BACK TO THE BASICS AS NORTH EAST REBUILDS WITH NEW HEAD COACH

NORTH EAST, MD - After a subpar 2021 season, the North East Indians are looking for a fresh start and going back to the basics.

The Indians finished 6-9 overall with a playoff loss to Fallston in the 2A East Region Quarterfinals. Graduating seven seniors including honorable mentions Jackie Marison and Anna Breneman, all signs point to a rebuilding year for North East. “We are prepared to play good, solid, fundamental vol-

2022 LOOKING AHEAD:

Class: 2A Division: Upper ChesapeakeSusquehanna Division

Head Coach: Joe Burkhardt, first year

Notable returning players: Virginia Coker (Sr./Captain/ Middle Blocker), Rachel Mullins (Sr./Captain/Setter), Alexandra Schaible (Sr./Captain/ Libero), Delaney Stanley (Sr./ Captain/Hitter)

2021 SEASON RECAP:

6-9 overall record (6-7 Susquehanna Division)

Lost to Fallston in 2A East Region Quarterfinals

Graduated seven seniors including two All-County Honorable Mentions leyball” first year head coach Joe Burkhardt said. “We’re going to be the best conditioned team on the court.”

Burkhardt is relying on his four senior captains to provide the leadership and guidance needed to succeed on a young team. Rachel Mullins will take over as setter, feeding the ball to middle blocker Virginia Coker and hitter Delaney Stanley while Alexandra Schaible commands the back defensive line as libero for the Indians. “A majority of our team is coming up from the JV program, so they are making a big transition and filling in the remaining spots.” The Indians’ season begins on their home court September 6th versus Patterson Mill but, matches against county and division rival Elkton could be the games to watch for this season.

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