One of the most dominant athletes in the Frontier League plays on the hardwood in front of raucous crowds at Watertown High School.

But she doesn't dribble, and her goal is to get the ball over the net, not through it.

Gisela Ocasio plays the often-overlooked sport of volleyball for the Cyclones. And this senior is doing her part to make sure that her sport of choice continues to matter to her school. The team has produced three sectional titles in the past four years and is arguably the most successful athletic program at the school.

Ocasio, who moved from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Watertown with her mother in August 2006 has tried to make the stands shake whenever the Cyclones take to the court. The scene at most home games resembles a party mixed with a percussion section as chants, clanging cowbells and pounding drums produce a deafening atmosphere.

"It's a Puerto Rican tradition to be really loud and use a lot of noisemakers and stuff like that," Ocasio said. "I tell them, 'These are my important games. You guys have to be here.' It's really nice because when you have support out there it helps you. When you have someone out there that's expecting you to win it really helps."

The only sound that comes close to matching the din of the Cyclones' fans is the sound created when Ocasio is set by a teammate and crushes the ball downward into the opponent's side. Defenders are left almost helpless, either not having enough time to react, or enough strength to reverse the direction of the ball.

"She always wants to put the ball away," Watertown coach Robin Boomhower said. "And I love that about her."

Watertown, which lost six players to graduation last season, still has the same goal as always: to continue the standard of excellence that it has achieved over the past decade. The Cyclones won't let themselves settle for anything less than perfection.

"The student body knows Watertown volleyball because it's probably the one sport that always wins," Boomhower said. "Everybody wants to see a winner."

Ocasio's presence, and that of her church group that packs the stands, should go a long way in aiding the Cyclones in winning their third-consecutive Section 3 title. And with many younger teammates, including a trio of talented sophomores, looking to Ocasio for leadership and support, the co-captain is saying all the right things.

"We have to set higher standards for ourselves so we can reach them," Ocasio said. "If we just go for Frontier League champs, then that's all we're going to get."

Here's a closer look at the Frontier League volleyball teams:

"A" DIVISION

Outlook: Carthage, the only team that was able to beat last year's Watertown team, has five players returning, including Jacqueline Graf, who figures to be the focal point of the Comets' offense as one of the best setters in the league. Watertown again is the favorite here, but neither Carthage nor Indian River plans on making it easy on the Cyclones.

Carthage Comets

Coach:Angela Robbins (19th year).

2007-08 record:16-6.

Players to watch:Jacqueline Graf, Jessica Dobson-Tufo, Heather Mushtare.

Roster:Kelsey Wormwood (Jr., H), Heather Mushtare (Sr., H), Jacqueline Graf (Sr., S), Jessica Dobson-Tufo (Jr., H), Tia McDonald (Sr., L/H), Ashley Dalbey (Sr., L), Kate Blunden (Jr., H), Alexandra Dalbey (Fr., S), Megan Lajoie (Fr., H), Amelia Renaud (So., H), Taryn Russell (Sr., H), Hannah McGregor (So., H), Katie Miller (Jr., H).

Indian River Warriors

Coach: Eric Sauer (11th year).

2007-08 record: 3-17.

Players to watch: Chelsea Boshart, Kaitlyn Kiechle, Lizzy Penree, Erin Brown.

Roster: Caitlin Adams (Jr., H), Chelsea Boshart (So., H), Erin Brown (Sr., H), Kristabell Cacabelos (Jr., H), Kendra Chisamore (So., H), Delyn Dois (So., S/L), Rachael haring (Sr., H), Kaitlyn Kiechle (Sr., S), Jada McLeod (Jr., H), Alissa Olsen (Sr., H), Lizzy Penree (Sr., H), Lynsey Pawlowicz (Jr., S), Amanda Rozsavolgyi (Jr., H).

Watertown Cyclones

Coach: Robin Boomhower (2nd year, 21-1).

2007-08 record: 21-1.

Players to watch: Gisela Ocasio, Zoe Garry, Bridget Hovendon.

Roster: Aubrey Kettrick (Sr., S/H), Bridget Hovendon (So., S/H), Jasmine Gifford (Sr., H), Zoe Garry (Jr., H), Maria Sboro (Sr., H), Melissa Kehoe (Jr., H), Ashlei Patterson (Sr., S/L), Gisela Ocasio (Sr., H), Kathryn McKinney (So., S/H), Alexandria Roman (Sr., H/L), Amanda White (So., H), Danielle Bisnett (Sr., S/H), Chrissy Kriegbaum (Sr., H).

"B" DIVISION

Outlook: Lowville finished third in the division last year before going on to defeat both Altmar-Parish-Williamstown and South Jefferson in the league tournament. South Jefferson returns a strong core from its division championship team, and both clubs should contend for the league title this season.

Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Rebels

Coach:Peggy Bennett (8th year).

2007-08 record:9-7.

Players to watch:Kellianne Punch, Valerie McDermott.

Roster:Caryn Baxter (Jr.), Rikki Britton (Jr.), Valerie McDermott (Jr.), Nayara Amoral (Jr.), Carli Henderson (Sr.), Jennifer Kellogg (Sr.), Maria Gonzalez (Sr.), Lyndsay Miller (Sr.), Erin Mills (Sr.), Kellianne Punch (Sr.), Dana Sprole (Sr.), Bridgett Wheeler (Sr.).

General Brown Lions

Coach: Amy Queesenberry (1st year).

2007-08 record: 1-19.

Players to watch: Doni Hall, Kelsey Leubner, Bryttney Jiles.

Roster: Doni Hall (Sr., S), Kelsey Leubner (Sr., H), Kelsey Halpin (Sr., H), Stacy Rozanski (Sr., H), Bryttney Jiles (Sr., H), Heather Donato (Sr., H), Kathy Johnson (Jr,. H), Desarie Rolfe (Jr., S), Brachell Jiles (Jr., S), Rebecca McCullough (Sr., H), Madeline Hrinko (JR., H), Hayleigh Flint (Fr., H/S), Laura Powell.

Lowville Red Raiders

Coach: Jim Rhodes (19th year).

2007-08 record: 7-10.

Players to watch: Marissa Maring, Annajane Kirch, Traci Wood.

Roster: Cassie Cannan (Jr., H), Annajane Kirch (Sr., H), Mindy Lucas (Jr., H), McKenzie Lyndaker (Sr., H), Marielle Mak (Jr., H), Marissa Maring (Sr., H), Alyssa Monnat (Sr., H), Katie O'Brien (Jr., S), Katie Peters (Jr., H), Courtney Ruttan (Jr., H), Melia Sauter (Jr., H), Caitlin Schantz (Jr., H), Maiken Sorensen (Jr., H), Hayley Strife (Jr., H), Megan Vincent (Sr., L), Traci Wood (Sr., S).

South Jefferson Spartans

Coach: Warren Denny (17th year).

2007-08 record: 11-7.

Players to watch: Nicole Thomes, Jenna Spry, Kaelee McCormmick.

Roster: Samantha Slade (Jr., S/H), Maria Ciavarella (Sr., H), Jenna Spry (Sr., H), Samee Phillips (Sr., H), Ceaira Anaya (Sr., H), Nicole Thomes (Sr., H), Heather Gordinier (Jr., H), Danielle Bartlett (Jr., H), Danielle LaFlesh (Jr., S/H), Amanda Lasell (Jr., H), Ashley Burke (Jr., H), Morgan Lasell (Jr., S/H), Kaelee McCormmick (Sr., H).

"C" DIVISION

Outlook: Belleville Henderson hopes to take advantage of Beaver River losing six players from last year's division-winning team and returns a pair of all-star hitters. Overall, the division could be the most evenly matched in the league.

Beaver River Beavers

Coach: Gene Sundberg (24th year).

2007-08 record: 18-2.

Players to watch: Rebekah Andre, Lyndsay Galasso, Larissa Widrick, Emily Gydesen, Mallory Ortlieb.

Roster: Rebekah Andre (Jr., H), Ashley Beller (Sr., H), Erin Garrison (Jr., H), Lyndsey Galasso (Sr., L), Taylor Grunert (So., H), Emily Gydesen (Sr., S), Jessica Kimbrell (Sr., H), Laura Ludes (Sr., H), Alexis O'Donnell (Jr., H), Mallory Ortlieb (Sr., S), Alayne Roggie (Jr., S), Elaine VanDerVeeken (Jr., S), Courtney Widrick (Jr., L), Larissa Widrick (Sr., L).

Belleville Henderson Panthers

Coach: Ann Colby (14th year).

2007-08 record: 10-8.

Players to watch: Karlye Eastman, Marie Rohde, Nicole Parker, Bailey Allen, Cassandra Stoodley.

Roster: Caitlin Grimshaw (So., H), Courtney Kohl (Jr., L), Kari Gehrke (So., H), Bailey Allen (Sr., S), Amanda Shultz (Jr., S/H), Cassandra Stoodley (Sr., H), Marie Rohde (Sr., H), Karlye Eastman (Sr., H), Nicole Parker (Sr., S), Della Rogers (Jr., S/H).

Sandy Creek Comets

Coach: Dori Hathway (10th year).

2007-08 record: 12-7.

Players to watch: Not provided.

Roster: Not provided.

South Lewis Falcons

Coach: Ed Griffiths (9th year)

2007-08 record: 4-14.

Players to watch: Amanda Bolich, Kathryn Oaks, Heather McManus, Miranda Gokey, Danielle Brown.

Roster: Morgan Ward (Sr.), Melinda Rhone (Jr.), Breanna Kubinski (Jr.), Danielle Brown (Jr.), Amanda Bolich (Sr.), Kat Oaks (Jr.), Liz Guillaume (Jr.), Courtney Schoff (Sr.), Miranda Gokey (Jr.), Karen Hill (Jr.), Heather McManus (Jr.).

Thousand Islands Vikings

Coach: Phil Nuffer (7th year).

2007-08 record: 5-15.

Players to watch: Siarra Sherako, Rachel Parker, Kristine Faulknham, Nicole Griffin.

Roster: Jessica Blodgett (Sr., H/S), Nicole Griffin (Jr., H/S), Rachel Parker (Jr., S), Colleen Knapp (Sr., H), Elizabeth Reff (Jr., H), Kristine Faulknham (Sr., H), Kayleigh McKain (Sr., H), Katie Williams (Sr., H), Sarah Wolf (Jr., L), Siarra Sherako (Jr., H), Janette Orvis (Sr., L), Christine Selnes (Sr., H), Ariel Gould (Sr., S), Megan Docteur (Jr., H), Cynthia Bryan (Jr., L).