By:  Joe Lancello

William Penn University’s volleyball team is getting ready to open their season this weekend.  A year ago, the Statesmen finished 19-15 overall, the most wins for the team since 2012.  Statesmen Coach Aleesha Cleaver was asked about the team’s strong points.

“I’m not sure yet. I think it’s going to be nice when we can finally play somebody other than ourselves and see how we match up.  We brought a lot of talent in and we have a lot of good pieces.  I think for us, it’s going to be figuring out who to put where and who stands out and who performs and is night in and night out being that player we need to contribute and who’s performing.”

The Statesmen return sophomore middle blocker Corrin Lepper, who was third team all-conference last season.  The Statesmen play four games Friday and Saturday (8/23 & 24) at a tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas.  Their home opener will be the Wendy’s Invitational August 31 and September 1.