Team: Clarkson-Leigh
Mascot: Patriots
Colors: Red, Blue, and Gray
Class: C-2
Conference: East Husker
Head Coach: Becky Schneider (9th season) (116-139 career record)
2019 record: 16-16 (Lost to Lutheran High Northeast in Sub-Districts)
Returning Starters: 6
Overview:
The Clarkson/Leigh Volleyball Team looks to build upon last year and make it even better with the return of 6 starters from last year's 16-16 squad.
Back for 9th year Head Coach Becky Schneider is Cassidy Hoffman (6'0, SR MH), Kayden Schumacher (5'8, SR OH), Alissa Kasik (5'5, SR DS), Bailey Lemburg (5'5, SR DS), Kennedy Settje (5'9, JR OH), and Makenna Held (5'9, JR S).
The Patriots certainly bring back a lot of talented and experienced upperclassmen.
Other letterwinners/newcomers include Chloe Hanel (6'0, FR MH), Korbee Went (5'9, SO OH/RS), Tanyn Larson (5'8, FR OH), Sammy McEvoy (6'1, SO MH/RS), and Melissa Bunner (5'9 JR MH/RS).
These are some players who could certainly step up and contribute this year.
Coach Schneider says the offseason required some extra steps given the pandemic. "Our offseason looked a little different this summer due to the pandemic. Our focus wasn't solely on getting bigger, faster, and stronger, we had to also focus on the health and well-being of our athletes! We had to take temps, wash hands, sanitize everything and practice as much social distancing as possible! The other thing that was different was the fact that we limited on our summer matches. Our summer league and a few camps that we had on the schedule were cancelled which totally bummed us out, but we understood why. But even with all the extra precautions and cancellations, we were just really excited that we were able to actually have weight training and open gyms! "
Whether or not the season is played in full this year or not depends on the pandemic.
The Patriots may have to adjust to some things they're not used to if they haven't already.
Let's simply hope that everyone stays healthy and well, and that no one gets sick.
Season Outlook:
Clarkson/Leigh looks to build upon last year's 16-16 record, and get back to the form they were at 2-3 years ago.
Schneider gives this preseason assessment of her team. "We return a lot of our varsity starters, who have really stepped up this summer and have shown a lot of growth and leadership. We do, however, lack depth in varsity experience, but with that being said, we do have an outstanding group of girls who are willing to do what it takes and step up to the challenge in order to fill that depth!"
There certainly seems to be a really good mix of older, experienced players to go along with the incoming young talent.
That definitely sounds like a winning combination to me.
Schneider says the team is thrilled to have the opportunity to play, and hopes the pandemic doesn't cause any issues. "We are ecstatic with NSAA's decision to move forward with fall sports! We are keeping our fingers crossed and saying some prayers that we are able to have a complete season without any interruptions, especially now with the fact that we've had a week of practice. Our girls have worked hard and are hungry for some competitive matches! "
She adds her team is ready to go. "Our girls are chomping at the bit! We have a pretty well-rounded group that love competing and that's all they really want to do!"
I look for Clarkson/Leigh to compete very well and hard this year and have a successful season assuming there aren't any interruptions.
The Patriots open up the season on September 1st when they host Highway 91 rival Howells-Dodge.
2020 Clarkson/Leigh Patriots Volleyball Schedule:
09/01/20 Howells-Dodge
09/03/20 Madison Triangular (host: Stanton)
09/03/20 Stanton Triangular (host: Stanton)
09/08/20 @ BRLD
09/10/20 @ Pender
09/17/20 High Plains Community Triangular (host: Clarkson/Leigh)
09/17/20 Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family Triangular (host: Clarkson/Leigh)
09/19-09/19 (To Be Determined) Stanton tournament (1-Day Tournament, >4 Teams) Stanton
09/22/20 @ Twin River
09/26-09/26 (To Be Determined) Hampton (1-Day Tournament, >4 Teams) Hampton
09/29/20 Archbishop Bergan
10/01/20 Schuyler
10/03-10/03 (To Be Determined) Clarkson-Leigh Tournament (1-Day Tournament, >4 Teams) Clarkson
10/06/20 Shelby/Rising City Triangular (host: Lutheran High Northeast)
10/06/20 Lutheran High Northeast Triangular (host: Lutheran High Northeast)
10/08/20 Humphrey St. Francis
10/10-10/10 (To Be Determined) Wisner-Pilger Invite (1-Day Tournament, >4 Teams) Wisner
10/15-10/17 (To Be Determined) East Husker Conference Tournament (2/3-Day Tournament) TBA
10/20/20 @ Oakland-Craig
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