The high school girls volleyball season began Aug. 27 at schools across the state. West Valley Preps, the Litchfield Park/Goodyear Independent and the Surprise Independent asked local high school coaches about their teams. Here are their responses:

Estrella Foothills Wolves

Coach: Michael Matteson (first season as head coach)

2024 Record: 34-1 overall, 10-0 region (4A state champions)

Region: 4A West Valley

Who are your top returning players?: We return most of our roster from last year: Senior outside hitter Sadie Snyder, senior outside hitter Kaylee O'Conner, senior middle Cadynce Kirkpatrick, senior opposite/setter Miranda Monninger was brought up to varsity towards the end of our last season, junior middle Naomi Silva, junior libero/DS Giselle Wochner, sophomore setter Lily Me

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