GLENSIDE, Pa. – Coming off a season where it took a trip to the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom) Championship Match, the Arcadia University women's volleyball program looks to build on its success in 2023.
Reigning MAC Freedom Co-Coach of the Year,
Emily Poole enters her second season as head coach of the Knights.
"I'm really excited for this season and really excited to get to work," Poole said. "Preseason has been going super well, we're in the gym working really hard and we're ready to go."
The Knights welcome five to their first-year class in 2023.
Emma Boggins,
Alysa Dennison,
Kailyn Riggi,
Chana Rothschild and
Hannah Sanchez are set to hit the court for their first season in the scarlet and grey.
"We have two middles, two liberos and an outside. They've fit in great with the group so far, working very hard and leveling up the play and the competition in the gym, it's been really exciting to see their growth in just a few days here and I'm excited to see where this season takes them," Poole said.
Estefanía Martínez-Solá, a 2022 Honorable Mention All-American, All-Region selection and MAC Freedom Player of the Year returns for her senior season, along with Second Team All-MAC Freedom Selection,
Danielle Doyle,
Haylee Harper and
Katie Paoli.
Maggie Bianchini and
Nicole Dallara make up the junior class.
Juliana Bockhaus,
Kelsi Warner,
Callie McGuire,
Hannah Fryer and
Kylie Strange return for their sophomore seasons.
"We're looking for a lot of leadership (from the returners), they've established a great culture as a group," Poole said. "Pushing each other on the court and in the classroom, they had a really strong performance in both areas last year. I'm looking forward to having them adopt in our first year's and get them started in that culture as well."
The Knights, who were selected to finish second and received a first-place vote in the MAC Freedom Preseason Coaches' Poll open the season on Friday, Sept. 1 as they travel to Bryn Mawr. First serve is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
