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Tribune's All-Hillsborough County Volleyball Team

Tribune photo by JASON BEHNKEN

Five-year starter and Notre Dame commit, Christina Theofilos, led the Berkeley Prep Buccaneers with 517 assists and 379 digs.

By NICK WILLIAMS

nwilliams@tampatrib.com

Published: December 28, 2008

ABOUT THE TEAM: The Tribune's All-Hillsborough County volleyball team was selected by staff writer Nick Williams. The team was selected based on regular-season and postseason performances. The various all-conference teams selected by the county's head coaches were strongly considered. The Tribune's player and coach of the year will be announced at the annual Parade of Athletes banquet in May.

FIRST TEAM

Danielle Erb, Plant, Senior, Outside Hitter: Named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 5A Player of the Year, the James Madison-bound hitter led Plant with 352 kills and 238 digs.

Jordan Burgess, Berkeley Prep, Freshman, Outside Hitter: Six-foot freshman led Berkeley with 336 kills, 283 digs and 41 aces.

Maddie Martin, Plant, Junior, Outside Hitter: Penn State commit missed a few weeks with an ankle injury but still dominated with 198 kills, 47 aces and 25 blocks.

Dana Malinowski, Tampa Prep, Senior, Middle Hitter: FACA All-Star helped Terrapins reach state final four with 302 kills, 72 blocks and 251 digs.

Lindsay Young, Berkeley Prep, Junior, Middle Hitter: Helped Berkeley reach 3A final four with 242 kills and 57 blocks.

Ali McCurdy, Plant, Junior, Libero: Duke commit was Plant's defensive specialist with 454 digs and 284 serves received.

Christina Theofilos, Berkeley Prep, Senior, Setter: Five-year starter and Notre Dame commit led the Buccaneers with 517 assists and 379 digs.

SECOND TEAM

Chelsea Morris, Durant, OH; Gabby Fernandez, Bayshore Christian, OH; Alena Ransom, Tampa Prep, OH; Erica Almerico, Academy of the Holy Names, OH; Lindsey Watson, Brandon, Setter; Becca Howard, Plant, Setter

HONORABLE MENTION

Academy of the Holy Names: Maria Laratta, Jessica Gordon, Annie Swanson. Alonso: Kaitlin Liguori. Armwood: Emilee Taylor. Bayshore Christian: Sami Stokes, Valencia King, Amanda Mirabella. Berkeley Prep: MacKenzie Dagostino, Chelsea Parker, Natasha Rowland. Brandon: Aly Woodlee, Audra Geniesse. Cambridge: Katelyn Wolcott. Durant: Kelsey Horton, Lindi Oest. Freedom: Natalie Ditmarsen. Gaither: Katie Kamm. Leto: Fatimah Dominguez. Newsome: Hillary Byrd. Plant: Ariel Ley, Leah Jordan, Jordan Dickie, Cameron Hill. Providence Christian: Jenny Sosa. Riverview: Chelsey Pachoud. Sickles: Lauren Ramsey, Madison Comperry. Tampa Prep: Anna Dalence, Caroline Dillabough. Wharton: Rachel Rackoczy.