2016 Shadow Ridge Girls Volleyball Capsule
August 17, 2016 - 9:15 pm
SHADOW RIDGE
League: Class 4A Northwest League
Head coach: Karissa Guthrie, 12th season
2015 record: 27-13 (8-0 Southwest, first)
Returning letter winners (starters): Ten (six)
Top athletes: OH Whittnee Nihipali (Jr.), OH/MB Stacey Hone (Sr.), MB Rachel Chambers (Sr.), LIB Kizzy Rodriguez (Jr.), OPP Kahea Nihipali (So.), S Autumn Spendlove (Jr.)
Outlook: The Mustangs return six starters from a squad that made its second straight state tournament appearance.
“The expectation is always a state championship in our program, and this year is no different,” said Guthrie. “We have a solid group of returners who are hungry for that championship. The girls have been working hard throughout the year. While we have a lot of returners, we also have a good mix of new players that will be great role players on the court.
“The team component of this group is really special. We have a lot of leaders that are able to set the tone for everyone in our program, both in the classroom and on the court. We look forward to a fun season with some hard-fought matches.”