PCVC teams set for eighth season of competition

Polk County Volleyball Club is preparing to kick off its eighth season of competition with three travel squads and a new organizational structure.

PCVC has created a team manager position for each squad, with parents filling those roles. Team managers will oversee all functions for each squad, with PCVC co-founder Renae Waldman still helping run the entire organization.

All three PCVC teams will begin play Jan. 7 at the Southeast Alliance Volleyball League Ice Breaker in Spartanburg.

Here’s a look at each PCVC team for the 2023 season:

PCVC Heather 13U
Coach: Heather Drumheller
Managers: Jessica Greve, Lindsay Lewis

Players
Abby Lewis
Elena Greve
Claire Lawrence
Renee Bright
Abby Pruitt
Jill Brown
Olivia Kik
Allie Lewis
Kenzie Alm

Schedule
Jan. 7-8: SAVL Ice Breaker, Spartanburg
Feb. 11-12: SAVL Adidas Challenge, Spartanburg
Feb. 18-19: Charlotte AAU Grand Prix, Charlotte
Feb. 25-26: SAVL Alliance Champions Weekend, Spartanburg
March 4-5: SAVL Spring Madness, Spartanburg
April 1-2: SAVL Championships, Spartanburg

PCVC Kara 15U
Coach: Kara Overholt
Assistants: Amberlyn Scruggs, Ella Waldman
Manager: Jamie Scruggs

Players
Mahaley Wilson
Aslyn Scruggs
Riyah Schroyer
Brooklyn Jones
Louisa Wood
Ava Evans
Jessie Bradley
Cate Brown
Chayse Hagins
Kinsley Lancaster
Blakelee Smith

Schedule
Jan. 7-8: SAVL Ice Breaker, Spartanburg
Feb. 11-12: SAVL Adidas Challenge, Spartanburg
Feb. 25-26: SAVL Alliance Champions Weekend, Spartanburg
March 4-5: SAVL Spring Madness, Spartanburg
April 1-2: SAVL Championships, Spartanburg

PCVC Shawn 17U
Coach: Shawn Corhn
Manager: April Kelley
Note: PCVC Shawn will compete in 16U Club, 16U Open and 17U Club divisions during the season as a mixed-age group squad

Players
Ada Kelley
Zaelea Eller
Hayden Blackwell
Kylie Lewis
Charley Dusenbury
Junie Mae Mitchell
Beija Olivari
Reeve Carroll

Schedule
Jan. 7-8: SAVL Ice Breaker, Spartanburg
Jan. 28-29: K2 Wilderness Clash, Knoxville
Feb. 25-26: SAVL Alliance Champions Weekend, Spartanburg
March 4-5: SAVL Spring Madness, Spartanburg
March 18-19: Libery Classic, Spartanburg
April 1-2: SAVL Championships, Spartanburg
April 15-16: Battle In The ‘Burg, Spartanburg
April 29-30: 2023 Charlotte JVA Challenge, Charlotte