Tuesday, September 1, 2009

DHS Volleyball Team Previewed By Journal Star

The DHS fall sports season officially begins Thursday, Sept. 3, when the Lady Longhorns do battle with Palmyra and Weeping Water at the Dorchester Triangular at the DHS gymnasium. To set the stage, the Aug. 31 Lincoln Journal Star previewed some of the top Class D1 and D2 teams in the region.

The newspaper reports that the Lady Longhorns this season will be coached by longtime Dorchester teacher and coach Larry Burrows. DHS finished 2008 with an 11-13 record.

According to the Journal Star, the Lady Longhorns 2009 team will feature two returning starters -- senior setter Charity Springer and senior middle blocker Karmen Lawver -- and five other returning letter winners who "are a adjusting to a new system and a new coach."

The Journal Star also looked at some key DHS opponents, including the Lady Longhorns' Sept. 10 rival, Hampton, which will feature six returning starters and "should be much improved," according to the sports writers.

On Oct. 1, DHS will take on Meridian, who will boast "four returning starters" looking to improve on last year's 18-8 record. And on Oct. 8, Dorchester will face Exeter-Milligan at the Parkview Christian invite. EMHS, which finished 2008 with a 20-10 record and a No. 4 final ranking, return five starters -- including a 6 footer -- and "should contend for a state title," according to the Journal Star.

Other important match-ups include DHS' contest at Clay Center, which had a 2008 record of 29-3 and made the D-2 state tournament semifinals, with a No. 4 final ranking. According to the Journal Star, "the Wildcats have two of the best players in the state at their position." On Oct. 30, DHS will face Nebraska Lutheran, which looks to improve upon its 18-7 record from last year with five starters returning.

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