A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
The 18U team included, back, from left, Waverli Thompson, Grace Kelly, Krista Loran, Kyrsha Angus, Sabrina Sunday, Raven Oakes and Caitlin Miller. They were led by Coach Nicole Deshaies.
The 17U contingent included, back, Kim Reville, Aryanna Jacobs, Coach Magaret Trombly, Tatum Lafrance and Tsiiowisonte Laffin. Front, Alyssa Gagnon, Camryn Mangual, Tianna Back, Isabel Pecora and Brittany Brooks.
Among the 15U team was Coach Annie Smith, Adrianha Parks, Ieronhenehtha Point and Hannah Richardson. Front, Tionna David, Jenna Tarbell, Avery Benedict and Tyana Benedict.
Massena had its premier season as part of SVA (Stamford Volleyball Association), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting volleyball for the 2014-2015 season. The season started in December and ran through the end of April. SVA club was a combination of girls from St. Lawrence, Franklin, and Clinton counties.
Massena SVA had four teams with female athletes from ages 12 to 18 competing on four different teams: 15U, 16U, 17U, and 18U.
The club had what Coach Margaret Trombly described as "an excellent first season with a number of teams making playoffs for 75 percent of the tournaments."
"Coaches Annie Smith (15U), Angelina Converse (16U), Trombly (17U) and Nicole Deshaies (18U) worked very hard this season and the results showed their dedication and commitment to the program," Trombly said.
The 16U and 17U teams attended regionals near Middletown, with the 17U team making the gold bracket.
"Once we promote the sport within the area we start to streamline the club and make it more competitive. The organization is known for showcasing the most talented athletes in the area that results in top competition when tournament time happens. Then of course the next step is to assist the girls in finding a college to play for if they want to pursue that route," said Managing Director of SVA Beth McCanney, a West Leyden native who took over the juniors program in 2012.
SVA tryouts for the 2015-2016 season will be posted on the website this fall. Updates will be posted at http://www.stamfordvolleyball.com
SVA club will say goodbye and good luck to four seniors.
Krista Loran plans on attending attending Onondaga Community College to study physical education and exercise science in pursuit of her plan to become a physical therapist. Loran will not play this fall, but plans on playing volleyball in the fall of 2016 for OCC.
Grace Kelly anticipates playing volleyball for St. Lawrence University this fall and majoring in biology with the hope of pursuing her Ph.D.
Caitlin Miller anticipates attending St. Rose and majoring in biochemistry.
Waverli Thompson plans on attending St. Lawrence University and studying early childhood education.
The 16U squadron included Tawny Martin, Liz Flemming, Krista Walrath, Alyssa Eubank, Cayla Hinkley and Taylin David, Rory Sixberry, Grace Harrigan, Fawn Jacobs and Taylor Showen (unfortunately a photo for the 16U was unavailable at press time).
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