Coach: Tee Pimsarn

Last season’s record: 15-22, 0-7 in Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red; lost to St. Ignatius 25-15, 25-19 in 3A St. Ignatius Regional semifinals

Top returning players: Bella Gray, jr. OH; Marcelina Kozaczka, sr. P; Lilly Boyle, sr. MH; Jordan Rossi, jr. MH; Sophia Leonardi, sr. L; Lily Sampey, sr. OH/RS; Hailey Bernahl, jr. S; Emma Kure, jr. DS

Key newcomers: Kennedy Gonsalves, sr. DS; Sofia Grossman, jr. S/RS; Emily Drumm, so. MH/P; Maggie Hiller, so. College commitments: Leonardi (DePauw)

Worth noting: The Friars, who improved by eight victories in 2024, should continue to progress with an experienced group led by all-around standout Gray (team-high 177 kills and 169 digs, 26 aces) and libero Leonardi (team-high 180 digs and 49 aces), both 2024 All-GCAC selections. Kozaczka (147 kills), Boyle (106 kills, 33 blocks) and Rossi (team-high 38 blocks, 91 kills, 38 aces) join Gray as third-year starters and Bernahl was a mid-season callup. Grossman played junior varsity last season after transferring.