September 2, 2007
Duluth Budgeteer News

High school volleyball is under way
By Matt Suoja

With seven returning seniors, the Denfeld Hunters hope their 6-13 mark last season will be trounced.

Two of the players they lost were Tanya Croger and Jenny Lowe.

“Both outside hitters were quick to the ball and team leaders,” said head coach Donna Hanna, in her third year as head coach.

Among the seven returning seniors are: Chelsey Ujdur, captain and setter; Samantha Johnson, co-captain and outside hitter; her twin sister and co-captain Kelsey Johnson, middle hitter; Mallory Carlson, middle hitter; Anna Lonke, middle hitter; Kelsey Turcott, outside hitter and Becky Rude, defensive specialist.

“All returning are great players that play hard and have a lot of fun,” said Hanna. “Their nicknames are all Lucy.”

The Denfeld team favors hometown competition.

“We are looking forward to playing Central, East and Marshall teams this year — our cross-town rivals make for some great volleyball matches,” said Hanna. “Our team wishes to play our best in conference games and be ready for playoffs.”

Their next game is at home against Hibbing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4.