Meet the 2023 All-Greater Rochester Girls Small School Volleyball Team
Here is the 2023 All-Greater Rochester Girls Small School Volleyball Team as determined by a vote of Section V coaches with input from Democrat and Chronicle staff.
Player of the Year
Year: Senior
Parents: Susan and Jeffrey Cusmano
Position: Outside hitter
Key accomplishment: 283 kills
Future plans: I plan to attend SUNY Brockport where I will continue my volleyball career.
Why she is Player of the Year: Plenty of Section V players had outstanding seasons, but Ellie Cusmano proved to be the best. The senior outside hitter helped Attica win its first 21 matches, which included the program's first Section V title since 2019, and a regional appearance. Cusmano willed the Blue Devils to the Class C1 title. She was named tournament MVP after putting down 25 kills in the championship.
Year: Senior
Parents: Kara Eastwood and Daniel Grace
Position: Outside hitter
Key accomplishments: 234 kills
Future plans: I plan to attend a small liberal arts college to study physics and biomedical engineering.
Year: Senior
Parents: Jessica and Kristian Kramer
Position: Outside hitter
Key accomplishments 255 kills
Future plans: I am undecided on a college but I plan on going for something in the medical field.
Year: Sophomore
Parents: Melissa and Justin McCombs
Position: Outside hitter
Key accomplishments: 274 kills, 157 digs and 51 aces.
Future plans: I plan on attending college to further my academic studies and play collegiate level volleyball or softball, and possibly pursuing a career in physical therapy.
Year: Senior
Parents: Kealica and Timothy Moon
Position: Setter
Key accomplishment: 22 assists in a game
Future plans: Undecided.
Year: Junior
Parents: Esmeralda and Alejandro Ocampo
Position: Outside hitter
Key accomplishment: I am most proud of the team winning sectionals for the first time in 40 years.
Future plans: I plan to attend Finger Lakes Community College and hope to transfer to a Division I college.
Year: Sophomore
Parents: Megan and Tom Pasquantonio
Position: Outside hitter
Key accomplishments: 210 kills this season (game-high 21 kills).
Future plans: Play volleyball in college.
Year: Senior
Parents: Alicia and Joel Reschke
Position: Setter
Key accomplishment: Over 1,000 assists
Future plans: I plan on going into the workforce for trades.
Year: Junior
Parent: Katiria Santiago Rivera
Position: Libero
Key accomplishment: 372 digs.
Future plans: I'm still figuring out my college plans, but I'm excited to explore different options and see where I'll end up. It's a big decision, so I want to make sure I make the right choice for myself.
Year: Junior
Parents: Cassandra and Eric Roberts
Position: Outside hitter
Key accomplishments: 156 kills with a kill percentage of 0.435.
Future plans: Attend college to receive my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and play volleyball.
Year: Senior
Parents: Sandralee and Christopher Robinson
Position: Outside hitter
Key accomplishment: 210 digs.
Future plans: As of right now I’m planning on attending college for physical education
Year: Sophomore
Parents: Krista and Josh Tompkins
Position: Setter
Key accomplishments: Three kills and 28 assists in a straight sets match
Future plans: Physical education teacher, but unsure where I want to go to college.
Coach of the Year
Profession: First grade teacher, Attica Elementary School
Varsity coaching experience: Attica varsity volleyball 2021-2023 (including spring and fall 2021).
Family: Husband Jon, children Nora, Matthew and Joseph.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: AGR: All-Greater Rochester Girls Volleyball 2023 Small School Team
