2008 CLEARVIEW LADY PIONEERS VARSITY TEAM 2008 CLEARVIEW LADY PIONEERS JV TEAM
News and Notes
2008 Season Review
The 2008 season was like a wild roller coaster ride for the players and coaches of the Lady Pioneers volleyball team. While expectations were tempered with the loss of eight seniors last season, the Lady Pioneers expected to be a competitive bunch looking to grow and mature as the season progressed. Both teams saw an overhaul of their rosters with six players having never played at the varsity level and six incoming freshman on the JV level. Challenges were certainly expected and they came early in the season after the teams started 0-4 and 1-3 respectively. While it was a low point for the team the one highlight from early in the season was the Tip-Off Tournament @ Moorestown High School. The Varsity squad played a terrific day of volleyball finishing 10-5 and in 4th place losing to eventual champion Rancocas Valley. Each player contributed and matured from the experience.
The Lady Pioneers waited until September 22 to claim their first victory and then reeled off another 3 wins to bring their record to 4-4. The varsity club was playing its best volleyball of the season and it was due in large part to the players on the court. Senior co-captain Noelle Hogan became an all-around player after only playing the front row last season. Her excellent service combined with her dominating play upfront led the Pioneers in most matches. Even when other teams tried to stop Noelle they had difficulty doing so. Senior co-captain Becky Basille also contributed to the teams success. After playing most of her volleyball career as a setter, Becky moved to libero and anchored the defense in the back row. Both players showed tremendous growth in their games and were the leaders on the court.
Two other Seniors played a big role as well. Lauren Boyton saw her first action as a varsity player and played terrific defense in the backrow. Her passing was a big part of Clearviews success, especially in the tournament. Along with Becky's experience, Lauren gave the backrow the depth necessary for success. Chris Moos also contributed through most of the season. Since she was one of the few players with varsity experience, her leadership proved invaluable to her teammates. A mid-season injury took her out of action for the rest of the season and her play was missed on the court.
The other members of the varsity team should also be noted. Kayley Dear and Alyssa Burton, both JV players last season, took over as setters for this year's varsity team. Even though they lacked experience they made great strides in their play all season long. As the team moves forward these two players will continue to improve their skills setting the ball to returning and new varsity players next season.
Danielle Cristino, Claire Alpaugh, Chelsey Hogan and Lauren Young also saw their first varsity action this year as well. Danielle moved from outside to middle and contributed greatly especially on the defensive front. Claire was asked to step-in for senior Chris Moos after her injury and didn't miss a beat. Chelsey Hogan played along side her sister Noelle providing a formidable front line and Lauren Young a first year player stepped right into a back row role alongside Lauren boyton and Becky Basille.
At mid-season the Pioneers had a 7-7 record and appeared to be heading towards another playoff run, however a late 4 match losing streak all but ended the teams hope of a third straight trip. The Lady Pioneers varsity team finished the season with a 9-15 record overall. The coaching staff is extremely proud of this group of terrific players!!!
Varsity Overall Record: 9-15
Varsity Division Record: 3-7
JV Overall Record: 9-15
JV Division Record: 4-6
Lady Pioneers Win Final Home Game
This seasons group of Seniors have left their mark on Clearview Volleyball and won their final home game as well. A pre-match ceremony was held to honor the four graduating seniors on Tuesday afternoon against the visiting Lady Eagles of Winslow Twp. Coach A was master of ceremonies for the event and honored Winslow's seniors before introducing Clearview.
The match was rather quick one with Clearview dominating both games and winning 2-0. While the match is the final home game for the team as a whole, all four seniors were extremely happy to close out their volleyball play with a win on their home court the first full season in the new gymnasium. In other news the JV team also won its match and improved its record by doing so. Both teams are 9-14 with one match left to play against Shawnee on Wednesday.
Overall Record: 9-14
Division Record: 3-7
Next Match: 10-29-08 @ Shawnee (3:45)
Lady Pioneers to Celebrate Seniors
Clearview volleyball will celebrate the four seniors on the varsity squad this afternoon before a match with visiting Winslow Twp. Seniors Becky Basille (Beck), Lauren Boyton (LB),Noelle Hogan (Nogan) and Chris Moos (Moos) have provided great leadership, character and play all season long setting a great tone for the season. These four seniors will be missed in the future!!!
Yesterday the Lady Pioneers were defeated in two matches against divsion champion Williamstown. Although Williamstown came into the match with an indefeated divisional record the Lady Pioneers played extremely well and made the Lady Braves earn the win. The JV team also played very well losing 27-29 in the first game. Both teams are now 8-14 on the year.
Overall Record: 8-14
Division Record: 2-7
Next Match: 10-28-08 vs. Winslow Twp. (3:45)
Lady Pioneers Fall to 8-13
On Friday afternoon the Lady Pioneers fell to Lenape in two games dropping their record to 8-13 on the season. The JV squad also lost in two games and shares an identical record with the varsity team. The Pioneers will play again on Monday against division leader Williamstown.
Overall Record: 8-13
Division Record: 2-6
Next Match: 10-27-08 Vs. Williamstown (3:45)
Clearview Freshman Rule the Day
In a a rather rare event in volleyball the Clearview freshman played a single game yesterday against Penn Tech's freshman squad. In a captivating game Clearview won 26-24. Great efforts were turned out by the six freshman some of which played positions they have not played all season long. The Freshman squad consisted of Taylor Badecki, Rowan Hunt, Anna McCallister, Megan McCafferty, Alyssa Barilotti and Cory Young. Each freshman player turned out their best performance of the season. Helped out by their varsity player-coaches, Becky Basille, Kayley Dear and Alyssa Burton the freshman squad showed that the future of Clearview volleyball is as bright as ever!!
The Varsity and JV squads also played yesterday both of which turned out great efforts. The varsity team came up a bit short in both of their games losing 20-25 and 22-25 dropping the match and their record to 8-12. The JV team won two close games to win their match and improve their record to 8-12 as well. In all, a good day for volleyball and the Clearview program.
Overall Record: 8-12 (Freshman 1-0)
Division Record: 3-5
Next Match: 10-24-08 vs. Lenape @ Cherokee HS (4:00)
Lady Pioneers Beat Rival Dragons
The Lady Pioneers won their eighth match of the season by defeating the Lady Dragons of Kingsway on Tuesday afternoon. After dropping the first game and winning the second, the Pioneers came out and won game three by a large margin. The Lady Pioneers came out with a willingness to go the distance to win the match. A full team effort was turned in for the win and is 8-11 on the season. The JV squad lost two close matches and is now 7-12 on the year.
Overall Record: 8-11
Division Record: 3-5
Next Match: 10-23-08 @ Penn Tech (4:00)
Clearview Fails to Qualify for Playoffs
Coming into last week the Lady Pioneers needed to win three matches to qualify for the 2008 NJSIAA Playoffs for the third consecutive season. The first of these key matches was on Friday against GCIT. The Pioneers played a strong match, but fell in the third game losing the match 2-1. The loss dropped the Lady Pioneers to 7-10 on the season thus making Clearview ineligible for this years playoffs. While this is disappointing the players and coaches will continue to work hard to finish the season as a stromg team and practive the sportsmanship the program is known for.
On Monday afternoon the Lady Pioneers dropped another tough match to the visiting Indians of Pennsauken. Clearview took the first game, but lost the next two and the match. It was a good day despite the loss. While the Playoffs are not a reality for the Pioneers playing out the season to the best of their potential is. The Pioneers will take on the Lady Dragons of Kingsway High School. This sister-school rivalry will provide the Pioneers with yet another opportunity to be successful on the court.
Overall Record: 7-11
Division Record: 3-5
Next Match: 10-21-08 @ Kingsway (4:00)
Lady Pioneers Drop Another Close Match to West
The Lady Pioneers played an almost identical match with the Lady Lions of Cherry Hill West on Thursday afternoon losing Game 1 by a 15-25 score and Game 2 by a 21-25 score. When the two teams met earlier in the season the match was extremely close as well. Noelle Hogan led the Pioneers with 7 kills while Becky Basille led in passing and digs. The Pioneers will visit GCIT on Friday afternoon. The JV squad also played a close match with the Lions losing in three games. Their record is now 6-10 on the season.
Overall Record: 7-9
Game 1: 15-25
Game 2: 21-25
Division Record: 3-4
Next Match: 10-17-08 @ GCIT (4:00)
Clearview Falls to Eastern
The Lady Pioneers fell to Eastern on Tuesday by scores of 15-25 and 25-27. Noelle Hogan led the Pioneers with 14 kills and 4 blocks in the two game match. The Pioneers now fall under .500 and have a 7-8 record. The JV squad also fell with a 0-2 loss. The JV squad is now 6-9 on the season. The Pioneers will be in action again on Thursday when they visit the Lady Lions of Cherry Hill West.
Overall Record: 7-8
Game 1: 15-25
Game 2: 25-27
Division Record: 3-3
Next Match: 10-16-08 @ Cherry Hill West (4:00)
Lady Pioneers Finish Week With 7-7 Record
After winning their Monday matchup against Winslow Twp. the Lady Pioneers dropped a very close match to Absegami, but followed up it up with a victory against visiting Gloucester Catholic. The 2-1 week brings the Lady Pioneers record to 7-7 on the season. Noelle Hogan contributed in each of the Pioneers wins as did Co-Captain Beck Basille and Senior Lauren Boyton. The Pioneers will play three matches in the upcoming week against Eastern, Cherry Hill West and GCIT.
Overall Record: 7-7
Division Record: 3-3
Next Match: 10-14-08 vs. Eastern (3:45)
Pioneers Go 1-1 in Friday, Monday Match-ups
The Lady Pioneers lost a match on Friday to WIlliamstown, but recovered with a win on Monday against Winslow Twp. The team is now 6-6 midway through the season. The Friday match against host Williamstown began with a big block by Noelle Hogan and also featured another big block by Danielle Cristino. However, Williamstown proved too powerful winning the match 2-0. On Monday the Pioneers visited host Winslow playing well enough to gain the victory. Game 1 was won by a score of 25-21 while Game 2 was won by a final of 25-17. While the Pioneers are playing well they will need to continue to stay in the victory column to qualify for the fast approaching NJSIAA playoffs.
Overall Record: 6-6
Division Record: 2-3
Next Match: 10-8-08 vs. Absegami (3:45)
Lady Pioneers Fall to 5-5
The Clearview Girls Volleyball team dropped their match Wednesday afternoon against host Washington Township in two games. The Pioneers played well, but fell behind early in both games and were unable to overcome the deficit. Noelle Hogan led the way for the Lady Pioneers with 3 aces, 4 blocks and 6 kills. The JV squad also had a tough day falling in two games as well. The varsity team is now 5-5 on the season while the JV team is 4-6. Both squads will play again on Friday @ Williamstown.
Match: 0-2
Game 1: 18-25
Game 2: 15-25
Overall Record: 5-5
Division Record: 1-2
Next Match: Friday 10-3-08 @ Williamstown (4:00pm)
Clearview Wins in Three
After a long drive to Absegami High School, the Clearview girls volleyball team scored a victory improving their record to 5-4 on the year. The Pioneers got off to a very slow start in Game 1 eventually losing 17-25. However, the second game proved to be much better. Senior Captain Noelle Hogan led the Pioneers with 4 aces, 6 blocks and 9 kills on the day and helped propel the squad. Like the second game the third ended with a 25-17 score and a Lady Pioneers victory. The JV squad also played a close match, but dropped two games by scores of 20-25 and 21-25. The JV team is now 4-5 on the season. Both teams will be in action on Wednesday against Washington Twp.
Match: 2-1
Game 1: 17-25
Game 2: 25-17
Game 3: 25-17
Overall Record: 5-4
Division Record: 1-2
Next Match: Wednesday 10-1-08 @ Washington Twp.(4:00pm)
Lady Pioneers Even Record at 4-4
The Lady Pioneers closed out a terrific week beating Camden Academy on Friday afternoon by identical 25-8 scores. The win was the Pioneers fourth of the week. The win also gave the Lady Pioneers an overall record of 4-4. The JV squad also turned in a good match winning their games by scores of 25-10 and 25-12. The JV team also closed out the week with a 4-4 record to match the varsity squad. The Pioneers are in action again on Monday at Absegami High School.
Match: 2-0
Game 1: 25-8
Game 2: 25-8
Overall Record: 4-4
Division Record: 1-2
Next Match: Monday 9-28-08 @ Absegami (4:00pm)
Great Match Won By Clearview
The Lady Pioneers played a magnificent match of volleyball on Thursday afternoon in a home victory against visiting Lenape. Each of the three games was as close as they could come and could have gone either way for each team. The Lady Pioneers came out hot and won the first game 28-26 over an equally impressive Lenape squad. In game 2, the Pioneers built a lead late in the game, but ultimately fell 24-26. The third game provided the most excitement as Clearview built a late seven point lead 23-16 and seemed to be on their way to the win. The Lenape Volleyball team did all they could do to make Clearview earn the win ultimately tying the score at 24 a piece. The Lady Pioneers showed great perseverance and maturity turning in the next two points to win the game and match 26-24. The Pioneers will be in action again Friday against Camden Academy.
Match 2-1
Game 1: 28-26
Game 2: 24-26
Game 3: 26-24
Overall Record: 3-4
Division Record: 1-2
Next Match: Friday 9-26-08 VS. Camden Academy (3:45pm)
Pioneers Build On First Win
The Lady Pioneers built on their first victory Wednesday afternoon defeating Middle Township in two games. The victory improves Clearviews record to 2-4 on the season. The first game was won soundly by the Pioneers 25-11, while the second was a bit closer 25-12. The JV squad improved their record as well with a two game match victory to also go to 2-4 on their season. The Pioneers will face divisional opponent Lenape tomorrow.
Match: 2-0
Game 1: 25-11
Game 2: 25-12
Overall Record: 2-4
Division Record: 1-2
Next Match: Thursday 9-25-08 VS. Lenape (3:45pm)
Pioneers Come Up With First Victory
The Lady Pioneers had to wait four games, but they defeated Camden High School on Monday afternoon to pick up their first victory of the year. Both teams played a good match. The Lady Pioneers turned in a good all-around effort led by Senior captain Noelle Hogan. With the win the Lady Pioneers improve to 1-4 on the season. The win will be a good building block as the team will play four more matches this week. The JV squad turned in a good effort, but fell a bit short in three games. The JV squad is also 1-4 on the year.
Match: 2-0
Game 1: 25-19
Game 2: 25-17
Overall Record: 1-4
Division Record: 0-2
Next Match: Wednesday 9-24-08 VS. Middle Twp (4:00pm)
Clearview Drops Another Close Match
On a Friday afternoon at Pennsauken High School the Clearview girls volleyball team suffered another close defeat.The Pennsaiken squad came on strong in the first game winning 25-15, but game two was to be different. The Lady Pioneers found themselves down early, but battled back to take a late 22-20 lead. Just when it looked like Clearview had the momentum, Pennsauken delivered five straight points to take the match and the victory. On the upside the Clearview JV squad won its first match of the short season defeating Pennsauken in a great three game set.
Match: 0-2
Game 1: 15-25
Game 2: 22-25
Overall Record: 0-4
Division Record: 0-2
Next Match: Monday 9-22-08 @ Camden High School (4:00pm)
Clearview Comes Up Short
The Lady Pioneers were looking for their first win of the season on Wednesday afternoon against the visiting Lady Lions from CHerry Hill West. The squad came up just a bit short in that quest. The first game was a 25-14 loss, but the Lady Pioneers stromed back in Game 2. The see-saw battle continued throughout the game. The final score was 28-26 in favor of Cherry Hill West. On another note the JV squad also played very well winning their first game of the season, but losing a thrilling match in three games. The loss drops both the varisty and JV teams to 0-3 overall on the season.
Match: 0-2
Game 1: 14-25
Game 2: 26-28
Overall Record: 0-3
Division Record: 0-1
Next Match: Friday 9-19-08 @ Pennsauken High School (4:00pm)
Red Devils Top Lady Pioneers
After a long drive the Lady Pioneers dropped their second match of the short season. The Red Devils who defeated the Lady Pioneers in the Semi-Finals of the Moorestown Tournament on Saturday took both games on Monday afternoon. Clearview struggled to get anything going losing Game 1 25-8. The second saw better play from the Lady Pioneers, but it wasn't enough as Rancocas Valley won 25-18 taking the match. The Lady Pioneers will see action again on Wednesday against the Lady Lions of Cherry Hill West. The game will be the first divisional matchup for Clearview this season
Match: 0-2
Game 1: 8-25
Game 2: 18-25
Overall Record: 0-2
Division Record: 0-0
Next Game: Wednesday 9-16-08 VS Cherry Hill West (3:45pm)
Top 4 Finish at Tip-Off Tournament
The Lady Pioneers played a spectacular series of games on Saturday afternoon at the annual Moorestown Tip-Off Tournament. This early season tournament included 13 teams from both North and South Jersey. The Lady Pioneers played two games against each of its seven opponents in round robin play. Clearview split its opening games with Gloucester Catholic before going on to win its next seven games against St. Joes Hammonton, OLMA, and Pt. Beach. The Lady Pioneers dropped the next two games to Cinnaminson before splitting a spirited set of games with Moorestown. After round-robin play concluded, Clearview had a 8-4 record and a #6 seeding for the playoff round.
The playoffs consisted of several rounds of single elimination games. The Lady Pioneers drew Gloucester Catholic for their first game and defeated them to advance despite a very close score. In the next round the higher seeded team from Colts Neck gave the Lady Pioneers another tough game, but was also defeated. In the Semi-Finals of the tournament the Lady Pioneers drew the #1 seeded squad from Rancocas Valley. Clearview played a great game, but fell 25-19 to the eventual tournament champions. The Lady Pioneers finished the day with an impressive 10-5 record and a fourth place finish.
The day was also successful for all of the teams individual players. Senior Noelle Hogan was named to the All-Tournament team for her spectacular play on the court. Fellow seniors Lauren Boyton, Becky Basille and Chris Moos showed tremendous leadership on the floor and played very sound volleyball all day long. Juniors Chelsey Hogan, Claire Alpaugh, Alyssa Burton, Kayley Dear and Danielle Cristino played hard and made the big plays when it counted as did sophomore Lauren Young. The Lady Pioneers will continue regular season match play Monday when they travel to Rancocas Valley.
Tournament Record: 10-5
Tournament Finish: Fourth
Next Game: Monday 9-15-08 @ Rancocas Valley (5:15pm)
Lady Pioneers Drop First Match of Season
The Lady Pioneers had a tough Friday afternoon losing their first match of the season to Cherokee High School in two games. The match, the first in the new gymnasium, was attended by a crowd of supportive parents and students who cheered the Lady Pioneers efforts despite the outcome. Playing a top caliper team this early in the season will certainly give the Lady Pioneers a measuring stick for the rest of the season.
Match: 0-2
Game 1: 9-25
Game 2: 9-25
Overall Record: 0-1
Division Record: 0-0
Next Game: Saturday 9-13-08 @ Moorestown Tip-Off Tournament (8:00am)
Lady Pioneers Season Begins Friday
The Lady Pioneers will begin their season on Friday, September 12 when they take on the Chiefs from Cherokee High School. The game will take place at Clearview High School (3:45) in the New Gymnasium. This will mark the first volleyball regular season match ever played in the venue. Come out and support the VIEW in their new home!!!
2008 Lady Pioneers Season Preview
The 2008 Lady Pioneers are fast approaching another campaign. The Lady Pioneers will take the court with a mix of talent and youth including six freshman who join a squad that qualified for the NJSIAA playoffs for the second consecutive season. Returning seniors from last years successful team include Becky Basille, Lauren Boyton, Noelle Hogan, and Chris Moos. These seniors exemplify the type of character that the Clearview student-athlete represents.
In addition to these seniors, returning sophomores and juniors include Claire Alpaugh, Alyssa Burton, Kayley Dear, Chelsea Hogan and Rachel Hall all of which add experience and depth to the team. These seniors, juniors and sophomores will be the core of this years squad which will strive to achieve the successes of previous Lady Pioneer programs.
While the team returns its share of experienced players a major portion of the Lady Pioneers roster will include new faces to the program. Four new sophomores join the Clearview volleyball mix as well as six incoming freshman. They include Taylor Badecki, Alyssa Barilotti, Kaitlyn Farrow, Rowan Hunt, Erin Kane, Kate Ludwick, Annamarie McCallister, Megan McCafferty, Corey Young and Lauren Young. These additions will be a fresh and energizing addition to the program.
In 2008 the Lady Pioneers will compete in a new division within the Olympic Conference. The Patriot Division will include Williamstown, Cherry Hill West, Lenape, Pennsauken, and Winslow Twp. The Lady Pioneers will play each divisional opponent on a home and home basis. In addition to divisional play the Pioneers will face non-divisional opponents as well. These programs include Shawnee, Washington Twp., Gloucester Catholic, and Cherokee all of which the Lady Pioneers have faced in the past. The schedule will also include Rancocas Valley, Absegami, and Eastern all of whom are new to this years schedule. While the majority of the schedule includes Olympic Conference play, the Lady Pioneers will also compete in an early season tournament hosted by Moorestown High School. In all, the Lady Pioneers will play a total of 22 matches in 2008.
The Lady Pioneers will also continue the proud tradition of sportsmanship and fairplay that is the hallmark of Clearview Regional High School athletics. No matter the outcome of a game, match or the season the Lady Pioneers will continue to make their fellow students, parents, teachers and administrators proud! GO VIEW!!!