2026 Volleyball Preview: Elmwood loading up for big year with entire starting lineup returning

Aug 7

6 min read

Elmwood Trojans volleyball — Elmwood head coach Chelsea Brown (left), Gianna Ramirez (2nd from left), Payge Ryan (middle), Wren Kellenberger (2nd from right) and Cheyenne Burge (right). Jonathan Michel/Clutch Sports Media

ELMWOOD — It’s an exciting time for the Elmwood volleyball program.

The Trojans are coming off a 23-win season and have a wealth of experience for the first time in several years. Four seniors — middle Cheyenne Burge, outside hitter Gianna Ramirez, setter Payge Ryan and libero Wren Kellenberger — have all been starters since their freshman year and are pumped to go out on a strong note.

After seeing so much time together on and off the court over the past few years, the Trojans have a top-notch bond that they believe can lead them to their best season in their careers.

It’s not just their bond that’s special either; Elmwood has strong depth with 21 players in its program as a small school. Lexi Begner, Gwen Agan and Lia Hulslander are other returning starters and make up three of the Trojans’ eight juniors that will contribute heavily.

Hear from head coach Chelsea Brown, Burge, Ramirez, Ryan and Kellenberger and get to know this year’s Elmwood volleyball team in its season preview below:

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