Auburn team preview | Prep volleyball

The Trojans look to improve on last year's league finish with an able core of returning players. Fiaui, an All-SPSL North 4A honorable mention performer last season, keys the Trojans at the setter position, triggering the attack that includes Kindell and Green. The Trojans look to junior outside htter Bruton to step up and provide offense. Auburn competes at the Puget Sound Adidas Invitational on Sept. 14 at Auburn Mountainview High School. The Trojans begin league play at home against Kent-Meridian at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 26.

AUBURN TROJANS

• Coach: Kimberly Farris, eighth year

• Last year: sixth in South Puget Sound League North 4A with a 3-5 record, 3-11 overall

• Top returners: Makaela Kindell, senior, outside hitter, 5-foot-9; Katie Green, junior, middle hitter, 5-8; and Iris Fiaui, senior, setter, 5-7.

• Impact newcomers: Tasia Bruton, junior, outside hitter, 5-10.

• Outlook: The Trojans look to improve on last year’s league finish with an able core of returning players. Fiaui, an All-SPSL North 4A honorable mention performer last season, keys the Trojans at the setter position, triggering the attack that includes Kindell and Green. The Trojans look to junior outside htter Bruton to step up and provide offense. Auburn competes at the Puget Sound Adidas Invitational on Sept. 14 at Auburn Mountainview High School. The Trojans begin league play at home against Kent-Meridian at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 26.