By Jay Neal
sports@jacksonvilleprogress.com
The Jacksonville Fightin’ Maidens received a good bit of recognition as six team members were named to the District 14-4A elite list.
The Maidens, coached by Billie Walley, had one fIrst team choice, Alex Smith, a junior-opposite.
Lakeeya Taylor and Kaitlyn Arrington both picked up second team mention.
Taylor is a junior setter and Arrington, also a junior, plays middle blocker.
Three Maidens, all seniors, also wound up on the honorable mention roll.
They are, Lydia Boyd, a libero, Jessica Hunter, middle blocker and Brittany King, an outside hitter.
King, no doubt, summed up the feelings of many when asked for her thoughts on the achievement.
“It really feels good for Jacksonville volleyball to get recognized (in this way),” King said. “It’s been a long time coming.”
2009 District 14-4A All-District Volleyball Team
Most Valuable Player — Sadie Hilburn, Sr., Whitehouse
Outstanding Setter — Sarah Stanley, Sr., Whitehouse
Outstanding Hitter — Kelci Lind, Jr., Lindale
Co-Outstanding Blocker — Abigail Crawford, Sr., Whitehouse; Kaitlyn White, Jr., Lindale
Outstanding Defender — Ashley Crank, Sr., Whitehouse
Newcomer of the Year — Tiarra Davis, Fr., Henderson
Coach of the Year — Cara Collum, Whitehouse
First Team
Alex Smith, Jr., Jacksonville
Rachel Kidwell, Jr., Whitehouse
Stephanie Alexander, Sr., Whitehouse
Jon Patterson, Sr. Whitehouse
Chrysa Fulcher, Sr., Lindale
Maggie Ragsdale, Sr., Lindale
Julie Fielding, Jr., Henderson
Jenna Shorter, Jr., Henderson
Chelsea Leeder, Sr., Nacogdoches
Kelsey Jackson, Sr., Kilgore
Second team (Jacksonville selections only)
Lakeeya Taylor, Jr.
Kaitlyn Arrington, Jr.
Honorable Mention
Lydia Boyd, Sr.
Jessica Hunter, Sr.
Brittany King, Sr.
