BRYN ATHYN, Pa. - For the first time since October 2019, Bryn Athyn Volleyball will make their return to the court. Coach Dennis Hibbs, entering year six as head coach, is hoping his team can build off back to back semifinal appearances from 2018 and 2019. There is a good mix of returners and new faces. The team will be led by the two seniors, Chloe Levan and Jenessa Lombardi.
Returning Players
Bryn Athyn returns two upperclassmen. Seniors, Chloe Levan and Jenessa Lombardi have been mainstays in the Lion program. Levan, a libero, racked up 337 digs in 2019. Lombardi, the setter, logged 588 assists while playing in 82 sets in 2019.
New Faces
The Lions will have five players making their collegiate debut, including three Freshmen and two Sophomores. Sophomore Nicole McCurdy will make her highly anticipated debut for the Lions in the season opening tri-match at Ursinus College this weekend. The 6'0 middle hitter comes to the program with high expectations. Danielle Hughes, a sophomore outside hitter, will make her first apperance as a Lion. Freshmen, Tegan Blair, Deanna Costantino, and Ciara Kiely will also make their debuts for Bryn Athyn.
Conference Outlook
The Lions were picked to finish fourth in the CSAC Conference. Notre Dame, Cedar Crest, and Keystone were the teams picked to finish ahead of the Lions.
Coaches Comments
"It's great to be back in the gym. I know the ladies and I are looking forward to kicking off the season," Coach Dennis Hibbs said. "We have a good balance of new and returning players providing tremendous senior leadership. This program is hungry. The seniors have a lot of big game and playoff experience that will help push this roster to achieve our program's goals."
On the conference outlook: "Our conference is always competitive. After missing a season due to COVID I don't expect anything different. The race to conference playoffs is going to be a fun," Hibbs stated.
Fan Attendance:
Bryn Athyn is allowing fans for volleyball. Home fans: Must sign in for purposes of contact tracing. Must be masked at all times. Must sit in the designated area for "home team fans" and be physically distanced.
Away fans: Each player is permitted three guest tickets and coaches are permitted two guest tickets. A pass list that includes the names of the players' and coaches' guests must be submitted to the SID Sean.Westerlund@brynathyn.edu 24 hours prior to game time. Only individuals on the pass list will be allowed entry into the venue. Others will be turned away. Must be masked at all times. Must sit in the designated area for "away team fans" and be physically distanced. Fans that do not comply with the above will be asked to leave the premises.
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Bryn Athyn will open up their season on the road in a tri-match hosted by Ursinus. The Lions will take on Penn State Brandywine and Ursinus at 10am and 12pm. Bryn Athyn's home opener is Tuesday September 7 at 7pm against Bryn Mawr.
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Sep 02, 2021 · Women's Volleyball
BRYN ATHYN, Pa. - For the first time since October 2019, Bryn Athyn Volleyball will make their return to the court. Coach Dennis Hibbs, entering year 5 as head coach, is hoping his team can build off back to back semifinal apperances from 2018 and 2019. There is a good mix of returners and new faces. The team will be led by the two seniors, Chloe Levan and Jenessa Lombardi.