By John Goolsby, Prep Sports EditorIRONDALE- Shades Valley head volleyball coach Kimberly Cook is looking to build on last year’s Area runner-up finish despite losing eight seniors. Cook has four returning players, two freshmen and two sophomores, that will be contributing to the 2023 team. “She is a dynamic player for us and is a big hitter who jumps 10 feet 2 inches.”“Wright is a setter, but she is also a hitter for us, and Peake is an outside hitter,” Cook said. “It’s important to know they are not just volleyball players but distinguished young ladies who represent their community in the best light they can.”“They are overall leaders, Cook said. The 2023 Lady Mountie volleyball team starts their season this Thursday against Gardendale and Hewitt in Trussville.
