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Girls Volleyball Set for Success

Evie Burke and Ellie Mett
October 29, 2024

The WHB girls volleyball team is heading into the playoffs undefeated in League V for the first time since 2016.

This season brought big changes for the team, with former JV and varsity assistant Sarah Fabian stepping up as head coach and a new assistant, Mary Milano.  Last season, the girls finished the season with a 4-10 record under Coach Ferrante. This year, the girls ended the season undefeated in League V with a record of 10-0.  Coach Fabian said, “This season has been nothing short of extraordinary. Our team showcased remarkable energy, skill, and dedication to the sport, making it a truly memorable experience.” 

The three senior captains, Shannon Sweet, Karly Pascale and Elliejean Burke, have played a big role for the team this season. Libero Elliejean said, “We are all super excited and confident going into the playoffs. We plan to go far.”  All three have been playing together since East Moriches.

The team also includes seniors: Kenzie Gilbride and Makayla Vignieri, three juniors: Katie Burke, Ava Combuchen, Lauren Glynn, Mia Hill, Emma O’Came, and Jasmine Taylor, three sophomores: Evie Burke, Evelyn Kuroski, and Ellie Mett, and two freshmen: Reilly Moloney and Chloe Webb.  

About the role the older players have on the new players, Coach Fabian said, “The younger athletes have gained valuable insights into the demands of varsity competition, learning from the seasoned leadership of their upperclassmen.”

Coach Fabian continued, “I had high hopes for this team and they have not only met but exceeded my expectations. The resilience our girls have exhibited over the past three months are nothing short of inspiring, and I wholeheartedly believe that this team will leave a lasting legacy as a beacon for the next generation of volleyball players in Westhampton.” 

The team defeated Bayport 3-0 in the first round of playoffs on Wednesday, October 30th.  On Saturday, November 2 they defeated Hampton Bays (3 seed) 3-2 in 5 intense games.  This Thursday they face top seed Sayville in the County Championship at Hauppauge.  Go Canes!.

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About the Contributors
Evie Burke
Evie Burke, Staff Writer
Evie is a sophomore at WHBHS from East Moriches, who plays for the WHBHS varsity volleyball team and travel for Fury. She loves to go to the beach to tan, hang out with her family and friends, and listen to music by Frank Ocean. Evie has traveled to Oregon, Dominican Republic, and Florida. She hopes to go to school somewhere warm to be a cosmetologist and dreams of moving somewhere warm and living in a big house with two kids and a dog. This is Evie's first year writing for the Hurricane Eye.  Elliejean and Katie, Evie’s sisters, inspired her to take Journalism.
Ellie Mett
Ellie Mett, Staff Writer
Ellie, a sophomore at WHBHS, is a Westhampton local that loves to go to the beach and swim in the ocean. During the summer Ellie volunteered at East End Hospice’s Camp Good Grief as a camp counselor and worked at Island Surf. This year she made the varsity volleyball team and is an outside hitter. Ellie plays on a travel team, FURY, and in the winter travels to other states for tournaments. Other than volleyball, Ellie enjoys practicing hot yoga, traveling with her family and visiting many places like St. Martin, Costa Rica, and Paris. For college, Ellie's dream is to go to Charleston and pursue a career in a creative field. In the future Ellie hopes to settle in Westhampton Beach and lead a successful life.  This is Ellie’s first year writing for the Hurricane Eye.