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2009 Outlook (continued)
“Burgandy is obviously the key to our success,” Pierre said.
“She is one of the country’s best middle blockers and gives us
a legitimate chance against every team on our schedule. I
have high hopes for Burgandy’s senior season.”
Aubrey Bobo returns after red-shirting last year following
shoulder surgery. If she can get back to 100% health, she will
give the Saints great balance and perhaps the two top finishers
in the MAAC. As a freshman, Bobo was a Second Team All-
MAAC pick and two-time MAAC Offensive Player of the Week.
She averaged 3.73 kills/set and posted a .280 attack percent-
age. Bobo also is efficient in the back row, as evidenced by her
2.84 digs per set as a rookie.
Robello, a co-captain alongside McCurty this season, returns
for her senior year and again will see playing time at several
different positions. She has improved her attack each season,
evolving into a real threat on the outside. Pierre may also elect
to use her on the opposite side, depending on Bobo’s progres-
sion. One thing is certain; Robello will be in the rotation and
anchor the Saints’ defense when she rotates back. She has
great vision and instincts, and has even spent time as the
libero and setter over the past three years. The Saints will not
skip a beat at any position she is asked to occupy.
Junior Blair Atkins returns on the right side. Atkins saw time in
22 matches as a sophomore, registering a .213 attack percent-
age. The experienced left-hander adds a different dimension to
the seasoned attack and will compete for an opening-day
starting spot.
Classmate Brittany Lintelman completes the returnees up
front. Lintelman started to find her groove late in her sophomore
campaign and enjoyed a strong spring. After appearing in 20
Senior co-captain Kau’i Robello is the most versatile Saint. matches last year, she could see even more playing time as
This year she will be asked to contribute in the front and back
she continues her development.
row and could again see some time setting or as the libero.
Of the nine freshmen, six will contribute at the net. The most
imposing newcomers are middle blockers Jayme Scymanski
and Amanda Sawlsville who stand 6-4 and 6-3 respectively.
Both players will apprentice McCurty, which should speed up
their development.
Texans Jasmine Brown and Sarah Sivertson are highly-
touted newcomers who could contribute right away. Brown
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