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By Frank Smith
The San Manuel High School Lady Miners varsity volleyball team is ready to serve it up at the net, with Head Coach Deanne Brewer and Assistant Bethany Smith; the ladies will hope to improve on last year’s record of 6 – 10 overall.
Varsity Volleyball 2012 Lady Miners ready to serve it up are: (top L-R) Asha Quintero, Brittney Allison, Analisa Robles, and Angelica Zuniga. (middle) Felisha Gomez, Alexis Garibay, Karly Pena, Ana Zuniga, and Mackenzie White. (bottom) Tisha Reidhead, Mireya Tamayo, Latryce Rodriguez, and Ana Estrada.
The Lady Miners lost two starters in Seniors – Sierra Cruce and Alexis Garcia but they return a host of starters in Senior – Alexis Garibay Setter/Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist, Junior -Felicia Gomez Setter Outside Hitter, Senior – Karly Pena Setter/Defensive Specialist, Senior – Tisha Reidhead Setter/Defensive Specialist/Outside Hitter, Senior – Asha Quintero Middle Hitter/Blocker, Sophomore – Mireya Tamayo Defensive Specialist/Setter, Juniors – Mackenzie White Setter/Outside Hitter, Ana Zuniga – Outside Hitter, and Maria (Jelly) Zuniga – Middle Hitter/Blocker.
The Top Returners are Juniors – Brittney Allison Outside Hitter and Latryce Rodriguez -Defensive Specialist.
Top Newcomers are Senior – Ana Estrada moved here from Casa Grande and Junior – Ani Robles transferred from Tucson.
Coach Brewer said, “We have almost all of our girls back from last year. We are looking forward to a very successful season! We want to improve our record and compete against the bigger schools this year.”
The Lady Miners will host Hayden in a scrimmage on Aug. 23 at 5:00 p.m.
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