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November 20, 2009

N.H. volleyball: Schwarz twins, Salem's Kinney earn top honors

Twins Katie and Megan Schwarz earned Division 1 all-state volleyball honors after leading Londonderry to its first state title.

The sisters, who are both 5-foot-9 outside hitters, combined for 51 kills in the 3-1 championship match victory over Spaulding. The Lancers finished the season 19-2.

Meanwhile, Salem's Jason Kinney was named the boys' MVP.

Kinney recorded 21 kills and 7 blocks in a 3-1 championship match victory over Timberlane.

Division 1

First team: Cassie Larocque, Alvirne; Holly Zaharchuck, Bishop Guertin; Amelia Raymond, Goffstown; Lilly Knudsen, Merrimack; Mikayla Floyd, Pinkerton; Melissa Ouellet, Salem; Megan Schwarz, Londonderry; Katie Schwarz, Londonderry; Leah Thomas, Spaulding

Locals on second team: Kacie Connal, Pinkerton

Local honorable mention: Kendall Hill, Timberlane

MVP: Holly Zaharchuk, Bishop Guertin

Coach of Year: Lauren Graham, Bishop Guertin

Division 2

First team: Becca Gosselin, Bedford; Bristol Whitcher, Gilford; Jenna Lembo, Gilford; Ashlee Daoust, Hollis-Brookline; Bri Leonard, Milford; Brianna Datti, Oyster River; Rosa Drummond, Portsmouth; Bridget Finnigan, St. Thomas; Holly Hancock, Winnisquam

Local honorable mention: Jacqui Perry, Pelham

MVP: Brianna Datti, Oyster River

Coach of Year: Jennifer Werda, Plymouth

Boys volleyball

First-team: Nick Berry, Londonderry; Nick Conidas, Coe-Brown; Jason Kinney, Salem; Dan Tiner, Salem; Chris Barnes, Salem; Terry Matatall, Timberlane; Conor Dube, Timberlane; Steve Curry, Pinkerton; Joon-Ho Lee, Pinkerton

locals on second team: Matt Hersey, Londonderry; C.J. DeMarco, Salem; Matt Dionne, Timberlane; Tim Anderson, Timberlane; Tom Morini, Pinkerton

MVP: Jason Kinney, Salem

Coach of Year: David Starin, Londonderry

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