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PERRYVILLE PANTHERS VOLLEYBALL
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Head Coach: Matt Borrelli
2022 Schedule
Perryville Looks To Experienced Seniors To Lead Team Into Playoff Run
PERRYVILLE, MD - While 2021 had its challenges for many teams, the Perryville Panthers just couldn’t catch a break. Between a covid outbreak on the team, injuries to key players, and the task of fitting in makeup games to an already tough schedule, Perryville still generated a playoff appearance in the 1A East Region Semifinals. This year, it’s a fresh start for the Panthers and they are ready for it. “Right now, everyone is healthy and we’re playing really well together” said Matt Borrelli, who is entering his tenth year as head coach. “There’s a lot of good energy, they’re all so supportive of each other and working really hard.”
With the loss of two All-County players to the roster, Borrelli is looking for his seniors to provide the necessary qualities to lead a successful team this year. Captains Emily Burchett and Erica Schoerner are expected to take on that responsibility for their final season as Panthers. “Emily is our libero and she played travel ball over the offseason. She’s really improved so we’re going to count on her a lot in the backrow” Borrelli explained. Keep an eye out for other players like junior Ryleigh Racine and senior Riley Jackson, both expected to take swings as outside
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hitters this year. “She (Racine) has been hitting really well and we’re going to count on her for a lot of our offense” noted Borrelli. Setters Melina Christofano and Alyxia Green are slated to round out the offense and distribute the ball to their teammates. Perryville opens the season against the Aberdeen Eagles on August 30th but it’s the inner county matchups to watch for as the Panthers look to redeem themselves against county foes like Bo Manor and Rising Sun, two talented teams they had to play back-to-back in the second half of the season last year. Anticipate a tighter match this go around.
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