PARIS- After yet another deep run in the Class 3A state volleyball tournament in 2022, a young Paris volleyball program is working hard in the summer months to get ready for their August season opener.
The Lady Eagles have graduated a stellar senior class that includes a state championship from two years ago, and their All-State hitter, Brailey Forst, who will play this Friday in the High School Volleyball All-Star Game. Also gone is all-everything front line hitter Karsen Hart who transferred to Greenwood in January 2023.
But taking their places will be a young and talented group of players who did receive significant playing time in 2022 and will be counted upon heavily this season. To name a few, juniors Lauren Reames, Annabelle Perry, and Claire Zeiler will be counted on heavily. The talented junior class will be relied upon this year to provide leadership and significant minutes on the court for Paris to again return to the state tournament in October.
But the changes in the player roster are not just limited to the players themselves. Former head coach Jordan Devine has retired from coaching and former junior high head coach, Josh Hart, has been promoted to be the Lady Eagles head volleyball coach. Hart will face the challenge of reloading the Lady Eagles to make another run at the state tournament and to meet the high expectations of the Paris fanbase.
RNN Sports was on hand last week to photograph the Lady Eagles’ summer practice that was held on June 13. Photos from the workout may be found on Facebook at Paris Eagles Sports. RNN Sports will visit each off-season sport to bring you updates on the teams’ progress as they prepare for their upcoming seasons. This week, RNN Sports is visiting the Paris girls basketball program. So, watch for updates on the Lady Eagles’ progress this summer on RNN and on social media.
Look for a special preseason Paris volleyball special in late July on RNN Sports as we examine this year’s Lady Eagles volleyball team and the road ahead of them this season. We will also have a similar preseason preview for football in early August.
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Watch for our story next week on the Paris Lady Eagles basketball program!
