1994 Prep Preview: Girls’ Volleyball : Six Teams to Watch : Laguna Beach

Coach: Michael Soylular (fourth year).

1993: 22-8 overall, 10-0 in the Pacific Coast League. Lost in the Southern Section Division I semifinals and Division I State quarterfinals to Corona del Mar.

Key returners: Michelle Christ, 6-1, middle blocker, Jr.; Christy Collisson, 5-8, setter, Sr.; Megan Garner, 5-7, outside hitter, Sr.; Erika Hansen, 5-10, outside hitter, Jr.; Rose Kuhn, 5-9, outside hitter, Sr.; Lisa Ravensberg, 6-0, middle blocker, Sr.; Nikki Smitt, 5-5, back row, Sr.

Key newcomers: Ashley Englender, 5-5, outside hitter, Jr.; Kelly Garner, 5-8, outside hitter, So.; Molly Jahrous, 5-6, outside hitter, So.; Lea Kirkpatrick, 5-6, outside hitter, Fr.; Perrin Stitick, 6-1, middle blocker, Jr.; Tara Thompson, 5-5, outside hitter, So.; Tristen Yamamoto, 5-5, setter, Jr.; Carrie Zeller, 5-6, outside hitter, Jr.

Outlook: Collisson, a second-team All-Division I selection, returns to quarterback the Artists. “I feel good about our experience at setter and we’re solid in the middle,” Soylular said. Ravensberg, Christ and Kuhn will play key roles for the Artists.