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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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.
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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