James Wood's Patrick receive volleyball honors

For the second consecutive season, Millbrook High School’s Madison Koeller has been named the Class 4 Northwestern District Volleyball Player of the Year by the district coaches.

Koeller, a senior setter who recently topped 2,000 career assists, led the Pioneers to the district tournament title. Millbrook (21-2) will host Dominion on Tuesday in the Region 4C semifinals.

James Wood’s Adrienne Patrick was voted Coach of the Year by her peers. Patrick led the Colonels to an unbeaten 20-0 record and the district title during the regular season. James Wood (21-1) will play at Rock Ridge on Tuesday in the regional semifinals.

James Wood and Millbrook had four selections each on the 10-player First Team.

Carsyn Vincent (Sr., libero), Kennedy Spaid (Fr., outside hitter), Brenna Corbin (Fr., outside hitter/defensive specialist) and Paige Ahakuelo (Jr., setter) were First Team picks for the Colonels.

Joining Koeller on the First Team for the Pioneers were: Gigi Norris (Fr., defensive specialist), Ashley Roberts (Sr., middle) and Gracie Behneke (Jr., outside hitter).

Handley’s Lindsay Pifer (Sr., setter/outside hitter) also was a First Team pick.

Locals to make the Second Team were: James Wood’s Lexi Taylor (Jr., middle), Hannah McCullough (Jr., setter); Millbrook’s Berkeley Konrady (So., outside hitter) and Sherando’s Helena Ritter (So., outside hitter).

Handley’s Yoana Katrandzhiyska (Sr., libero) and Alexa Gluszak (Jr., outside hitter) were Honorable Mention selections.