After a disappointing fourth-place finish last year in the Seamount League, the Hazen volleyball squad is looking to rebound this year.

And while the Highlanders lost seven seniors to graduation this season, coach Zach Orcutt still has high hopes for his team.

“While we turned over a significant portion of our roster and will be fairly young, the talent on this squad should allow us to challenge for the Seamount League title,” he said in an email.

This year, the Highlanders will be led by junior Taliah Coe and Sophomore Alicia Ngyuen, but Orcutt said Jordan Shively, Anna McCallum and Kassie Thyomazin were all players to keep an eye on. Orcutt also has high expectations for his younger athletes.

“We are expecting big contributions from some freshmen and athletes who are getting their first opportunity on varsity,” he said.

Season opener

Hazen volleyball opened its season Wednesday at home against Forest Ridge and will play Lindbergh on Tuesday.