Immaculata volleyball to showcase its speed in 2012

Team: Immaculata volleyball

Last year’s record: 23-14

Coach: Dan Schmidt

Coach’s record: 67-40; fourth year

Key returnees:

Mary Thorne

Maggie Campbell

Megan Abbott

Molly Abbott

Grace Parker

Katie Gillespie

Newcomers to watch:

Ellie Wolk

Lainey Bell

Kat Peterson

Sarah O’Neil

Maddie Schumaker

Mary Kate Wolken

Danielle Sachse

Team Outlook: STRENGTHS — The speed of the Lady Raiders’ 2012 squad will be tough to match as the team has an abundance of agility and athleticism throughout its roster.

WEAKNESSES —  Though the team’s speed is a huge plus, Immaculata’s height is not and the lack of size will need to be overcame for the team to be successful.

Coach says: “If we play aggressive and use our speed and quickness to cover the floor, I think we can make up for a lack of size. Our hitters have been pretty consistent in practice, so I hope we will be able to attack and keep constant pressure on our opponent.”