CSM's Volleyball Team finished the season second in the Maryland Junior College Conference. Front from left are Tai Duong (student assistant), Rachel Olup, Nicole Agambar, Janae Burt, Samantha Thurman, Missy Chapman and Katie Tyner (student assistant); rear from left, Assistant Coach Ron Swan, Allyssa Blackburn, Virginia Smith, Julie McGaughran, Becca Stenibach, Ally Rose, Sara Young, Assistant Coach Pat Brewer and Head Coach Michelle Ruble.
With an overall record of 25-21, the team had three returning sophomores in Janae Burt of Great Mills, and Rachel Olup and Virginia Smith of Thomas Stone. Burt at opposite earned an All-American nomination this year as well as a spot on the All-Tournament Team and All-Region First Team. Missy Chapman of Patuxent at libero joined Burt on the All-Tournament Team, and earned honors on the All-Region second team. Middle Blocker Becca Steinback of Leonardtown also was named to the All-Region second team.
Also playing for the Hawks this season were Allyssa Blackbrun, defensive specialist, Great Mills High School; Samantha Thurman, outside hitter/defensive specialist, Thomas Stone High School; Ally Rose, outside hitter, La Plata High School; Nicole Agambar, defensive specialist, Huntingtown High School; Julie McGaughran, middle blocker, Northern High School; and Sara Young, setter, La Plata High School.
Ruble is in her 16th season as head coach, and was joined in leading the Lady Hawks by assistant coaches Pat Brewer and Ron Swann, both in their second seasons. Student Assistants this year were Katie Tyner and Tai Duong.
For information on CSM athletics, call 301-934-7761 or visit http://www.csmd.edu/athletics/ .
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