the bench, a familiar system, and a foundation to build on. Under Wilcosky, the focus is more on the principles of the game than on skill. Junior setter Valia Petrova takes over the reins after transferring from Lees-McCrae College and sitting out last season. Petrova's past is filled with many accolades, including being named the Carolina's-Virginia Athletic Conference (CVAC) Freshman of the Year, First Team All-CVAC and First Team All-CVAC Tournament . Also looking to see time as a setter in a reserve role is senior Jenny Fitch, who posted 531 assists in 2005 for NSU and Division I University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) transfer, sophomore Aley Tallman. Junior co-captain Christina Chubb will anchor the outside hitter position, but will be challenged everyday by junior Andrea Irarrazabal, sophomore Jenerra McGruder and freshman Paola Ruiz. Chubb finished first on the team in kills per game and points per game a season ago and brings 193 collegiate matches of experience on the court with her. Irarrazabal is coming off a sophomore campaign in which she set career highs in kills, assists, aces and digs in a single game. McGruder provided valuable time on the court, starting 14 matches and playing in 75 games as a true freshman. The group also adds, Paola Ruiz, a high caliber athlete from St. Thomas High School. Junior co-captain Emily Carle and fellow junior Melinda Gorman will hold down the middle for the Sharks. Carle finished first on the team in total blocks and was second with a .275 attack percentage a year ago. Gorman placed second on the team with 351 digs and 88 total blocks in a versatile role last season. Junior Andrea Irarrazabal and sophomore transfer Aley Tallman each look to receive playing time on the right side. Irarrazabal, who will also challenge for time on the outside, will find a way to contribute onto the court this season. Tallman brings a year of Division I experience from University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB), a team that advanced to the national tournament a year ago. Senior Jenny Fitch, sophomore Alison Kalish and freshman Kathleen Yony will seek to receive the majority of playing time at libero this season. Fitch, who received a medical red-shirt a year ago, also has playing experience setting for the Sharks. Kalish started 11 matches and played in 80 games in her first year as a Shark a year ago. Yony, a freshman