Boys volleyball players to watch for 2016

By Sal Cacciatoresalvatore.cacciatore@newsday.comSeptember 10, 2016

Eastport-South Manor, Senior, Outside Hitter

Byrne is one of the top-seeded Sharks’ top scoring options, and also has the versatility to play libero and setter.

Jericho, Senior, Libero

Chodes combined for 60 digs in Jericho’s two postseason victories last year, helping the Jayhawks reach the Class B county final.

Massapequa, Senior, Setter

Helford is one of the premier playmakers in Nassau County and had 45 assists in last season’s Class A county final victory.

Sachem North, Senior, Outside Hitter

Hannett started for last year’s Long Island champions and state finalists, and will be more involved in the attack in 2016.

Plainview JFK, Senior, Outside Hitter

Kim is the focal point of the Hawks offense and has the ability to hit from any position.

Lindenhurst, Junior, Middle/Outside Hitter

The 6-6 Koehler has been a dominant force in the middle over the past two seasons, and will also play on the outside this year.

Bellmore JFK, Setter, Senior

Levine was instrumental to the Cougars’ Class B county title run, and had 39 assists in the county championship.

Ward Melville, Senior, Setter/Outside Hitter

After running the Patriots offense as one of Suffolk county’s top setters last year, Lilley will get time at outside hitter.

Eastport-South Manor, Junior, Outside Hitter

After being named to the all-state tournament team as a freshman in 2014, Ogeka thrived last season during the Sharks’ run to the county final.

Calhoun, Senior, Outside Hitter

Singh has represented his native India on its under-14, under-16 and under-17 national teams.