 kills and 15 digs.
Carmichaels coach Julianne Speeney said the honor was deserving, especially since the Lady Mikes无毛视频� playoff run ended in the district quarterfinals.
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Speeney noted Cree无毛视频檚 excellence in the classroom transferred to her abilities on the court.
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Cree made an impact on Mandy Hartman in the teams无毛视频� two meetings.
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