Los Angeles Starlites

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The Los Angeles Starlites were one of six teams in the Major League Volleyball franchise. The league began in 1987 and ended short of completing a full season in 1989. Players consisted of former collegiate All Americans and Olympians. The level of play was highly competitive (above that of even the best Division I college teams) and fast past and utilized either a 5/1 and 6/2 defense.

The Starlites placed 1st in 1987 and 1st in 1988.

Rules at in the late 1980s time were a bit different. The ball could not touch the net on a serve, and games were to 15 points (no rally scoring). In 1988 the franchise changed the rules so that game five would move to rally scoring.

[edit] Starlites Players/Roster

  • Rita Crockett-Royster (OH, 87-88)
  • Jeanie Beaupry-Reeves (OH, 97-88)
  • Patty Dodd (OH, 1987 only)
  • Wendy Stammer (MB, 88 only)
  • Dale Keough-Hall (OH, 88 only)
  • Lisa Ettesvold (1988)
  • Debbie Green-Vargas(S, 1987)
  • Diane Pestolasi (88 only)
  • Carol Czar (MB, 1987)
  • Tracy Clark (OH, 1987)
  • Michelle Boyette (S, 1988)

Debbie Green-Vargas is perhaps the most famous female setter of all time.[citation needed] Green-Vargas is only 5'4" tall. During am MLV match, Green-Vargas's chronic back problem almost put her out of the game. She stuck it out, although obviously in a great deal of pain, to lead the team to victory.

Rita Crockett was never awarded a Major League MVP award. Even while Rita was pregnant it was not uncommon to see her breaking boards at the 10' line. Rita Crocket is reported to have a 42" vertical jump.

Patty Arosco married Mike Dodd the beach player. Dodd herself became a legend on the beach.

Hall and Crocket played while they were pregnant. Rita was told not to dive so she played defense cautiously.

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