A New Sheriff in Town
Oak Ridge volleyball's fresh face is catalyst for War Eagles
Samantha Uber
Oct 18, 2018, 5:00 am
Her fresh face is also a ray of light for the girls as well. Vype
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New Oak Ridge volleyball head coach Rachel Croley has the War Eagles poised for a potentially long playoff run.
With a large of amount of coaching turnover, the new coaches brought along a sense of hope in Oak Ridge’s attempt to redeem itself from an early playoff exit last year.
The Lady War Eagles are no stranger to struggles lately, so a clean slate may just be what they needed.
Croley has a tremendous past as a former assistant head coach for the War Eagles cross town rivals, The Woodlands Highlanders.
There, she was under the coaching of Terri Wade where she gained experience to help her in running her own successful volleyball program. She has been to playoffs often and even went on to the State tournament with TWHS.
“It has been very positive,” Croley said of her transition to Oak Ridge. “I love these girls and it’s been great.”
A new environment is tough for everyone, but Croley is ready to take it head on with positivity and teamwork.
Her fresh face is also a ray of light for the girls as well.
“I love her. Even when we’re not doing good she will always be positive and help you,” senior setter Kenzie Arent said.
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Singleton had hit .171 with a .239 on-base percentage, no homers and two RBIs in 17 spring training games. The 33-year-old batted .234 with a .321 on-base percentage, 13 homers and 42 RBIs while playing 119 games last season.
The Astros signed Singleton to a $10 million, five-year contract in 2014 just before he made his major league debut, and after he had served two suspensions in the minor leagues for positive marijuana tests.
He batted below .200 in 2014 and 2015 before getting sent to the minors. He spent the entire 2016 and 2017 seasons in the minors and then tested positive for marijuana a third time.
Singleton requested his release from the Astros after receiving a 100-game suspension for that third positive test. He left the game before returning to organized baseball in the Mexican League.
He got back into the majors in 2023, first with the Milwaukee Brewers and later with the Astros.
Singleton agreed on March 8 to a contract paying $850,000 while in the major leagues and $425,000 while in the minors.
Jon Singleton cleared waivers and will be released by the Astros, source tells @TheAthletic. There is still a chance he re-signs with the Astros, but Singleton will explore his options.
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