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fter an early playoff A:gss last year, the St. avid Celtics are lookâ€" ing for a return to their chamâ€" pionship form that saw them win backâ€"toâ€"back Districtâ€"8 senior girls volleyball titles. And a big part of that return to the championship will be on the shoulders of seniorâ€"setter Marianne Haffner, the key cog of the Celtics‘ offensive machine. â€""It‘s kind of hard because with my club team I don‘t set at all," said Haffner. One part of her game that doesn‘t need any work is the service game, where she conâ€" tinues to be a dominant force. The power of her service game was on display against the _ Monsignor _ Doyle Mustangs last Wednesday on St. David‘s homecourt. Haffner, who is a backâ€" court specialist with her club team the Waterloo Tigers, had to get used to the setter position with the Waterloo squad last year. But she feels that she‘s finally grown into the role with the Celtics, which requires her to set the ball for big hitters on the team like her coâ€"captain â€" Shannon Dietrich. "I‘m working hard on setâ€" ting the ball where they want it," said Haffner. "The pracâ€" tices have really helped, we just need more practice together." Haffner served for eight of her teams 15 points in the fifth and final frame to start the Celtics season off on a winning note in a three sets to two victories. Celtics look for a return to form Bos VrBANAC Chronicle Staff _ "Since I‘ve started playing volleyball I‘ve beer. more of a "I _ love serving," said Haffner. "It‘s my favourite part of volleyball. _ _ The Celtics‘ Ashley Abbot returns a service against the Monsignor Doyle Mustangs last Wednesday at St. David. With only two returning starters, _ coâ€"coach â€" Gary Boland said the team is expecting a lot from veterans like Haffner serving and defensive speâ€" "Without Marianne we are deep trouble because of her experience," said Boland. "We‘re really pleased with her progress so far, and she‘s just an excellent allâ€"around playâ€" er" Beckman and Anne Pezzack. "They‘re both tall and very good athletes, so as they learn their positions they should be fine," said Boland who is sharing the coaching duties with Dan Ingoldsby. Both coaching veterans, hope they can mesh their styles in time for the playoffs where anything can happen. In addition to Haffner and Dietrich, the Celtics boast some decent sized frontâ€"line players like middles Jen "If we can get to the playâ€" offs and have options of the bench I think we‘ll be good," said Boland. _ f â€" Baitic Birch Premium FOR THE FINER THINGS IN WOOD Plywood excellent for Calling All â€" Good, Clean, Dry q Crafters! â€" Ontario White Pine _ 182 Weber St. N. Waterioo {just south of University Ave.) 885â€"5850 ..."...‘Ex.ci‘ti:‘a... E%_W Junior B Action! t AIR DUCT CLEANNG i remove microscopic dust mites B remove up to 82.6% of the I lower energy costs I electrostatic filters available The Clarica Arena, Waterloo Recreation Complex Kids 12 and under FREE when accompanied by an adult Thickness I/m/;.’ ';'2/'8", 1â€"3/8" . .. Wi " to 124 . s s Scroll Saw work., Furniture & patterns 3ply to 13ply thickness Sunday, Dec. 17 â€" 7:00 pm Friday, Dec. 15 â€" 7:30 pm vs GUELPH vs. ELMIRA Nobody Cleans Better Than Steamatic! : _ (519) 893â€"0046 Valerie Poulton