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Season of Hope | 2020 Football Volleyball Preview
August 2020
Former player is now Crossroads volleyball coach By John Raffel
be a senior this year, and I look forward to putting her on the court in as many ways as possible. I believe BIG RAPIDS — Former she set last year. I am Crossroads Charter Academy volleyball player Brook- hopeful for her to step into a big leadership role for us lyn Routley has taken over this year. Jessica Cole will as the new Cougar volleybe a junior this year and has ball coach. been on the varsity since “Though I did not coach her freshman year. I see her last year’s team, two seniors filling some of the roles of we lost would be our fourthe seniors who graduated year setter Mackenzie Cole,” last year.” Routley said. “Jada MeeuRoutley is eager to get the wes was a hitter, Jada was season started. great on the net and her presence will be missed. “I am hopeful first to even have a season, but I “Natalie Chapman will hope to be competitive in jraffel@pioneergroup.com
the WMD,” Routley said. “I never imagined my first season would look anything like this, but I think we all just want to be able to play.” Crossroads will be competing in the West Michigan D League. “Pentwater has been at the top of the conference for the past few years,” Routley said. “I’m hopeful to be at the top half of the conference and compete with everyone we face. I am eager and excited to start our season.”
Brooklyn Routley will be coaching Crossroads this year in volleyball.
NO FOOTBALL Crossroads will not be having football this fall after dropping the program at the end of last season.
