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Amelia Anselmi leads Herald-Tribune preseason volleyball player poll

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Amelia Anselmi leads Herald-Tribune preseason volleyball player poll
Summary

Venice High setter Amelia Anselmi secured the top spot in the Herald-Tribune preseason fan poll, receiving 55% of the total votes cast. The survey followed the release of The Elite 11, a list identifying top volleyball players across Sarasota and Manatee counties. Selections for the Elite 11 list were based on a combination of past performance and expectations for the upcoming 2026 season. Anselmi, a 5-foot-9 senior, recorded 836 assists, 158 digs, 35 aces, and 19 kills in 93 sets during the 2025 season. She also contributed six blocks while helping Venice High achieve a 16-13 record. The poll results provide a baseline for player recognition as the local volleyball season begins.

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  • •Amelia Anselmi received 55% of the fan votes in the Herald-Tribune preseason poll.
  • •Anselmi is a 5-foot-9 senior setter for Venice High.
  • •The Elite 11 list features top players in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
  • •Anselmi totaled 836 assists and 158 digs during the 2025 season.
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The Herald-Tribune unveiled the Sarasota-Manatee counties' top volleyball players entering the 2026 season. See who you voted as No. 1

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