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Airline, Calvary share top honors on the 2023 Shreveport Times All-City volleyball team

Here’s a look at the Shreveport Times 2023 All-City volleyball team selected in consultation with area volleyball coaches.

The All-City team encompasses volleyball squads competing for Caddo and Bossier Parish high schools.

Player of the Year

Sicily Fontaine

Airline, Sr., Libero

Why selected: The overall MVP of District 1-5A, Fontaine finished with 108 aces, 40 kills, 80 assists and 414 digs in leading the Lady Vikings to an undefeated district title. She will play collegiately at UNC-Pembrooke.

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Airline's Sicily Fontaine is the Shreveport Times Preseason Fan's Choice Volleyball Player of the Year.
Airline's Sicily Fontaine is the Shreveport Times Preseason Fan's Choice Volleyball Player of the Year.

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Coach of the Year

Jon Casey

Calvary Baptist

Why selected: Casey led the Lady Cavaliers to the LHSAA Division IV quarterfinals, the third year in a row to advance to the state tournament in the Lafayette’s Cajun Dome. Calvary finished 23-5 on the season.

ALL-CITY FIRST TEAM

Libero: Caroline Cristler, Calvary, Sr.

Utility: Lola Overdyke, Byrd, So.; Tia Taylor, Captain Shreve, Jr.

RS/Opp: Alexandra Campanella, Calvary, Jr.

Setter: Macaughli Hall-Wilson, Calvary, Jr.

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Middle hitters: Alana Pierce, Captain Shreve, Sr.; Ramsey Houffpauier, Byrd, Sr.

Outside Hitters: Kiya Casey, Calvary, Jr.; Ja’Niyah Boudreax, Airline, Jr.

SECOND TEAM

Libero: Haylee Crowder, Haughton, Sr.

Utility: Briana Elias, Parkway, Sr.; Addie Wall, Northwood, So.; Riley Medlin, Caddo Magnet, Sr.

RS: McCullough Lawson, Loyola, Sr.

Calvary volleyball coach Jon Casey exhorts his team during Wednesday's LHSAA playoff game against Delcambre at Calvary.
Calvary volleyball coach Jon Casey exhorts his team during Wednesday's LHSAA playoff game against Delcambre at Calvary.

Setter: Lia Vergis, Benton, Jr.

Middle Hitters: Raylon Bailey, Airline, Sr.; Madison Smith, Benton, Fr.

Outside Hitters: Jasmine Henson, Byrd, Sr.; Caitlin Clampitt, Evangel, Sr.

Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.

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