All Delco Volleyball teams

Congratulations to the Central League players named to the All Delco Teams.

First Team

Sam Mann, Garnet Valley: The 6-4 middle blocker was one of the most dominant hitters in the county over the last two seasons. Her mere presence changed the outcome of many a match. Mann pounded 262 kills, made 61 blocks and had a .437 hitting percentage to help the Jaguars win the Central League title for the fourth year in a row and the sixth time in the last seven seasons. Mann earned Class 4A all-state honors from the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association. She will continue her career at Jefferson University.

Second Team

Kristina Balta, Penncrest Sr. S/RS
Ellie Fisher, Strath Haven Jr. OH
Gabby McGinn, Strath Haven Sr. OH/S
Maddie Wood, Garnet Valley Fr. S

Honorable Mention

Garnet Valley: Sophia Antignani, Caitlyn Hagerty.
Haverford: Emily Scott, Cara Fredericks.
Penncrest: Lilly Mallon, Julia Kasper, Liz Kurcon
Radnor: Josie Darrach, Lucy Criscuolo.
Ridley: Angela April, Riley Finnegan, Abby Herrin, Madison Vinovski, Casey Tinney.
Springfield: Emily Gowman, Ashley Dolan, Mattie Stiley.
Strath Haven: Gabby McGinn, Liv Dumont, Megan Prendergast, Emily Crowther.
Upper Darby: Violet Lange, Rylee Shanahan.

Garnet Valley’s Sam Mann returns a shot against Upper Merion Kelly Moore Tuesday evening. The Jaguars won 3-1 in the District 1 Class 4A semifinals. (Digital First Media/Pete Bannan)