Posted: November 30, 2012

All-Area First Team

Katie Houser — James Wood — Sophomore — Outside Hitter

Building off her stellar freshman campaign, Houser led the Colonels with an area-best 451 kills to go along with 220 digs, 84 aces and 30 blocks. Houser set a single-match record with 35 kills, landed on the All-Region II First Team and was named both Northwestern District Player of the Year and The Winchester Star’s Player of the Year.

Emilee Payne — James Wood — Senior — Setter

Payne was the quarterback of the high-flying Colonel attack, totaling an area-best 565 assists and 140 digs. She was a first team All-Northwestern District selection and helped James Wood win both the district regular season and tournament and advance to the Group AA state quarterfinals.

Kelby Jackson — James Wood — Senior — Libero

A two-time first team All-Northwestern District selection, Jackson was the “captain” of the James Wood defense according to coach Jill Couturiaux. She finished with an area-best 310 digs to go along with 32 aces and 21 assists, was an first team All-Region II selection and even played some outside hitter for the Colonels.


All-Area Second Team

Erica Hepner - Wood — Senior — MB

Tarah Wampler - Wood — Senior — OH