Volleyball All-Stars: It’s a Spartan Sweep

PLAYER OF THE YEARMARY BURBRIDGESt. Mary’sA senior captain and outside hitter, Burbridge was named CCL Player of the Year ? National Honor society student who is a leader both on and off the court ? Burbridge would practice just as hard as she would play ? a very intense player and leader ? A three-year player who showed great development over the years, all resulting from a total dedication to the sport.COACH OF THE YEARDAVE GIARUSSOSt. Mary’sSt. Mary’s finished the season with a 16-2 record overall and a 12-0 record in the Catholic Central Small ? The Spartans won the CCL for the second year in a row en route to a No. 2 seeding in the MIAA Division III state tournament ? St. Mary’s lost in the quarterfinals ? The Spartans have won 32 consecutive games in the CCL ? With a strong returning core, St. Mary’s is once again expected to compete for the conference title ? Giarusso has built the volleyball program into an annual powerhouse and contender.The TeamLINDSAY BUCHANAN, Lynnfield – Senior Captain/Outside hitter, Cape Ann League all-star, North Shore all-league; second-year player elected captain by team for hard work and “lead-by-example” style ? Could break open games with vicious serve, giving the Pioneers either the chance to get back into the game or earn a comfortable lead ? National Honor society student also plays tennis for Lynnfield.JENNA GUERRIERO, Lynnfield – Senior captain/outside hitter, CAL all-star, North Shore all-league; second-year player elected captain by team ? Great working relationship with fellow captain Buchanan ? Led Pioneers to 16-5 record ? Fast and very athletic, would lead by example ? National Honor Society student.NICOLE HANLON, St. Mary’s – Junior ? middle ? Catholic Central League/Small first-team all-star ? Quiet player who comes to work on a daily basis ? Key player on 16-2 team who is expected to play major role next season in quest for third straight league title.JULIE HUYNH, Revere – Outside hitter recorded over 250 digs, 35 aces, and 30 kills during the season ? Effective leader honored as team’s Most Valuable Player ? National Honor Society student.KRISTEN MONDELLO, St. Mary’s – Junior middle, Catholic Central League/Small first team all-star ? blossomed into leader and great player ? Unselfish player who can control floor ? Expected to be big part of two-time defending CCL Champion Spartan squad next season.