Key Athletes in the MVC
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The MVC was represented well in the post season in 2021 with both Roger Bacon and CHCA finding themselves on the doorstep of a state title. Additionally, Miami Valley Christian controlled the Scarlet division of this conference as they finished…
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Continue ReadingThe MVC was represented well in the post season in 2021 with both Roger Bacon and CHCA finding themselves on the doorstep of a state title. Additionally, Miami Valley Christian controlled the Scarlet division of this conference as they finished undefeated in league play at 12-0 and 19-5 overall. Here are a few key returning athletes:
Kelsey Niesen
Kelsey
Niesen
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Roger Bacon | 2024
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– Roger Bacon
The junior attacker had a terrific season as she led the MVC offensively with 354 total kills on a .336 efficiency. The duo that involves her and rising sophomore
Mariah Gaines
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Roger Bacon | 2025
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will undoubtedly keep Roger Bacon in the mix for another deep late season run. Niesen also totaled 296 digs on the season.
Elena Stone
Elena
Stone
5'10" | OH
Summit Country Day | 2025
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– Summit Country Day
Her first-year season was a success as she finished third overall offensively with 246 total kills. She brings with her added experience after a competitive club season to help her team stay among the league’s best near the top of the Scarlet division.
Georgia Schaefer – Summit Country Day
The MVC’s top returning setter from a season ago, Schaefer helped guide Summit Country Day to a third place finish in the Scarlet division behind the conference’s top-two teams. She amassed 623 total assists and again will pair with her top offensive threat this season.
Kristin Perry – Miami Valley Christian
Perry is part of a duo that returns for MVC that led them offensively a season ago. She averaged 1.95 kills per set finishing just outside the top-10 offensively in the conference. Fellow senior teammate Sarah Brennecke had a similar offensive output in 2021 averaging 1.93 kills per set. The third option offensively is rising junior Brooklyn Gilbert who contributed 1.78 kills per set.
Kelsey Foley – Summit Country Day
Foley is the top returning defensive athlete in the league as she is one of two athletes that totaled over 400 digs last season. She led the league in digs per set average at 5.08. Kate Oates of Cincinnati Chrisitan is the next top returning defensive athlete as she averaged over four digs per set in 2021 with a total of 364 digs.