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info on teams entered as of 4/15 for 2015 Licking Summer Camps

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It is still very early, but we are approaching 300 teams already signed up for the 22nd edition of the Licking Summer Camps. We are very excited about some of the quality teams who will be new to our lineup this year. We anticipate 900 teams from 12 states to be with us.

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Basketball

2015

Line Up



Afton, OK……….. Coach Bobby Shinn…………. Enrollment 180…………. Steady improvement over the past two seasons has the Eagles looking to soar in 2016………. Return four starters from last year's 17-10 team……… Went 12-12 in 2014………Still relatively young as expect to start at least three sophomores…….Member of the Lucky 7 Conference………. Lost in Regional round last March brings hopes of advancing this winter deeper into state play…….. Third year in camp.



Blair Oaks…….Coach Leroy Bernskoetter………… Enrollment 420………… Competing against a brutal schedule last winter, the Falcons endured an injury ridden season to a final mark of 11-14……….. Feel that with two returning starters and a very good junior class, the Tri-County Conference member is ready to return to their normal standing as one of the top small school programs in Central Missouri……….. Long time camp entry.



Blue Eye………… Coach Ken Elfrink……….. Enrollment 200…….. Veteran Coach Elfrink had another in a long line of outstanding teams last season at the SW MO school…….. The Lady Bulldogs compiled a 18-9 mark while finishing second in the Southwest Central League behind state champion Crane……..Lost a lot of experience as four starters have graduated……..May take newcomers some time to jell and adjust to varsity level competition, but younger players do have potential……Long time camp entry.



Borgia………. Coach Stacia Parsell……….. Enrollment 525…………. A model of consistency over the past two decades, the Knights capped another in a long line of successful season's last March, winning a district title and advancing to the Class 4 Quarter finals were they fell one game short of the Class 4 final four, losing to Springfield Hillcrest…….With three returning starters from the 23-6 club, expect no let up soon by the Washington, MO school……… Tied for the St. Louis Archdiocesan Athletic Association title and were crowned champions of three regular season tournaments……..Long time camp participants.



Carthage……….. Coach Chad Jones………. Enrollment 1200……….. The Tigers have undertaken the daunting task of building a young program while competing in the Central Ozark Conference…….. Last year's 6-19 club showed that the course is set in the right direction as all five starters return from a team that showed marked improvement as the year ground on…….. Would like to move above .500 this winter.



Centralia……… Coach Mike Hann……… Enrollment 400………… The summer will be spent auditioning replacements for last season's leading scorer and rebounder, both lost to graduation from a team that finished 16-10……… Return three starters and several reserves and will welcome a well-documented and highly regarded freshman group to the high school program……..Member of the Clarence Cannon Conference……..Long time camp entry.



Chamois……… Coach John Leach…….. Enrollment 66……….The Pirates will return four players from last year's squad that finished the season with a 16-10 mark………Member of the Show-Me Conference……Long time camp entry……..Feel to state final four qualifier Tuscumbia in the District Tournament.



Clopton …………. Coach Larry Lagemann……….. Enrollment 160……….. A long time model of consistent winning, the Hawks topped last year's 27-4 final mark with a third place finish in the Class 2 State Tournament……… Three all-conference honorees return for the Eastern Missouri Conference member………… Sub varsity level player from last season are ready to move up and challenge for court time……..JV last winter was 18-2 and the Junior High team was undefeated…….Long time camp entry.



Columbus, KS………. Coach Marty Atnip………. Enrollment 302…………. A solid group of four seniors lost to spring's graduation from last year's 17-6 club will be missed, but one starter and three key reserves return to lead the Titans………Lost an overtime heart breaker in Kansas state quarterfinals to Clay Center…….. JV had a solid season at 14-2 and several members will be moving up and will compete for varsity playing time…… Second year in camp.



Conway Christian, AR………….. Coach Jeremy Carson……… Enrollment 100………….A program on the rise, the Lady Eagles will attend our camp for the second time this summer……..coming off a banner campaign last winter as they finished third in their 2A Conference with a 21-10 mark……….. Advanced to the state tournament for the first time in five years……..Return three regulars and if younger players develop in the off season to fill in the gaps, hopes are for a deeper run next March in state play.



Comanche, IA………… Coach Todd Borrison……… Enrollment 329……….. In his first year at the helm of the Indians, after stints at Davenport Assumption and South East Polk, long time successful Coach Borrison in his first season at his hometown school led a young team to a final mark of 13-11 ……. Three starters return and a good group are moving up from the sub-varsity levels…….. Lost to Mt. Vernon in the second round of post season play…………First year in camp.



Cooter, AR………. Coach Allison Handy……….. Enrollment 200……… A new addition to our camp lineup, the Indians hail from North Central Arkansas……… Return several key upperclassman from last year's 4-21 team……. Returnees will be bolstered by a well decorated group of incoming sophomores……… Will use the summer to blend the old and new with hopes of reaching the .500 mark this winter.



Coyle, OK…….. Coach Tom Webb………. Enrollment 78………….. The Sooner state contingent has been aiming towards the 2015-16 season for the last four years………. Five four year senior starters will return from a team that finished second in last March's Class B State Tournament………Rode overtime wins in the state quarterfinal and semifinals into the championship match where the Bluejackets feel to Lomega 52-39………. The Cimarron 7 Conference member is determined to bring home top state honors next season.



Crystal City………. Coach Ken Jones…….. Enrollment 165………… A young team last winter, the Hornets stumbled out of the gates with a 2-14 start, only to right the course to finish the season winning 6 of the last nine for a final mark of 8-17…….. Return four regulars and hope to build on last year's strong finish……… Core group will be mainly freshman and sophomores……..Member of the Jefferson County Conference………. Long time camp entry.



Danville, AR………Coach Stuart Creamer……….. Enrollment 260……….. We welcome the Little Johns and Coach Creamer to our camp lineup as they make their first appearance this summer……….. With three returning starters and a strong senior class an above .500 record is a doable goal……. Finished strong last season with a second place district showing to cap a 13-19 season.



Dixon……… Coach Cole Garnette………. Enrollment 300…………. In Coach Garnette's first year at the helm of the Bulldogs, a young cast learned a new system as they progressed throughout the season…… Finished with a 12-14 mark, good for third in the Frisco League……..Look for 3 returning starters to blend with talented newcomers moving up from the JV with hopes of a plus .500 season……Long time camp

entry.



East Carter……… Coach Stacy Wilder…….. Enrollment 200……… The road to competiveness is a hard one but the Redbirds are determined to take no short cuts………… Had a winless season in 2014-15, but four starters return and the attitude is one of determination……..Member of the Ozarks Foothills Conference……….Junior High has talent but patience is still a key.



Edwardsville, IL………. Coach Lori Blade……….. Enrollment 2400………One of the top programs in the Midwest, the Tigers will make their first appearance in our summer camp……… Have gone to the Super Sectional round (quarterfinals) of the Land of Lincoln large school state tournament an incredible 9 times in the last 13 years……. A team of consistency as shown by what was expected to be a rebuilding year last winter that turned into a 30-1 season……Hail from the talent rich metro east area of St. Louis……..With four starters returning, the Southwestern Conference member has the all elusive state title in their off-season sights.



Elk City, OK………. Coach Tim Ellison……….. Enrollment 400……………. After advancing to the Regional Round of state play last season, the Elks are looking for a much deeper run this March as four regulars return from a 15-11 club……….. Will look to develop depth from the ranks of several talented younger players moving up to the varsity level…….Member of the Verdigris Valley Conference………..Second year in camp.



Fayette Academy, TN………. Coach Peter Moffatt………. Enrollment 225…………………. New to our camp lineup this summer will be the Vikings from the Volunteer state………. Return three starters from last year's 14-13 club……..Must replace a PG lost to graduation, but have a solid candidate who suffered a season ending ACL tear last year and may not be ready for the summer circuit…….. Improving depth will be a high priority this off season……. Good first year entry to our camp lineup.



Gainesville………… Coach Jack Harris…………. Enrollment 200……… All five regulars return from last year's 27-3 club that fell in the Class 2 State Quarterfinals to three time defending state champion Crane………… Two time defending Summit Conference Champions………. Experienced and talented group has their sites set next March for Columbia…….Long time camp entry.

Glasgow……….. Coach Molly Monnig……….. Enrolment 92………… The tradition rich Yellow Jackets had another fine season in 2013-14 finishing with a 19-10 record and claiming a district championship………. Return three starters and several key reserves ready for another strong showing next winter…….Depth is a concern………..Long time camp entry……Member of the Central Athletic Conference.



Harrisburg, MO………. Coach Dan Bachmeier……… Enrollment 160……….. A team only a few years removed from competing yearly for a state title is on the rebound…….. Last year's 15-11 mark and second place district finish was an improvement……….. Graduated six seniors but have a talented and deep group of underclassmen who should improve as the season progresses………. Hope be competing for the district title come March……….Long time camp entry.



Heavener, OK……… Coach Paul Moore……….. Enrollment 315……… The Lady Wolves are poised for a big season in 2015-16 as all five starters return from last winter's successful 18-8 club…… Were district and Black Diamond Conference champions……….Will spend the off season developing depth with infusion of good young talent moving up through the sub-varsity levels…..Hope to play deep into next year's state playoffs.



Hermann……….. Coach Todd Anderson………. Enrollment 340……….. After nearly a decade of top 10 teams and deep runs into the Missouri State Class 3 Tournament, the Bearcats when through a rare rebuilding year last winter, finishing with a 13-14 mark……. A talented group of three starting freshman and a sophomore endured the rigors of the strong Four Rivers Conference schedule which will pay off in success over the next three years…….Long time camp entry.



Humansville……… Coach Tiffany Colf…….. Enrollment 100………. Competition will be a plenty in the Tiger Summer Camp as four starters return but will be challenged by a large and talented group of incoming freshman………. Should be much improved over last year's 1-22 record…… Member of the Polk County Conference.



Johnson County Westside, AR……… Coach Steve Golden……… Enrollment 150…………. Now considered a top yearly contender in Class 2A in Arkansas, the Rebels advanced to last March's state final four to top off a 28-6 season…….. All five regulars return, but will be pushed by players from an 18-4 JH team……. Over the last four seasons the JH has a conference record of 41-1………. Hope to challenge for top honors in the Razorback state tournament next March…….Long time camp entry.



Lansing, KS……… Coach Christine Robinson………… Enrollment 900…………. We welcome back the Lions for their second year in our camp………. A team that featured six freshman who saw varsity court time in 14-15 will look to improve on last year's 11-10 final mark…….. Return four seniors and expect their leadership to be a team strength……….Member of the Kaw Valley League……. Youth contributed to four last second losses last season and hope that a year's experience will move close games this winter into the win column.



La Quey……… Coach Miranda Chaney………. Enrollment 200……… Starting from scratch last season, the Hornets spotted a roster void of any seniors and endured to a 3-20 season……. The Frisco League member returns all of last year's roster and expects experience will result in a much improved record….Long time camp entry.



Lebanon……… Coach Brendan Kelley………… Enrollment 1426…………. The turnaround of the Yellow Jackets program under Coach Kelley has been sudden and dramatic, from 4 wins prior to an initial season of 12 wins to last year's 16-10 mark, all done against the tough competition of the Ozark Conference…….. Four starters return and represent a determined group with aspirations of top conference and district honors this winter……..Long time camp participants.



Lesterville…………. Coach David Burrows………. Enrollment 77………..Caught in the double whammy of a small enrollment school and starting three freshman, the Bearcats endured a tough season last winner, finishing with a 1-20 record……… Improvement was seen throughout the year and should transcend to a much better win loss record in 2015-16 season……. Member of the Black River League.



Linn…….. Coach Laura Kruger……… Enrollment 212…………. A program on the rise, the Wildcats return all five regulars from a five win team last winter, dramatic improvement over the previous winless season…… Member of the Show-Me Conference…….. An infusion of young talent new to the varsity level should propel this long time camp entry closer to the .500 mark.



Fredericktown……… Coach Scott Davis……. Enrollment 563………. Four starters will return from last winter's 16-11 squad……….Lost to Desoto in the District tournament………Program has made marked strides the last two season and with an experienced and deep nucleus returning, the Blackcats expect to mount serious challenges for top spots in both the Mineral Area Athletic Association standings and the Class 4 post season play…….Third year in camp.



Heavener, OK……… Coach Paul Moore……….. Enrollment 315……… The Lady Wolves are poised for a big season in 2015-16 as all five starters return from last winter's successful 18-8 club…… Were district and Black Diamond Conference champions……….Will spend the off season developing depth with infusion of good young talent moving up through the sub-varsity levels…..Hope to play deep into next year's state playoffs.



Naylor…………. Coach Gene Deckard…….. Enrollment 109…………. Oh so close to the ultimate for the Eagle's last March as they lost a cliff hanger to Walnut Grove in the state Class 1 championship game……. Return three regulars from a 23-7 club and are planning another deep run this upcoming season into March Madness…….Member of the Ozark Foothills Conference…….. Defending conference and Corning, AR Tournament champs………Long time camp entry.



Mendon, IL……… Coach Brad Begeman……… Enrollment 190…………..The Mustangs from the Land of Lincoln will send a deep, talented and experienced group onto the court this winter as they graduated no seniors from 2015's outstanding 21-7 club………Lower level teams were successful as well and several members are ready to step up to the varsity level to provide depth and guard against any complacency from returnees………Will play an exciting brand of fast paced tempo basketball…….. Member of the West Central Conference-South…….Long time camp entry.



Monroe City……… Coach Cody Leonard……….. Enrollment 242……… An amazing turn around has occurred at the Clarence Cannon Conference school, bouncing back from a one win season to last year's 14-13 mark……… Four regulars return and the incoming freshman class is highly regarded…….. The Panthers will aspire for continued improvement and will be shooting this winter for top conference and district honors.



Mulhall-Orlando………. Coach Becki Meuten……… Enrollment 60……… Frist year in camp for the Panthers of the Sooner state……. Return three regulars and are excited about the ability of younger players moving up to the varsity ranks…… Surprising for such a small enrollment school, but expect debt to be strength……… Return three starters from last year's 7-16 team….Member of the Cimarron 7 Conference.



Newton, IA………….. Coach Brandon Sharp……… Enrollment 639………… First year in camp for the Cardinals of the Little Hawkeye Conference……….. Return four starters from last year's 5-17 club…….. Graduated only one senior from a team that showed marked improvement as last season progressed. ……….Hope to this winter challenge the .500 plateau and have program continue moving in a positive direction.



North Callaway………. Coach Matt Miller……. Enrollment 390……… Four regulars return from last year's 18-8 team, but the one graduate is an all-stater who must be replaced………. Member of the Eastern Missouri Conference………. Defending champs of the Bowling Green Tournament………Entered last year's districts on a nine game winning streak…….Hope to challenge next March deep into state play.



Palmyra………. Coach Chris Parsons………… Enrollment 320……….A long time small school power from NE Missouri, the Panthers are looking for a big year in 15-16 as four starters return along with all key reserves from last year's 20-7 club…….. Compete in the tradition rich Clarence Cannon Conference……… Fell in last March's District Tournament finals to Macon, 49-44…….. Looking for a deep post district run in next year's Class 3 bracket.



Oologah, OK………. Coach Kandy Damron…….. Enrollment 700…………. The Mustangs will make the trip from the Sooner state for the first time to participate in our camp……… Return entire roster from last year's 13-13 club……. Compete in the basketball hotbed of the Verdigris Valley Conference……… Played four freshman last winter in the normal varsity rotation…….. Will be led by a couple of talented seniors…….Good blend of young and older players.



Oran……. Coach Ethan Evans……………Enrollment 120…….. With three key returning starters from last year's 14-11 District Championship squad and a number of talented younger players pushing for court time, the Lady Eagle are poised to soar in 2015-16……… Filling in gaps left by graduation will be a key focus this summer……Member of the Scott-Mississippi Conference in the Bootheal section of Missouri……..Have sights set for a deep run into next March's Class 1 State Tournament.



Park Hills Central……… Coach Josh Mapes………… Enrollment 500……… After several years of close calls, the Rebels broke through last March claiming the top prize in the Missouri Class 3 State Tournament with a decisive win over Cardinal Ritter in the championship match………. Will need to replace several key cogs lost to graduation from last year's 30-1 club, but two starters do return and lower classes have camp entry.



Putnam County………. Coach Craig Devore………. Enrollment 200…….. The long time mentor of the Midgets program, Coach Devore expects this upcoming campaign to a rebuilding year for the Tri-Rivers Conference member……. Two regular return from last year's 9-15 club and will the northeast school will have to depend heavily upon some untested freshman and sophomores to fill out varsity ranks……Long time camp entry.



Ripley, OK …….. Coach Doug Scott………………. Enrollment 120………… Always courting a competitive team, the Warriors are long time mainstays at our Branson camps……… Have to fill some voids left by last spring's graduation as only two starters return from last winter's 16-13 club…….Lack of depth is a concern……… Will need to be solid on defense as offense may take some time to develop………….Member of the Sooner State's Cimarron Conference.



Schuyler County……… Coach Thomas Kirkland……… Enrollment 218……… Building patiently for the upcoming season, the Lady Rams are poised for a breakout year as four regulars - several three year varsity players - return from last year's 17-9 club…….Will ride a deep and talented junior class that has sights set on the Tri-Rivers member's first district title since 1999, the year a majority of the 10 returning letter winners were born…….Long time camp entry.



Sullivan………Coach Jason Merkel……… Enrollment 750…….. Finding replacements for two graduated post players from last year's solid 18-9 club will be top priority in the Eagles nest this summer…… Fell to St. Francis Borgia in District Finals……..Guards are solid as core group returns……..Member of the always strong Four Rivers Conference……… Hope to challenge for top honors next winter in both the conference and district races……Long time camp entry.



St. Elizabeth……… Coach Shelia Heckemeyer……… Enrollment 71………… After two consecutive 20 win seasons, the Lady Hornets rebuilt last year, finishing with an unusual for them losing mark, 9-15……. Veteran Coach Heckemeyer has the Show-Me Conference member back on track for 2015-16 as three regulars return from a team that showed marked improvement as the season wore on…….Long time camp entry.



Ste. Genevieve………. Coach Josh Banks…….. Enrollment 615……….. Hoping to push above the .500 plateau in 2015-16 season, the Dragons return three starters from last year's 13-14 club……… The Mineral Area Athletic Association member will welcome this summer a well- respected group of younger players to the high school level ……Expect increased depth blending with experienced returnees to push the long time camp entry to the front of the conference standings and wage a serious challenge for top district honors.



Stockton………. Coach Kevin Burns………. Enrollment 325………. Topping off a 24-6 District championship season last March, the Tigers said goodbye to their two top scorers and a key reserve, all three lost to graduation……..Return three starters, one out for the summer rehabbing a knee…….. lost to Buffalo in Sectional round of Class 3 State Tournament……..Will be dependent upon last year's JV players adjusting quickly to varsity level play………Member of the Mid-Lakes Conference.



Sturgeon……….. Coach John Kruse………… Enrollment 135……….. First year in our camp for the Bulldogs of the Central Activities Conference………. Have set a season goal of an above .500 finish…… Go is very doable as three key starters return from a team that finished a 9-17 season playing well……. Good young talent moving to the high school level will also be counted on…….Good first year addition to our camp lineup.



Trenton………. Coach Brian Upton……….Enrollment 340……….. We welcome the Bulldogs for their first appearance in our camp lineup……….. Competition for court time this summer will be fierce as four returning starters and several key reserve players from last year's 12-14 club are joined by a well decorated group of incoming freshman.…….. Hope to challenge for top District honors come March………. Good first year addition to our camp lineup.



Tuckerman, AR………Coach Chad Soren……….. Enrollment 800…………. The State Tournament is the unquestioned goal of the Bulldogs for the upcoming season as they fell just short last in 14-15's Regional round………. Return three regulars from an outstanding 26-8 club……..Good sophomore class moving up to varsity competition…….. First year in camp.



Union, OK…………. Coach David Lampton……….. Enrollment 190…………..All five starters of the Lady Cougars last season were freshman and sophomores. ………… The young group roared to a 16-9 final record and qualified for the Area Tournament………..Hope this year is to take the next step up to the State Tournament…….Member of the Lucky 7 Conference……..Third year in camp.



Visitation Academy……….. John Sheridan………. Enrollment 400……. Losing seven seniors from last winter's 14-13 club will force the tradition rich Vivettes into a rebuilding mode this winter…… Do return one starter but will be dependent upon talented but untested underclassman to grow quickly into varsity roles………. Play in the St. Louis MWAA White Division, recognized as one of the top conferences in the Midwest……….. Long time camp entry.



Welch, OK……… Coach Shawn Goodwin………… Enrollment 87……… We welcome the Wildcats to our camp lineup……….. Another solid program from the Sooner State's Lucky 7 Conference, they return three regulars from last year's 20-6 club…….. Feel one game short of the area tournament, falling in the Regional Round of state play…….. An excellent addition to our camp lineup.



Wellington-Napoleon……… Coach Andy Hampton………. Enrollment 130……….. A consistently winning small school program from the western part of the state, expect no let up from the Tigers in 2015-16 as they set sights on top conference and district honors……… Must replace a strong senior class lost from last year's team that finished 21-6, but two starters and several key reserves do return and the I-70 Conference team always has talented younger players ready for their chance to move up from the sub-varsity levels……..Defending Conference champions………Long time camp entry.





2015 Volleyball Lineup

Batesville Southside, AR…………Coach Suzanne Fincham………. Enrollment 350……….. Second year in camp for the Southeners……….. Will be experienced as return four regulars from last season……… Defending champions of the 4A Central Conference.



Billings……….. Coach Brittany Cheek…………Enrollment 126………Coach Cheek has turned the Wildcats into a SWMO small school power…….Have won back to back district titles…….. Return only one starter and one reserve from last year's 22-7 club……….Member of the South West Central League…… JV had solid season last fall and those players are anxious to prove themselves on the varsity court…….Incoming freshman are very talented and some will push for court time, as well…….Long time camp entry.



Bismarck…….. Coach Paula AuBuchon ………Enrollment 128………. Will be the 22nd consecutive year for the Indians to attend our summer camp, all under the leadership of long time successful coach AuBuchon….. Look for the Mineral Area Athletic Association to put another strong contingent on the floor this fall as a talented group of juniors and seniors return from last year's district championship 22-12 club….. Lost to Bernie in state Class 1 Sectional play.



Boonevile, AR……… Coach Robert Dean……… Enrollment 280……… Coach Dean has quietly built the Bearcats into a western AR small school state power……… Last year's 16-9 club advanced to the Class 4A state tournament for the 7th straight year, setting a school mark for wins in a season……. Return five regulars, including an all-state libero……… Deep and talented incoming sophomore class is coming off of a 19 win season at the JH level and will adequately fill the few varsity holes, provide depth and guard against complacency from the veterans……. Sixth year in camp.



Brookland, AR……… Coach Nancy Rodriquez……….. Enrollment 400……..Always in the hunt for a state title, this long time camp entry from the volleyball hotbed of NE AR returns three regulars from a 23-9 club that reached the Class 4A quarterfinals last November…….. The Bearcats are defending conference champions………… Need use summer camp to acclimate younger players moving up to varsity level.



Catoosa, OK……… Coach Carolyn Replogle………………. Enrollment 600……. Long time camp entry, the Lady Indians have become a standard for consistency in the Sooner State, having won a state Regional title 10 times in the last 11 years……… Since 2004, have qualified for the state tournament 10 times……. Last year's young squad finished the season with a 23-12 record……. Return five regulars and have high hopes of playing deep into next fall's state competition.



Charleston, IL…………Coach Justin Tomaska………… Enrollment 724……….. A program on the rise, the Trojans from southern Illinois will make their first appearance in our summer camp………. Last year's 17-14 club broke multiple school records, but must replace a strong senior class lost to graduation…… To regulars who are third year regulars return and will be bolstered by a strong and athletic group moving up from the JV ranks……. Member of the Apollo Conference……. Good first year entry to our camp roster.



Eminence…….Coach Ashley Lay……….. Enrollment 150……… The longtime state small school power looks to be poised for another strong run in 2015……. Return four regulars from a team who battled a tough regular season schedule to a 18-14-2 record……. Peak late, winning a district title and advanced to the state Class 1 quarterfinals before falling to eventual state champ Winona……The Redwings are members of the Big Springs Conference and are long time camp entries.



First Assembly Christian (FAC), TN………. Coach Jennifer Cox………….Enrollment 300……… We welcome back the Crusaders to our camp lineup………. The Memphis area school is optimistic about the upcoming season as four returnees will lead a group who has displayed a great offseason work ethic…… Finished last year with a 10-12 mark…….Hope to pull above the .500 mark in 20125……. Compete in Division II in the state Christian school association.



Fort Smith Southside, AR…….. Coach Steve Hasser……….. Enrollment 1600……………. We are excited to add the Confederates to our camp lineup……… One of the more decorated large school powers in the Midwest, seven regulars return from last fall's 28-6 club……….. Young squad fell last November in the Class 7A semifinals……… won the state title in 2013, finishing with a 34-3 mark……… Have reached the state semifinal round in the Razorback state for an incredible 20 straight years, winning along the way 8 state titles.



Fox……….. Coach Mike Haston…………. Enrollment 1700………..After a finishing an injury plaqued season last fall with a 8-23 mark, the Warriors will return six regulars……… Competed well against a Suburban West Conference schedule loaded with state ranked teams…….Will depend heavily this fall on a good senior class…………Long time camp entry.



Grain Valley………… Coach Keri Peterson…….. Enrollment 1100……….. The KC suburban school has seen a rise in enrollment bump the Eagles up to the Class 4……… With five regulars returning from last year's 18-10-3 team, the Missouri River Valley Conference-West member feels they are ready for the tougher post season assignment……… Second year in camp……..Finished in 2014 in conference standings.



Greenville……… Coach Heather Evans………. Enrollment 209…………. Even with the loss of four solid seniors from last fall's 22-9 team, the Bears are expecting another fine season……… Finished runner up in both the conference and districts ………Younger players moving up to the varsity ranks are labeled both talented and hard workers, a combination that makes the Ozark Foothills Conference member optimistic about the 2015 season……..Long time camp participant.



Hesston, KS…….. Coaches Jason Peters………Enrollment 260………… The Swathers have become a small school power in Kansas……… Finished last season at 36-5, setting a school record for wins and qualifying for the state tournament for the first time since 2003……… Tied for the Central Kansas League crown with a 10-1 mark……..Must replace six seniors lost to May graduation but do return two regulars……. Numbers and success in sub varsity programs have been solid and those players are now ready to make their mark on the varsity level…… Fourth year in camp.



Hollister……… Coach Cindy Swatek……….. Enrollment 500……….. The Tigers spent last fall adjusting to a new coach and new program as they improved steadily throughout a 14-15-1 campaign…….. Three regulars return to lend experience to what will still be a young team, but hopes to top the .500 plateau…….. Member of the Central Ozarks Conference-Small ……Long time camp entry.



Houston……….. Coach Barry Wheeler………… Enrollment 400………… Veteran Coach Wheeler will move into the Tiger's head coaching position this summer…………. Has several talented returnees from last fall's 9-18-2 club to build around……..Excited about potential of younger players coming up through the system, but patience this fall will be a key……Member of the South Central Association………Long time camp entry.



Huntsville, AR……. Coach Angie Baker……… Enrollment 450……… A young Eagles team last fall progressed with the season climaxing with a winning record (12-10) and a trip to the class 4A state tournament……. With five regulars returning, optimism for a repeat state trip in 2015 are high…….Hope to improve on last year's quarterfinal level…..Long time camp entry.



Jonesboro, AR………. Coach Craig Cummings…….. Enrollment 1000……… Four regulars return from a 20-11 squad that advanced to the quarterfinal round of the 6A state tournament….. Lost to Russellville in playoffs……… Size is a concern for the Hurricanes coming into the 2015 season, but plan to compensate with overall team quickness that will spearhead an expected strong defensive team……Long time camp entry.



Lathrop……….. Coach Rachel Stagg……… Enrollment 260……….. A new coach and a renewed optimism flows from the Mules summer camp as the roster returns in tact from last year's 7-19-4 club………Fell to Mid-Buchanan in the district tournament…………Hope that experience will propel them above the .500 mark in 2015…….Member of the KCI Conference…….Long time camp entry.



Lee Summit………. Coach Julie Carver………. Enrollment 1800………….. Veteran Coach Carver completed a successful initial season with the Tigers last fall, finishing with an outstanding record of 24-10……… Claimed second place in the district tournament………Expect continued success this fall as three regulars return……. Good depth in upcoming classes so summer completion for varsity court time is expected to be fierce…….Member of the KC Suburban South Gold Division……. Second year in camp.



Licking……… Coach Angela Barton…….. Enrollment 300………..The once proud Wildcat program is back on the right track with a 18-13-2 finish last fall in veteran Coach Barton's first year at the helm………. Lost a very strong senior class of seven who must be replaced with talented but inexperienced underclassman…….. Numbers on the lower levels are up as is club team participation………. Lost in District finals last fall to eventual state champ Mountain View-Liberty.



Lone Jack…….. Coach Gerald Maclean………. Enrollment 170…………. Look for improvement on last fall's final mark of 5-23-2 as four regulars return and will bolstered by a group moving up from last year's successful JV team………The Mules are members of the I-70 Conference…….. Will be a good first year addition to our camp lineup.



Metro Christian (Tulsa), OK………. Coach Beth Roe………. Enrollment 400……….. Advancing to the Regional Championship match last fall, the Patriots return four regulars from last year's 22-15 club……….Have expectations of advancing deeper next fall, with sights set on a state tournament berth……..Play an independent schedule…….Fourth year in camp.



Mid Buchanan………. Coach Ron Underwood…….. Enrollment 300…………. The Dragons broke through last season in Coach Underwood 4th season with a winning record of 17-11-3………. Battled Bishop LeBlond to a tight 3 game match in the District finals………..It was the third district runner up plaque for the KCI Conference member in the last four years……. With strong group of returnees, the goal this fall is to be the last team standing in November's District Tournament.



Mt. Pulaski, IL ………. Coach Donna Dulle……….. Enrollment 175………… A well-known small school power in the Land of Lincoln, the Hill Toppers make a great addition to our camp lineup……..Last year's 26-9 club advanced all the way to the state sectional final before falling, all on the heels of the 2013 team that finished second in the state…….. Return four regulars and expect to launch a serious challenge in November for top small school state honors.



Mountain Grove……… Coach Callison………. Enrollment 430………….. Last season with a new coach and an almost entire new varsity lineup, the Panthers endured to a final mark of 16-15…………Look to be much improved this fall as four regulars return and a host of talented sub-varsity players from last season are ready to make the jump to varsity competition……..Member of the South Central Association…….Long time camp entry.



Neosho……….. Coach Shannon Moots…….. Enrollment 1300……….. The Wildcats return two regulars from last year's 7-21 club…….Members of the Central Ozark Conference………No other info submitted.



Northeast, TN…… Coach Joyce Williams……… Enrollment 1100……….. The Eagles will be making their second appearance in our camp lineup………. Hailing from Clarksville, TN, they proved to be a solid and well drilled camp foe last summer……… Return five regulars from last fall's 14-19 club…… Injuries forced a youth movement last season and the experienced gained by underclassman should result in an improved record this upcoming season…….. Good depth and younger players coming up through the program.



North Kansas City ……. Coach Michelle Strack………… Enrollment 1500………. We welcome the Hornets to our camp lineup……….. Coming from the very competitive Suburban Conference, they will be a worthy camp opponent………. Hopes are high for a solid 2015 campaign as four regulars, two having earned all-district and all-conference honors return from 2014's successful 16-12 club……. A good first year addition to our camp lineup.



North Pulaski, AR…….. Coach Ben Belton……… Enrollment 640…………..We welcome the Falcons to our camp lineup…….. The Class 5 school from the Razorback state is located in the Little Rock area………. An experienced senior class will return with high hopes of a third straight state tournament berth……… Finished last year at 13-7…….. Hope this fall to challenge for conference top honors and play deeper into November's state tournament.



Norton, KS……… Coach Christine Thompson………. Enrollment 400………….. We welcome back the Blue jays for their second appearance in our camp……… Finished last year at 16-16……. Return three regulars and a very good group of incoming sophomores who will need to adjust quickly to varsity level play……..Goals for upcoming season are to break into the winning side of the .500 mark and advance deeper into sub-state play.



Oklahoma Union, OK……….. Coach Crissy Ott………..Enrollment 180……….. Looking to court another strong contingent this fall, the Cougars have four regulars returning from last season's 23-7 club………… Were Regional Champs and qualified for the Class 3A state tournament…….Also defending champions of the Cleveland Tournament and the Copan Tournament………. Third year in camp lineup.



Park Hills Central………Coach Jennifer Mills…….. Enrollment 575……….. The Rebels will be in a rebuilding mode this fall as seven seniors graduated from last year's 25-9-1…………. Were Mineral Area Athletic Association Co-Champs……. Younger players moving up to varsity are talented but will need time for varsity seasoning…Long time camp entry.



Pea Ridge, AR……… Coach Jessica Woods……. Enrollment 400………….A young team endured a rare losing season as the Blackhawks finished 2014 with a 14-15 mark…….. Return three regulars and a talented junior class and expect to this fall be back to competing for a berth in the Class 4A state tournament……Long time camp entry.



Perryville……. Coach Dave Mirley…….. Enrollment 750……… Always a team with State Class 3 aspirations, 2015 will see no change in Pirate season goals…….. Have won 147 matches over the last three seasons, three returning regulars from last season's 25-9 club intend to continue the Jefferson County Conference members winning tradition…….Have solid players moving up through the sub varsity levels……….Long time camp entry.

Piedmont, OK………. Coach Lauren Bernhardt………… Enrollment 650………. We are excited to add the Wildcats to our summer camp lineup………The Sooner state school has only had volleyball for four years and last year's 8-14 final mark was another step for the program in the right direction…….. Three regulars will return……. With each passing season, players are more seasoned and fundamentals noticeable improved.



Pierce City………. Coach Cheyenne Hill……….. Enrollment 200………. A consistent winner over the last two decades, expect the Eagles to return to the plus side of the .500 mark after last year's uncommon 10-12-1 record…….. Return four solid regulars from the 2014 squad that finished third in the Spring River Conference standings…..Long time camp entry.



Salt Fork, IL…………. Coach Brent Bowman…………. Enrollment 275……… Three straight regional final appearances, with one first place finish, have the Storm setting their sights deeper into State play this fall…….. Must replace two regulars from last year's 18-13 club, both playing college volleyball this fall, but returnees are talented and will be backed by strong younger group moving up from lower levels…… Hope to also compete for top honorees in the Vermilion Valley Conference………. Second year in camp.



Seckman………… Coach Shannon Artinger……….. Enrollment 1700……… A team with no seniors last fall, the Jaguars endured to an 8-19-2 final record………. Expect experience to generate a much improved record this fall……… Finished with a 2-6 mark in the St. Louis Suburban South Conference……… A good group of incoming sophomores will move up to the varsity ranks…….Long time camp entry.



Skyline……. Coach Maci Johnson……. Enrollment 250….. The Tigers closed their season last fall with a district loss to Fair Grove, good for a final mark of 12-15-2…….. An up and coming program, the Tri Lakes Conference member will welcome a solid group of freshman to the high school ranks…….. Also have a good and deep group of sophomores who will push for varsity court time…… First year back in our camp lineup after a several year hiatus.



Springfield Southeast, IL………. Coach Brandy Moos ………. Enrollment 1334……….. After a long and successful tenure at St. Dominic, MO High School, Coach Moos moved across the river in 2014 to take over the rebuilding of the Springfield, IL program…….. With a young squad, adjusting to a new coach while competing in the very strong Central States 8 Conference, the Spartans endured to a 3-27 season….. Look for a much improved squad this season as 8 from last year's rotation return for a coach who knows how to build a competitive club in a strong conference…….. Good attitude is a positive……… First year in camp.

Sullivan……….. Coach Sarah Rochleau………. Enrollment 700………… A strong finish to last fall's season has the Eagle's optimistic that 2015 will see a rise to above the .500 plateau……… Return three regulars from last year's 12-18-2 club that battled injuries all season long while finishing as district runner up………. Setter, MB and Libero all return for the Four Rivers Conference member……. Long time camp entry.

Trumann, AR……… Coach Michele King……….. Enrollment 400………… The Wildcats are optimistic that the 2015 season will be a good one………Four regulars return, along with several experienced reserves from last fall's 14-6 club………Hail from the volleyball hotbed found in NE AR……….. Incoming sophomores are highly regarded and will compete for varsity court time.

Valley-Caledonia…….. Coach Caley Yount…….. Enrollment 116………. Always a difficult challenge for the small enrollment school to compete in the volleyball strong Mineral Area Athletic Association, but the Vikings more than held their own last fall finishing with a 10-16 record……. Graduated a very strong senior class and expect to field a team this fall with an all underclass roster, so a rebuilding year is anticipated…..Long time camp entry.

Viburnum……… Coach Jamie Warden……… Enrollment 120…….. The long time camp entry is coming off of a stellar 2014 season………. Finished with a record of 21-9…….. Cuba Tournament champs, Gasconade Valley Conference tri-champs and placed second in the district tournament…… Return two key regulars and good lower level players ready to move up to varsity competition, so now downturn in fortunes anticipated for 2015.

Wentzville Holt……. Coach Kristina Kanallakan…………. Enrollment 1900……… Expecting a break out year this fall, the Indians are poised and ready as 7 regulars return from last year's 18-12 club………Members of the Gateway Athletic Conference- Central……….Hope to challenge for top honors on both the conference and district levels in 2015……Long time camp entry.





















 
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