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...kills while hitting .542 and adding four blocks. “Suzie’s just a stud,” Mahon said. “She really just knows how to put the ball away.” Crimson freshmen did their part to contribute to the win. Libero Katherine Kocurek notched 16 digs, setter Lily Durwood dished out 26 assists, and right-side hitter Chelsea Ono Horn added five kills and four assists. “Our freshmen have done a wonderful job,” Weiss noted. “They fit right into the system that...
...going to be scrappy—we’re going to be digging a lot of balls.” As with most young teams, the Crimson relies on strong play from its freshman class, and three first-year players have made an impact already. Libero Katherine Kocurek has filled the hole created by the graduation of Elizabeth Blotky ’06, leading a defense that ranks second in the Ivy League in digs per game. Right-side hitter Chelsea Ono Horn has brought power to the outside of the Harvard attack, supplementing junior co-captain Suzie Trimble...
...However, San Jose State roared back with a 15-3 run to take a 22-13 lead of its own. From there, the Crimson never got closer than eight, as San Jose also convincingly took game three. Trimble led Harvard by hitting .556 en route to 10 kills. Freshman libero Katherine Kocurek added a team-high 14 digs. Despite the loss, the team felt as if their performance was much improved over Friday’s effort. “On Saturday, our level of play was much higher,” Cebron said. San Jose State finished with...
...team is graduating three seniors—including the dominant McKiernan—many of its younger players appear well poised to fill in. Rising sophomore middle hitter Brady Weissbourd showed signs of promise in limited action and rising junior Brian Rapp established himself as a solid option at libero. With the leadership of Fitz at setter, Harvard should be primed for another run at the division title. “We’re hoping that our experience gets us off on the right foot immediately,” Ridolfi said. “That?...
...performed well and showed flashes of talent. Rookies Kathryn McKinley and Laura Mays started regularly and proved their ability to compete at the collegiate level. In the fall of 2006, with experienced junior and sophomore classes and the addition of a few key recruits—including a solid libero and a promising setter—the Crimson is poised to reestablish itself as a force to be reckoned with in the Ivy League. “We’re going to hope that we can win one match at a time,” Mahon said...