Chilton County’s volleyball team received some reinforcements in the form of a couple of transfers from other schools.

Senior libero Courtney Coburn transferred from Billingsley, and freshman outside hitter Diana Guerrero transferred from Florida. Both will either start or play significant roles, adding to the Tigers’ depth, coach Misty Jones said.

“We were going to have Diana as one of our setters, but we wanted her hitting because she’s more advanced as a hitter,” Jones said.

Coburn, meanwhile, will serve as a defensive specialist along with fellow senior Kayla Ray, a starter off last season’s squad.

Sophomore Kacy Sanders brings impressive credentials from the B-team squad and will now be counted on to solidify that position for the varsity.

“She plays travel ball, so she’s familiar with the game,” Jones said.

Senior Keondra Looney is a returning starter at outside hitter, and she will rotate with juniors Tori Bell and Jahoya Austin.

At middle hitter will be Keona DeJarnett and Brooke Lewis, two sophomores who nonetheless bring playing experience to the position.

Jones said she saw improvement from her players after a summer that featured two practices each week and a team camp, hosted by Middle Tennessee State University assistant coach Quan Scott, in late June.

The summer practices focused on conditioning and fundamental techniques, while the Tigers began full weeks of practice on July 28.

A varsity-junior varsity scrimmage was held Tuesday.

“We were getting everybody in the rhythm of playing,” Jones said. “It went well.”

In their first games of the season, the Tigers host Autaugaville and Bibb County beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

2011 schedule

8/18 Autaugaville, Bibb Co.

8/22 at Isabella

8/23 Calera, McAdory

8/29 Brookwood

8/30 at Thorsby

9/1 Paul Bryant

9/6 at Central-Tuscaloosa

9/8 at Paul Bryant

9/12 Isabella

9/15 Central-Tuscaloosa

9/19 at Jemison

9/26 at Brookwood

9/27 at Calera

10/1 Chilton County Tournament

10/4 at Jemison

10/6 Montevallo