Volleyball All-Stars: Dullea, Hudd stood tall at the net

PLAYER OF THE YEARBRIDGET DULLEABishop FenwickThe senior captain helped lead the Crusaders to a 13-6 record and a bye in the North Division 2 state tournament. Dullea was selected to the Catholic Central League all-star team and was the recipient of Fenwick’s team award, an honor voted on by her teammates and given to a player for their all-around performance on and off the court. The primary setter averaged 40 sets, seven aces, three kills and 10 digs per game.COACH OF THE YEARKIM HUDDRevereIn her inaugural season as coach of the varsity team, Hudd led a young Patriot team to its best record and first state tournament appearance in the program’s eight-year history. Revere compiled an 11-6 record, which was seven more wins than 2007, and earned a bye in the tourney. Although the Patriots were defeated by Lexington in the North Division 1 quarterfinals, Hudd was especially proud of her squad’s performance considering the Patriots will graduate only three seniors.The TeamNOELLE CARDARELLI, Revere – First-team Greater Boston League all-star ? Co-captain of the Patriots’ first playoff-qualifying volleyball team in school history ? Averaged five aces, 10 service points, five blocks and 12 to 15 hits per game ? Confident team leader whose attitude was contagious among her teammates.MACKENZIE CARPENTER, Peabody – Totaled 25 aces, 34 kills and 190 assists ? Cape Ann League All-Star ? Fearless on defense ? Played with reckless abandon ? Reputation for making extraordinary plays.ZERINA DERVISEVIC, Revere – Averaged eight blocks and 15 digs per game ? Second team GBL All-Star ? Versatile player who made difficult plays appear easy.DIANDRA DIBIASE, Lynnfield – Totaled 89 kills, 37 aces, 85 digs, eight assists and averaged a 9.35 hitting percentage.LAUREN DICARLO, Bishop Fenwick – CCL All-Star ? Team MVP ? Averaged eight aces, 15 kills and 26 digs per game ? Often attracted a double block due to her reputation as a strong player.PRISCILLA FARNESE, Revere – First-team GBL All-Star ? Co-captain and highest scorer of the Patriots’ first playoff-qualifying volleyball team in school history ? Averaged five aces and 15 service points per game ? Compiled 25 digs in one game.JILLIAN GOLDSTEIN, Lynnfield – Compiled 87 kills, 22 aces, 30 digs and 21 blocks ? averaged a 5.22 hitting percentage and 1.5 kills per game.CAILIN GRIFFIN, Peabody – Solid on offense and defense ? The Tanners’ most consistent hitter and server.NICOLE HANLON, St. Mary’s – Averaged four blocks and three kills per game ? Four-year varsity player distinguished for her consistency and leadership abilities.BRITTANY LANE, St. Mary’s – Sophomore and first year varsity player who entered the season as the back-up behind two setters but due to injuries had the opportunity to evolve into the Spartans’ best setter ? Was “thrown into (the) fire,” according to St. Mary’s coach Dave Giarusso, and saved the Spartan season.KENIA MCKEON, Peabody – Team captain and force on defense ? Outstanding passer and setter ? Stellar serve ? Focused leader on and off the court.CARA MCLAUGHLIN, Bishop Fenwick – Sophomore starter and secondary setter who worked well in tandem with Dullea ? Averaged four aces and 15 digs per game.ANDREA PATELLA, St. Mary’s – First-team Division 3 and CCL Division 1 All-Star ? Returned after missing two weeks due to a concussion and led the Spartans to five straight victories to finish the season and qualify for the playoffs ? Strong server and team leader ? Averaged three aces, four assists and three digs per game.JANELLE RODRIGUEZ, Peabody – Racked up 171 kills and 91 blocks ? CAL all-star ? A force at the net with a talent for finding the open spot on the floor ? Adjusted quickly at the net to challenge opposition and get to the block.NATALIE WITTENBERG, Lynnfield – CAL All-Star ? team MVP ? Totaled 17 kills, 35 aces, 177 assists and 71 digs.