Streator Bulldogs

Coach: Julie Gabehart (eighth season)

Last season: 13-15-5 (8-6 Illinois Central Eight)

Top returning players: Aubrey Jacobs, S/OH, sr.; Maiya Lansford, DS, sr.; Sophie Snow, MB, jr.

Top newcomers: Alexa Barr, OH, jr.; Malea Zavada, MB, so.; Kinslee Sweeden, S, so.

Worth noting: The Bulldogs worked through near-constant injuries to key players last season, but managed an almost .500 season. While a number of the squad’s go-to players have graduated, Snow (team-high 42 blocks in 2024), Lansford (team-high 301 digs, 24 aces, Streator’s Defensive Player of the Year winner) and Jacobs (Times All-Area first team, IVCA All-State second team, ICE All-Conference after 238 kills, 40 blocks and Streator’s Defensive Player of the Year award) provide a nice cornerstone fr

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