The Dexter Leader
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Hanks named Dexter MVP
By Don Richter, Sports Editor
PUBLISHED: March 15, 2007
Dexter volleyball concluded its season earlier this month reaching the Class A district final before losing to Ann Arbor Pioneer 16-25, 25-14, 25-18, 23-25, 9-15.
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The Dreadnaughts finished second in the Southeastern Conference White Division and won the Ida Invitational title.
Dexter finished the year with an overall games record of 76-50 and a matches mark of 34-21-4.
Named first-team All-SEC White Division for the Dreadnaughts this season was senior middle blocker Camille Hanks (6-foot) and senior defensive specialist Heather Bradshaw (5-6).
Receiving All-SEC White Division honorable mention for Dexter was senior setter Rosie Lee (5-5) and sophomore outside hitter Colleen Lasecki (5-5).
Earning the SEC Sportsmanship Award for the Dreadnaughts was junior setter Sonya Lewis (5-8).
Named Dexter MVP this season was Hanks. She led the Dreadnaughts in blocks, kills with 235 and was second in aces with 65.
"She is a very talented volleyball player," said Dexter coach Sarah Hynes. "She's very coachable, a great athlete and an excellent person to have on the team.
"The players looked to her when we needed a kill. She has a really positive attitude. The team will miss her, as will the coaches."
Receiving the Coaches Award was Lewis.
Named the Most Improved Player was junior outside hitter Cheyenne Kitchen (5-7).
Earning the Teammate Award was senior outside hitter Margot Parin.
Dexter's five seniors this year were middle blocker Elizabeth Umstead, Bradshaw, Hanks, Parin and Lee.
"It was an enjoyable season," said Hynes, who completed her third season on the Dexter bench. "Everyone worked hard as a team. It was a joy to come into practice every day. We played as a team."
Despite losing five key seniors off of this season's team, Hynes said next year should be another strong campaign.
"We have a good crop coming back next year," she said. "We have some strong hitters. They're a good group of kids. I'm already excited about next year."
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