New England Roundup: Connecticut
From the ESPN Boston High School area blog Blog by Matt Stout (link)
Tim Guernsey answered the question like he’s been asked it a million time before.
No, the RHAM volleyball coach doesn’t know how many consecutive games his team has won.
Really.
“Nope,” he said, chuckling. “I have no idea. It’s for writers.”
He does, however, remember the last [...]
Net Gain: Tessa Smolinski
Posted by Ben Rohrbach on ESPN
Backstage at the Gatorade Player of the Year Program, we’re constantly searching for what we call “three-pillar” candidates-those who possess athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character
We strike it rich with those contenders who seem to raise all three pillars a notch. RHAM (Conn.) High senior volleyball standout Tessa Smolinski [...]
Kelsey Welling and Tessa Smolinski 1st Team All State
Undefeated RHAM topples East Catholic
By Journal Inquirer Staff It may be that the RHAM High volleyball team — with seven seniors returning from the 2008 Class M champions — is the best in the state.
East Catholic of Manchester certainly won’t argue the point.
Ali Carlson had nine kills as RHAM breezed past No. 8 East Catholic 3-0 in a Class [...]
RHAM will play for CCC
By RICH ZALUSKY
Earlier this year when asked about the Central Connecticut Conference girls volleyball tournament, RHAM coach Tim Guernsey was excited about having that kind of preparation heading into the state tournament. (link)
Over the last two days, RHAM has taken care of business and finds itself playing for the tournament championship.
Top seeded RHAM [...]
RHAM’s Smolinski Chosen as Hartford Courant Player to Watch
Hartford Courant Five Players To Watch
Sarah Beres, Ellington, OH, Sr.: Powerful attacker getting Division I looks.
Jessica Frankowski, Farmington, OH, Sr.: Can control matches with her offense and defense.
Dianne Gan, Conard, S, Sr.: Area’s top setter will help Chieftains contend.
Kelly Myers, Coventry, OH, Jr.: Had breakout sophomore year until sustaining hand injury.
Tessa Smolinski, RHAM, OH, Sr.: [...]