Borderline 16 Hawks 2nd at Asics Junior National Volleyball Championship
The 16 Hawks traveled to Chicago to play in the 48 team, Asics Junior National Volleyball Championships, 6/13-6/15. Opening the tournament, they cruised against their opponents with a dominating offense. Going into the medal play, the Hawks surprised a nationally qualified Chicago Juniors club in 2 games. The all OVR finals pitted Borderline against CVC 16 Black. The Hawks were handed their only loss of the tournament as they took second in gold. The Hawks compiled a 3-day tournament record of 9 victories against 1 loss. They travel to Dallas and start play on July 1 for the USAV Nationals. [tournament report]
Miami University Volleyball: 2008 Schedules
See some great volleyball at the RedHawks' matches!
Miami University Volleyball: 2008 RedHawk Summer Camps
July 16-17: Advanced High School Setter-Hitter Camp
- Two sessions daily: 9:30-11:30am and 1:00-4:00pm
- Withrow Court, Miami University
July 15-16: General Skills Camp (3rd through 8th grades)
- Now also accepting volleyball campers who are in the 3rd and 4th grade!
- 5:30-8:30pm
- Withrow Court, Miami University
For both Miami camps, see the 2008 RedHawk Summer Camp flyer for complete information and to register.
Ohio Valley Region Inc. Kaepa®-USA 2008 Girls' Volleyball Championships: Results
- May 3: 10s, 11s, 12s Plutonium-Zinc
- May 4: 12s Gold-Chromium, 13N
- May 10: 14N, 14R Gold-Radon, 15N
- May 11: 14R Carbon-Zirconium, 16N, 16R, 17N
- May 17: 13R, 15R Aluminum-Cobalt
- May 18: 15R Gold-Platinum, 17R, 18N, 18R
Jackie O'Meara commits to SCC!
Jackie O'Meara of Borderline 18 Red, committed to Sinclair College. Sinclair College is a Division II NJCAA school. They participate in the OCCAC (Ohio Community College Athletic Conference). Last year, 2007, the Tartans took 3rd in the conference. Here Jackie will play for the Tartans, while she is perusing her degree in Radiology. Best of luck for the Future Jackie!
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Danessa Cutter Commits To Hanover College
Danessa Cutter, Kaepa Borderline 18 Hawks, has committed to play for the Hanover College Panthers while pursuing a degree in Secondary Education. Hanover College is a NCAA Division III school and participate in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC). The Panthers come off of a very successful season, having won the conference title and participating in the NCAA Div. III National Championship Tournament.
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Leah Cole Commits to “The Mount” (College of Mount St. Joseph)
Leah Cole, Kaepa Borderline 18 Red, has committed to play volleyball for “The Mount”. The College of Mount St. Joseph is a Division III school located in Cincinnati. The Lions play in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) where they have won eight HCAC titles in nine years of play. Leah will pursue a degree in Special Education while attending The Mount.
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15 Red Win Again!
Borderline 15 Red won gold at Phillips Hall on May 3. The team coached by Dana Heileman, took gold for the second time this season. The 15 Red ladies persevered in a hard fought final match by beating a higher ranked opponent in three games. [tournament report]
Borderline 13 Red Captures Gold!
On April 26 in Middletown the Borderline 13 Redhots achieve perfection by finishing the day 5-0 in route to the championship. The team finally turned the corner after winning silver in their first six tournaments and second place in gold last weekend in Syndey, Ohio. Congratulations Redhots on a job well done! [tournament report]
Elizabeth Botts Accepts Offer at Depauw
| Elizabeth Ann Botts, Borderline 18 Red, is pleased to announce she has accepted an offer to play volleyball at Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Founded in 1837 by the Methodist Church, DePauw University, an NCAA Division III school, is a private, selective, coeducational, residential, undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and School of Music. Depauw is a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) and is comprised of twelve teams in nine states. |
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17 Red Win Gold at Phillips!
After two second place finishes at Sidney early in the season and at Wittenberg the week before, the Firecrackers were determined to finish on top... The Borderline team quickly sealed the tournament win as they won 15- 9 to close the day on top. [tournament report]
Kim Rosen Commits to Shawnee State!
Kim Rosen (Kaepa Borderline 18 Hawks) verbally committed to play volleyball for the Bears of Shawnee State University in 2009. Shawnee State University is an NAIA Division school located in Portsmouth, Ohio, and competes in the American Mideast Conference. Congratulations Kim!
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15 Red Goes Undefeated!
Borderline 15 Red won 1st Place Gold with a perfect 12-0 day on April 12 at Phillips Hall, Miami University. [tournament report]
Courtney Flory Signs with Indiana University East
| Courtney Flory (Kaepa Borderline 18 Hawks) signed with Indiana University East. Congratulations, Courtney! |
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18 Red Wins at Withrow!
Borderline 18 Red won the Gold at Withrow Court, Miami University, on April 13, 2008. [tournament report]
Consistency Pays Off for 14 Attack!
The 14 Attack team, coached by Jon Bennett, took 1st place in Silver on Sunday, March 30, at the 2008 Mid East Qualifier... 14 Attack ended the weekend with a 5-3 record, finishing 1st in Silver and 15th overall in the 2008 Mid-East Qualifier. [tournament report]
The 16 Hawks Pull Off the Trifecta and a Trip to Nationals!
The Borderline 16 Hawks completed a successful run in three major tournaments... The American Bid to the National Championships in Dallas went to the Borderline 16 Hawks as they qualified for the 2nd year in a row. [tournament report]
Volleyball Summer School with Greg Ulland
Summer School Courses are an alternative or supplement to Private Lessons and Summer Camps for Greater Cincinnati Volleyball Players. Courses to be offered include "All Skills", "Outside Hitters", "Middle Hitters", and "Setters". Greg Ulland, the instructor, is the current head coach of Boys' Volleyball at Moeller High School and Head Coach of Girls' Volleyball at Sycamore High School.
He has coached 2 NCAA Division I All-Americans, 2 NCAA Division II All-Americans and over 60 NCAA Intercollegiate Volleyball Players. See the Volleyball Summer School flyer for complete information.
Borderline Tournament Schedule
Borderline's Tournament Schedule is online now. New entries are reflected as teams enter, and pools and officials will be posted by the week of each tournament.
- January 12, January 13
- February 17
- February 23, February 24
- March 1, March 2
- March 15, March 16
- March 29, March 30
- April 5, April 6
- April 12, April 13
- April 19, April 20
- April 26, April 27
- May 3, May 4
Borderline Coach and Alumnus Receive Collegiate Honors
Michele Metzler of the 2007 Borderline 18 Hawks was named "Freshman of the Year" by the Mid American Conference coaches on Thursday, November 15. At the same ceremony, Miami RedHawks Head Coach and Borderline Master Coach Carolyn Condit was named "Coach of the Year". Read the full story at the RedHawks' website! |
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Borderline Handbook 2008
The Borderline Handbook 2008 is available now. Our Handbook details general information, fees and due dates, rules, grievance procedures, and much more... it's required reading for all Borderline athletes!
Fundraising: Ads in the Borderline Player Guide
Advertisement in the Borderline Player Guide has been our biggest fundraiser. It has been necessary to make changes to our advertisement policy as our club continues to grow, so please read our 2008 information carefully.
Thinking About College?
Every member of our Oxford program competing in the age groups of 18-, 17-, and 16- and Under may develop their own recruiting page on the Borderline website. Compile your information and send it to webmaster@borderlinevbc.org. You can update it each season until you graduate or leave the program. See the Borderline Scouting Report for examples. You may start developing your page and submit it as soon as you accept our offer to be a part of the program.
Last Season's Highlights Archived
Our 2006-2007 season highlights have been moved to the Borderline Archives.
