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makes her way to Loudonville from Houston and her athleticism As difficult as it will be to make up for Kobayashi’s steady
rivals McCurty’s. Both players stand just 5-9, and while Brown defense, the Saints will have a more testing challenge replac-
makes up for the height she lacks with tremendous leaping ing the program’s best all-time setter.
ability, Sivertson brings a relentless work ethic to the court
each day.
Setter
Like Brown, Brennan Johnson is an explosive athlete who
April London was far and away the best setter ever to come
can finish with authority despite standing just 5-9. The
through the program. Her arrival in Loudonville signaled the
Providence native was one of the top players in Rhode Island
start of a new era, and she anchored a class that captured the
and has a promising future at Siena. Colleen Ahearn, a 6-2
MAAC Championship in all four of her years at Siena. As
spiker from Cresskill, N.J., can contribute in the middle or the
impressive as her 5,356 assists were, the intangibles she
right side. Her size will allow Pierre to match up with some of
brought to the program may be more difficult to overcome.
the bigger schools on this year
She was a suma cum laude graduate and First Team
’s slate.
Academic All-District selection in addition to serving as the
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team’s decision maker and floor general.
Kathi Kobayashi graduated in May as the school’s all-time The pressure to fill her shoes rests in the soft hands of 6-1
leader in digs. The diminutive libero solidified Siena’s defense freshman phenom Elizabeth Ives. The prized recruit in
throughout her four-year career and will be difficult to replace. Pierre’s monstrous class, Ives’ resume indicates she is more
Although Robello is a logical option, two talented returnees than capable of stepping in and controlling the offense.
are flanked by a pair of newcomers to help make up for the
defensive loss.
Ives graduated as her school’s all-time career leader in assists,
and was regarded as one of the top setters in the talent-rich
In her twin sister’s absence, Brianne Bobo stepped into a Houston Region of Texas. She played her club volleyball with
bigger role and was a key member of last year’s champion ship some of the top players in the country, so she should have little
roster. After playing primarily in the back row as a freshman, trouble adjusting to the Division I game. Still, there figures to
Bobo appeared in all 33 matches last year, splitting time be a learning curve with Ives and Siena’s returning attackers.
between defensive specialist and outside hitter. She recorded How quickly everyone comes together will largely determine
2.31 digs and posted a .188 attack percentage. Her diversity the team’s early-season success.
will be a great asset again this fall.
In addition to Ives, Sivertson and Robello can also efficiently
Classmate Aimee Gosse also appeared in all 33 matches and dictate the action and control the ball if called upon at setter.
saw a good amount of time spelling Kobayashi as libero.
Gosse averaged 2.3 digs/set and is regarded as a steady
Schedule
player with a great attitude.
The Saints play their first 14 matches of the season in the
Hawaiian Lesli Akeo may very well have the opportunity to
Empire State, though they have just three home matches over
win the libero job from day one and follow in Kobayashi’
that stretch.
s
footsteps. Akeo pioneered back-to-back state championships
The season begins in Syracuse on the final weekend of August
on the Island, and if the success Kobayashi and Robello have
enjoyed is any indication, her future is a bright one.
where Siena takes on Sacramento State and New Hampshire
in addition to the host, Orange, in the two-day Invitational.
Classmate Arielle Smith is a local product who adds depth to
Following a mid-week match at Big East foe St. John’s, the
the back row. She enjoyed great success in high school and is
Saints return to New York City to partake in the Long Island
a welcome addition to the program.
University Invitational in Brooklyn. There Siena will take on
Georgia, LIU and Colgate.
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