TRYOUTS: JV & Varsity Volleyball - August 23 - 25, 3-5 p.m. at Independence Park
Coach: Garry Currier - Varsity
Congratulations to Connelly's Volleyball Team - FOUR-time CIF Champions! Connelly defeated Saddleback Valley Christian in four games Saturday (Nov. 21) to become four-time CIF Champions. Connelly played @ La Jolla Country Day School Nov. 24, but lost in the first round of the State Championships.
2008-09 Season Led by Co-captain
ChristineYost '09, (CIF SS Div V "Player of the Year," San Joaquin League MVP, and 1st Team All League) and
Co-captain
JamieShea '09 (League Honorable Mention),
Connelly won its third straight CIF SS Div.V Volleyball Championship title. CIF SS Div. V "Coach of the Year" Garry Currier credited "every player on this team" for helping win the championship. Game leaders were Nicole "Nikki" Yost (CIF SS Div. V All CIF First Team and1st Team All League) with 11 kills and 2 aces; Christine Yost with 20 digs, 22 passes off serves, and an ace; Gecelle DeGuia (CIF SS Div. V All CIF Second Team and 1st Team All League) with 10 assists, 1 service ace and 3 kills; Kayla Rastgoo chipped in with 7 assists and a service ace; Kathleen Chelling (2nd Team All League) put away 6 kills; Chelsea Bowers made 5 kills; Nicole Han had a game changing "pancake" dig, a pass off her chest, and to top off the night had 5 kills and 3 aces. Jr. Varsity Volleyball, coached by
JonathanBowman, also had another great season. This talented team is looking forward to strengthening
Connelly's varsity next year.
Call the Connelly Sports Line 714.776.1717, x 296 for information.
"Even though the journey can be challenging, the rewards, to me, are priceless. I have gained knowledge, self-discovery, incredible friends, love, and countless memories." Katherine, Class of 2011