The girls volleyball season starts this week. Here are five players to watch in the Record Newspapers coverage area.

Sophia Blank, Yorkville , junior, middle blocker: The 6-foot-2 middle blocker committed to Loyola led Yorkville in blocks with 44 last season. She’s a big reason why the Foxes are aiming for their best season since the 2021 regional title team.

Ali Coy, Oswego East, senior, right side hitter: Austin Peay commit leads four returning starters and seven seniors for an experienced Wolves’ team. Coy had 152 kills, 92 digs and 43 blocks last season

Alayla Harris, Sandwich, junior, middle blocker: All-conference player as a sophomore had 61 blocks, tops in the KRC, and 86 kills. With Harris leading the way, Sandwich hopes to build on an encouraging 16-win seaso

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