[johnbar]

Ekstrom & Kriz are a big loss.    But this year's freshmen have made significant contributions and with another year of training and experience should be ready to move up. 

RichKern.com lists five incoming freshmen for next year, including 6'2" Clara Stowell from Manhattan Beach.

His list does not include Ruby Sorra, who seems to be one of the best young beach players in Canada. Six feet tall, she has played in a few FIVB events. And is scheduled to play in tournament in Brazil this week.  Looks like there are too many higher ranked teams entered; they won't even make it into the qualifier.

So, I'm expecting an incremental improvement next year.

[johnbar]

Ekstrom & Kriz are a big loss.    But this year's freshmen have made significant contributions and with another year of training and experience should be ready to move up. 

RichKern.com lists five incoming freshmen for next year, including 6'2" Clara Stowell from Manhattan Beach.

His list does not include Ruby Sorra, who seems to be one of the best young beach players in Canada. Six feet tall, she has played in a few FIVB events. And is scheduled to play in tournament in Brazil this week.  Looks like there are too many higher ranked teams entered; they won't even make it into the qualifier.

So, I'm expecting an incremental improvement next year.