The Republican Newspaper has chosen high school all-star teams since 1919, beginning with "All-City" teams. All-Western Massachusetts teams were first published in 1933, and Fall 2007 marks the 19th publication of All-scholastic and All-Academic teams. The Republican All-Scholastic teams, published after the end of each season, recognize outstanding acheivement in each sport. Players were chosen by staff writers after season-long observations and input from coaches.
First Team Selections
CAROLINE BOYD, Minnechaug - Senior middle hitter was one of the integral parts of the Falcons' success this season; nine kills in crucial late-season win over Westfield; first selection to All-Scholastic volleyball, but has made it several times as member of Minnechaug indoor and outdoor track teams.
LAURA CARAKER, Amherst - Senior outside-rightside hitter was most improved player and offensive player of the year for the Hurricanes; four-year Junior Olympic player; had best match in Senior Night win over East Longmeadow; four-year member of honor roll; hopes to play volleyball in college.
ANDREA DAVIS, Longmeadow - Senior outside hitter captained the Lancers to a second straight Western Massachusetts Division II championship and repeated as the team's offensive player of the year; recorded 260 kills and 256 digs this season, including 26 kills in a crucial win over Amherst on Senior Night; has been a member of the Western Mass. Elite Junior Olympic team for the past three seasons; 2008 Bay State Games silver medalist.
BRITTANY DUSSAULT, Chicopee Comp - Middle hitter capped a stellar career with 253 kills, 158 aces and 73 blocks as a senior; three-time team MVP, two-year captain and repeat first-team selection; honor roll student; two-year varsity softball captain.
JULIA McWILLIAMS, Minnechaug - ýSenior outside hitter had a breakout season in leading the Falcons to a 12-6 record and a Western Massachusetts Division II tournament berth; had 10 kills in quarterfinal loss to Amherst and eight kills in a 3-0 regular-season victory over Amherst; also plays basketball.
HEATHER MEARS, Amherst - Senior setter led Hurricanes in assists for the second straight season; team MVP; also voted team MVP of Spalding Showcase of Champions; came up big in Senior Night win over East Longmeadow; Western Mass. Elite 18 Junior Olympic player; repeat first-teamer; honor roll; hopes to play college volleyball.
JENNIFER MEARS, Amherst - Senior outside hitter led Hurricanes in digs, aces and kills; sister of All-Scholastic first teammate Heather; co-captain was named team's defensive player of the year; successful on 98 percent of serves; 20 digs in victory over East Longmeadow; two-year member of Western Mass. Elite 18 Junior Olympics; honor roll; hopes to play college volleyball.
CHRISTINA MENTOR, Longmeadow - Senior middle blocker holds Lancers' single-game block record; successful on 92.4 percent of her serves and led team in serve receptions per game; tri-captain and four-year varsity player; NHS member; first-team pick in skiing; hopes to attend UMass.
JESSIE SCHNEPP, East Longmeadow - Senior outside hitter was one of the most exciting players to watch in the area; led team with 94 aces, 331 kills and 215 digs as Spartans earned top seed in Division II tournament and reached sectional final; 34 kills against Turners Falls; nine aces and 21 digs against Amherst; first-team All-Scholastic in track; headed to University of New Hampshire on a volleyball scholarship.
REGINA SIBILIA, Agawam - Senior setter led the Brownies offense with her passing and serving; aced 10 serves in a row in match against West Side; team captain; all-league; three-year Junior Olympic player and 2008 Bay State Games silver medalist; NHS secretary accepted at WNEC and Newbury; also applied to Syracuse, Quinnipiac and Endicott; youth lacrosse instructor.
NATALIE ZUCKER, Longmeadow - Senior setter-opposite hitter had 466 assists, 291 digs and 69 aces for Western Massachusetts Division II champions; two-time team MVP; crucial to Lancers' comeback win over East Longmeadow; 2008 Bay State Games silver medalist. and three year setter for Western Mass. Junior Olympic Elite team; NHS member hopes to major in engineering.
Second Team Selections
Sonia Brown Jr. Amherst
Jenna Carando Sr. Longmeadow
Tiffany Carhart Sr. Minnechaug
Chelsea Crawford Sr. Westfield
Camryn Falvey Sr. Minnechaug
Jessica Friedrich Jr. Agawam
Lynsey Keator Sr. Longmeadow
Melissa Lemelin Sr. East Longmeadow
Kristen Lombardo So. East Longmeadow
Karelisse Lopez Sr. Holyoke
Caroline Martin So. Longmeadow
Sulamita Mosijchuk Sr. West Springfield
Emily Pansa Sr. East Longmeadow
Erin Sweeney Jr. Chicopee Comp
Becky Tenczar Sr. Chicopee
