BOYS VOLLEYBALL 15 CIAC PLAYERS TO WATCH IN 2022
Luke Bradbury, Darien, Sr.: Another force at the net, Bradbury finished last season, when the Wave went unbeaten, with 254 kills, 180 digs and 78 aces.
Hery Chavez, Enfield, Sr.: Libero-setter notched 121 assists, 191 digs and 60 aces for the Class M runners-up.
Stephen Dayton, Glastonbury, Sr: Top defender back for the 15-4 Guardians.
Vietnah Dinh, Newington, Soph.: Freshman setter led Newington to a 17-2 regular season capped by a trip to the Class M championship game.
Connor Finnigan, New Canaan, Sr.: AllFCIAC player had 288 digs for the 14-3 Rams.
Trevor Herget, Darien, Jr.: Put together a sophomore season that included 376 kills, 168 digs and 83 aces for the FCIAC and Class L champions.
Leo Houser, Barlow, Sr.: Houser, a setter, posted 633 assists, 44 aces, 84 digs and tossed in 27 kills to lead Barlow to an unbeaten season and the Class M and SWC titles.
Matt Knopka, Ridgefield, Soph.: Knopka had 172 assists to help Tigers to the FCIAC semifinals.
Nate McCauley, Masuk, Jr.: Team captain had 140 assists, 124 kills and 89 digs.
Rory McCormack, Xavier, Sr.: McCormack rang up 166 kills and 154 digs for the Falcons.
Isaac McMullin, Darien, Jr: McMullen proved to be an under-the-radar weapon for coach Laurie LaRusso from the libero position, where he made 150 digs and countless passes to set up the attack.
Matt Morgan, Southington, Sr.: Outside hitter was an impact player with 128 kills, 217 digs and 51 aces for 17-3 Blue Knights.
Tim Nugent, Cheshire, Sr.: Nugent had 488 assists and 49 assists as a setter-opposite hitter for the SCC champions.
Drew Rancourt, Enfield, Sr.: Outside hitter had 204 kills to go with 103 digs and 47 aces as Enfield finished 19-3.
Thad Teraszkiewicz, Newtown, Sr.: Outside hitter recorded 158 kills for the SWC finalists.