Snowbarger, Keib headline volleyball team
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The wealth of talented volleyball in the area has been strong in recent years.
And the 2023 season was no different.
With a pair of All-Ohio first teamers in Sara Snowbarger of Wooster and Naomi Keib of Smithville, the All-Daily Record team is loaded with standout individuals from hitting to defense.
In all, eight locals earned all-state honors, with Ava Troyer (Hiland), Katelyn Eberhardt (Tuslaw), Taryn Fath (Smithville), Alyssa Geiser (Waynedale) and Haley Yoder (Hiland) joining Snowbarger and Keib.
Combine that with a pair of teams — Hiland and Smithville — making run to the Sweet 16 of their respective divisions, and two others — Wooster and Tuslaw — advancing to district finals, the fall had its share of highlights.
FIRST TEAM ALL-DAILY RECORD
Sara Snowbarger (Wooster, so. OH)
All-Ohio first team. … Helped Generals to a 24-win season and district final appearance, finishing among both offensive and defensive leaders in area. … Averaged 5.3 kills per set and posted a 0.365 hitting percentage, along with 60 total aces. … Also was among area’s best defenders 4.3 digs per set. … Recorded a season-high 26 kills in Wooster’s district-semifinal win over Olmsted Falls.
Naomi Keib (Smithville, sr., MH)
All-Ohio first team … One of the most efficient middle hitters in area, guided Smithies to a WCAL championship and D-III regional trip. … Had 10th-most kills in the state with 481 as she averaged an area-best 5.7 per set. … Had 0.443 hitting percentage, placing 12th among state leaders. … Player of the Year honors in Wayne County Athletic League for season straight season.
Ava Troyer (Hiland, sr., MH)
All-Ohio second team … A force at the net, the veteran middle hitter was a factor on both the offensive and defensive sides. … Recorded 67 total blocks for Hawks team that won 23 matches and advance to the D-IV regional. … Was also among top local hitters with 4.7 kills per set (393 total) and 0.339 hitting percentage. … Finished as Hiland’s career kill and block leader. … Kent State recruit.
Katelyn Eberhardt (Tuslaw, sr., MH)
All-Ohio honorable mention … Guided Mustangs to second straight district final appearance, pacing the team in multiple statistical categories. … Led Tuslaw’s attack with 4.4 kills per set and a 0.358 hitting percentage. … Among tops in area in total blocks with 97, finishing top-10 in D-III. … Was also dominant at the service line with 71 aces. … PAC Player of Year.
Taryn Fath (Smithville, jr., S)
All-Ohio honorable mention … Lone area setter to earn all-state accolades, helping Smithies to WCAL title and D-III regional trip. … Dished out a county-best 941 assists in earning All-WCAL honors, seventh-most in D-III. … Surpassed the 2,000-assist mark this season with one prep season to play. … Paced team from the service line, recording 59 aces, along with averaging 3.3 digs.
Alyssa Geiser (Waynedale, sr., MH/DS)
All-Ohio honorable mention … Did a little…
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