Margaretta The Polar Bears limped to a 4-19 record last year, including a 2-8 mark in the league. Margaretta had just two seniors, so a group of experienced incoming seniors hope to improve that record significantly. Senior Kenadie Saylor was the lone league honoree for the Polar Bears, being named to the honorable mention team. She had 172 assists and a team-high 119 kills, but will be an outside hitter this year. "Our early successes will come from our senior leaders," Kuns said. "Luckily, the team this year already has an amazing bond and the seniors just continue that into on and off court interactions." Raegan Heck, who graduated, was second on last year's team with 111 kills while senior Lillian Belak roped 107. Senior Ellianna Young split time with Saylor at setter, finishing with 211 assists. "I think our strengths this year will be having multiple girls who've played multiple roles for us and having the understanding of many areas of the court," Kuns said. Belak led the defense with 286 digs while junior Ella Limberios added 285. Heck added 167 digs while Saylor contributed 162. Saylor said freshmen Renna Keller and Alyssa Reinbolt could make an impact on the varsity team. "Our weakness, to some, may look like our lack of height," Kuns said. "However, our team is athletic. They can jump higher than some who have several inches on them. We have a solid defense behind those girls as well, so if that ball does get through at the net, we have defenders ready to work hard."