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ESPN Rise honors Jags volleyball freshman

Outside hitter Courtney Crable of Mercy Academy not only has started from day one, but she also led her team with 493 kills. a .370 hitting percentage and 47 aces. Mercy finished its season as the state runner-up and No. 12 in the POWERADE FAB 50 ESPN RISE National Rankings.  

Coach Todd Garvey has nothing but good things to say about the budding freshman. 

“Courtney was our No. 1 outside hitter," he said. "She is extremely athletic and quick for her size and continues to improve every day. She also has a great work ethic and has a chance to be a very special player. 

“The bigger the game, the better she usually played, which is what impressed me. For a freshman not to feel pressure and rise to the occasion was special.”  

Courtney helped lead the Jags to a 35-6 record this, which included a loss in the state championship game to POWERADE FAB 50 No. 6 Assumption in a very competitive game. Mercy also won the Berkeley Premier Tournament in Tampa, Fla.