After their fifth consecutive losing season a year ago, the Burbank Bulldogs are determined to have a turnaround season following a 4-24 season, which included a league record of 3-11 in Pacific League play. The Bulldogs will look to continue the rebuild in hopes of a season of growth and a return to contention in the Pacific League. 

Morgan Bolger was promoted to program director in addition to her varsity head coaching duties. This fall will be her first full season in that role. Bolger worked under Coach Edgardo Geronimo as an assistant coach. Geronimo had the role of program director and was also in charge of the frosh team. He stepped down after one season. Bolger’s coaching staff will feature Choy Jimenez (Varsity assistant coach), Kristin Ritner (mom of former Bulldog volleyball player Addison Ritner/co-Junior Varsity Head Coach), Alex Misretta (Co-Junior Varsity Head Coach), Astoria Torres (Former Bulldog Volleyball Player/Co Frosh Head Coach) and Jazmine Cobb (Co Frosh Head Coach). “I feel like coaching varsity last season was a test run and this year is a real thing,” said Bulldogs coach Morgan Bolger.

Bolger stated that summer league games have really helped the Bulldogs with the team’s chemistry and expect big things from the team this season. Players to watch out for this season are seniors Carly Chapman (setter/opposite), Maddy Edwards (outside hitter), Briana “Bee” Barona (opposite), Arpa Khechadoorian (setter/opposite), Allie Foenander (outside hitter), junior Grace O’Connor (setter). Sophomores Nareh Pogosyan (outside/defensive specialist), Madi Yosh (middle blocker), and freshman Mayorie Lee (outside hitter) should be key underclassmen for the Bulldogs this season. 

The Bulldogs start the 2024 season at the Chatsworth tournament on Saturday, August 10th. They will play their first game of the regular season schedule on the road at Marlborough on August 13, with the first serve beginning at 5:15 p.m. Burbank will also host their annual varsity volleyball Tournament on Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th at Burbank High School. The Bulldogs will play their home opener on Thursday, August 22nd against Alhambra with first serve scheduled for 3:45 p.m. Pacific League Play will start on Tuesday, September 17th when the Bulldogs take on league rival the Hoover Tornandos of Glendale California at Hoover High School. Other key dates on the calendar will include senior night honoring the graduating class of 2025 when Burbank hosts Pasadena in their annual Battle of the Bulldogs showdown with pregame ceremonies before the opening serve. The Battle of Burbank between Burbank and Burroughs will take place on Tuesday, October 8th when the 2 cross-town rivals square off at Burbank High School with the first serve set for 6 p.m. Stay tuned for Burbank Bulldogs girls volleyball coverage all season long.