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On Sept. 28th at 1 p.m., Koch will return to the hardwood in Crozet one last time as the CNU Captains take on in-state rival Washington & Lee.

“Holding the match at Western allows these two perennial contenders to square off at a neutral site,” said Western Albemarle coach Lance Rogers, “and it gives high school volleyball players in Central Virginia a chance to see some great Division III volleyball.

“The Division I power game being played at the University of Virginia is thrilling, but it is not the only game in town.”

Most girls in this area who want to continue playing volleyball in college have a more realistic chance of playing for a Division III program than a Division I program, Rogers added. This match will give them an opportunity to see what it is like to play at that level.

Washington & Lee boasts a long tradition of success. Over the past decade, they have advanced to the NCAA Tournament eight times and won seven Old Dominion Athletic Conference titles in a row.

In 2006, the Generals advanced to the “Sweet 16” of the NCAA Tournament and they finished the season with a 29-6 record.

W&L is the clear favorite to repeat as conference champions - the team received 10 of the 11 first-place votes in the ODAC preseason poll, as voted on by the league’s coaches.

CNU, currently 2-2 this season, is coming off one of its best seasons ever. The Captains finished a perfect 18-0 in the USA South Conference and ended the year 33-7 overall.

CNU is currently ranked 25th in the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s Preseason Top 25 poll, marking the first time the team has been nationally ranked.

Koch currently ranks second on the team with 31 kills and the Captains' roster also boasts former Waynesboro High standout Sarah Coffey.

Another advantage looms for local volleyball fans with the event.

“There is no admission charge,” Rogers added, noting that UVa has just begun charging admission to its matches this year.

Come join Mike and others as two of the top Division III volleyball programs in Virginia square off for in-state bragging rights.

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Posted by Brent Wilson on September 4, 2008 2:52 PM | Permalink

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