Players To Watch This Weekend and Miss Volleyball Early Candidates
- By J Grine
- New Mexico High School Volleyball
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Today, for our weekly 10-players to watch we will combine that list with 2015 Miss Volleyball candidates. The Miss Volleyball award winner is the NMPreps.com's award for the most valuable player in the state of New Mexico.
MISS VOLLEYBALL CANDIDATES: 10-PLAYERS THIS WEEKEND
ABIGAIL STOMP
La Cueva/Senior/S
Why: Stomp has already proven plenty on the New Mexico scene. She is one of the most talented players across the state and one, if not the best, setters in New Mexico.
2014 Stats (None Submitted for 2015 Yet): 65 Kills, 64 Aces, 50 Digs
This Weekend: She helps the Lady Bears in a Top-10 Clash Game with the No. 6 St. Pius X Sartans.
LYRIC ELLISON
Volcano Vista H.S/Senior/OH
Why: Will lead a talented Lady Hawks team that could be playing late into the State Tournament. A preseason All-State member Ellison has the opportunity to take the award.
2015 Stats: 11 Kills in opening game. (.833 hitting percentage)
This Weekend: Tomorrow the Lady Hawks square off with Top-25 team Albuquerque Academy.
LINNEA ROMERO
Sandia H.S./Junior/L
Why: Romero plays on one of the best teams in New Mexico, a team that was a favorite last season as the one seed in the State Tournament, to win the entire thing. That only helps in voting.
2014 Stats (Missing 2015): 149 Digs
This Weekend: The No. 2 Lady Matadors take on Rio Grade (Sept. 5th). Expect a huge game for her.
JORDAN HOLLAND
Los Lunas H.S./Senior/OH
Why: Holland with a storied career on the volleyball scene, she leads a 5A favorite this season. If you haven't scene a game yet in the Valencia County-go!
Stats: 498 Career Kills (294 in 2014).
This Weekend: Jane Luepold Sweet 16 Tournament; TBA Opponent.
EMILY BURFORD
St. Pius X/Senior/MH
Why: The Lady Sartans have some serious talent and regarded as a favorite. She has the stat line and accolades to this point. A title run only improves her chances at taking home the top award.
2014 Stats (Waiting on 2015 Stats): 137 Kills
This Weekend: A huge challenge is tonight when the Lady Sartans square off with the No. 4 team in the state La Cueva.
THE REST
Savannah Bush, Centennial (No 2015 Stats; 107 Kills in 2014)
Kelsey Bell, Los Lunas (Solid opening game)
Briana Bustillos, Gadsden (45 kills to start year)
Amanda Rotunno, Hobbs (82 Assists)
Rayana Bonnell, Santa Fe High (7 blocks in opening games)
Note: Please send stats into Grine at (505) 414-4313 or grinejosh@yahoo.com. Also, if you would like your player to be a member of the interview with Grine.
MISS VOLLEYBALL CANDIDATES: 10-PLAYERS THIS WEEKEND
ABIGAIL STOMP
La Cueva/Senior/S
Why: Stomp has already proven plenty on the New Mexico scene. She is one of the most talented players across the state and one, if not the best, setters in New Mexico.
2014 Stats (None Submitted for 2015 Yet): 65 Kills, 64 Aces, 50 Digs
This Weekend: She helps the Lady Bears in a Top-10 Clash Game with the No. 6 St. Pius X Sartans.
LYRIC ELLISON
Volcano Vista H.S/Senior/OH
Why: Will lead a talented Lady Hawks team that could be playing late into the State Tournament. A preseason All-State member Ellison has the opportunity to take the award.
2015 Stats: 11 Kills in opening game. (.833 hitting percentage)
This Weekend: Tomorrow the Lady Hawks square off with Top-25 team Albuquerque Academy.
LINNEA ROMERO
Sandia H.S./Junior/L
Why: Romero plays on one of the best teams in New Mexico, a team that was a favorite last season as the one seed in the State Tournament, to win the entire thing. That only helps in voting.
2014 Stats (Missing 2015): 149 Digs
This Weekend: The No. 2 Lady Matadors take on Rio Grade (Sept. 5th). Expect a huge game for her.
JORDAN HOLLAND
Los Lunas H.S./Senior/OH
Why: Holland with a storied career on the volleyball scene, she leads a 5A favorite this season. If you haven't scene a game yet in the Valencia County-go!
Stats: 498 Career Kills (294 in 2014).
This Weekend: Jane Luepold Sweet 16 Tournament; TBA Opponent.
EMILY BURFORD
St. Pius X/Senior/MH
Why: The Lady Sartans have some serious talent and regarded as a favorite. She has the stat line and accolades to this point. A title run only improves her chances at taking home the top award.
2014 Stats (Waiting on 2015 Stats): 137 Kills
This Weekend: A huge challenge is tonight when the Lady Sartans square off with the No. 4 team in the state La Cueva.
THE REST
Savannah Bush, Centennial (No 2015 Stats; 107 Kills in 2014)
Kelsey Bell, Los Lunas (Solid opening game)
Briana Bustillos, Gadsden (45 kills to start year)
Amanda Rotunno, Hobbs (82 Assists)
Rayana Bonnell, Santa Fe High (7 blocks in opening games)
Note: Please send stats into Grine at (505) 414-4313 or grinejosh@yahoo.com. Also, if you would like your player to be a member of the interview with Grine.