About the WVIAC Founded in 1924, the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) rates as one of the oldest leagues at the small-college level. The league's 15 member schools include: Alderson- Broaddus College, Bluefield State College, University of Charleston, Concord University, Davis & Elkins College, Fairmont State University, Glenville State College, Ohio Valley University, Shepherd University, West Liberty University, West Virginia State University, West Virginia Wesleyan College and Wheeling Jesuit University. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Seton Hill University joined the WVIAC for the 2006-07 season. Pitt Johnstown and Seton Hill are the WVIAC’s first out-of-state members since 1932. The WVIAC moved into the NCAA Division II ranks in 1994 after a long affiliation with the NAIA. The conference was the only one in Division II to place a team in the national quarterfinals in men’s basketball, football and baseball during the 1998-99 academic year. In 2002 the WVIAC, along with two other conferences, became the first league to earn four bids to the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship. Commissioner Barry Blizzard, who has held the post since 1987, led the move into the NCAA. Blizzard, a native of Bramwell, West Virginia, previously served as the athletics director at Bluefield State. The long-time conference chief has served in a variety of national leadership positions, including a stint as president of the Division II Conference Commissioners’ Association. He is currently the chairman of the NCAA Division II Nominating Committee. Alumni of conference members include West Virginia State’s Earl Lloyd (the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association), Pitt Johnstown's John Murtha (former US representative), and Wheeling Jesuit’s John Beilein (current Michigan men’s basketball coach). The conference’s basketball tournament is one of the longest-running events in collegiate hoops; the 74th annual event was held earlier this year at the Charleston Civic Center. Attendance at the WVIAC tournament ranks among the highest in Division II. The conference also boasts a 10-station radio network for the tournament.
Women’s sports were incorporated into the WVIAC during the 1981-82 academic year as the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association was absorbed. Currently, women’s championships are offered in softball, golf, tennis, track, basketball, volleyball, cross country and soccer. Men’s championships are conducted in football, cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis and track.
The league was recognized by the State Journal as one of “55 Great Things About West Virginia” in the magazine’s April 2007 edition. The WVIAC is headquartered in Princeton, WV
WVIAC Corporate Partners
Past WVIAC Volleyball Tournament Winners 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Wheeling Jesuit Wheeling Jesuit West Virginia State Wheeling Jesuit Charleston/West Virginia State
Past WVIAC MVPs 2010: Jenna Pew (WJU) 2009: Catie Halberstadt (WJU) All-WVIAC Tournament Teams 2010: Jenna Pew (WJU), Casey Gates (WJU), Kristen DuBroy (WJU), Keysha Allison (WJU), Cassie Marsh (A-B), Samantha Wisborn (A-B), Jillian Brown (A-B), Katie Williams (UC), Emmalee Luther (UC), Aushia Beavers (FSU), Haley Lippert (FSU), Melissa Pierzchala (WLU)
2009: Catie Halberstadt (WJU), Keysha Allison (WJU), Missy Gossett (WJU), Kristen DuBroy (WJU), Annie Federoff (A-B), Lindsay Hadley (A-B), Amanda Check (A-B), Tracy Lee (WL), Lauren Saelens (GSC), Amanda Luedtke (WVSU), Christina Wichrowski (WVSU), Lauren Gardner (SU), Amanda Hall (SU)
SCHOOLS IN THE WVIAC ALDERSON-BROADDUS COLLEGE Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Philippi, WV 1871 650 Battlers Navy, Gold & Gray 11 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Philip Cline J. D. Long www.ab.edu
BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Bluefield, WV 1895 1,989 Big Blues/Lady Blues Royal Blue & Gold 8 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Albert L. Walker Terry Brown www.bluefieldstate.edu
CONCORD UNIVERSITY Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Athens, WV 1872 2,168 Full-Time Students (Spring 2011) Mountain Lions Maroon and Gray 18 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Dr. Gregory Aloia Kevin Garrett www.concord.edu
DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Elkins, WV 1904 710 Senators Black & Red 14 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Dr. Thomas Mann Ralph Hill www.dewv.edu
SCHOOLS IN THE WVIAC FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Fairmont, WV 1865 7,450 Fighting Falcons/Lady Falcons Maroon & White 15 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Dr. Thomas Krepel Rusty Elliott www.fairmontstate.edu
GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Glenville, WV 1872 1,443 Pioneers Blue & White 11 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Peter B. Barr Janet Bailey www.glenville.edu
OHIO VALLEY UNIVERSITY Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Vienna, WV 1960 501 Fighting Scots Royal Blue & Red 13 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Dr. E. Keith Scotts Dennis Cox www.ovu.edu
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTOWN Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Johnstown, PA 1927 3,000 Mountain Cats Blue & Gold 11 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Dr. Jem Spectar Pat Pecora www.upj.pitt.edu
SCHOOLS IN THE WVIAC SETON HILL UNIVERSITY Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Greensburg, PA 1885 2,145 Griffins Crimson & Gold 20 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Dr. JoAnne Boyle Carol Zola www.setonhill.edu
SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Shepherdstown, WV 1871 4,200 Rams Blue & Gold 13 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Suzanne Shipley, PhD B. J. Pumroy www.shepherd.edu
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Charleston, WV 1888 1,481 (Fall 2010) Golden Eagles Maroon & Gold 15 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Dr. Edwin H. Welch Dr. Bren Stevens (Interim) www.ucwv.edu
WEST LIBERTY STATE UNIVERSITY Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
West Liberty, WV 1837 2,600 (Fall 2010) The Hilltoppers Black & Gold 15 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Robin C. Capehart James Watson www.westliberty.edu
SCHOOLS IN THE WVIAC WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Institute, WV 1891 5,000 Yellow Jackets Yellow & Black 12 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Hazo W. Carter, Jr. Sean Loyd (Interim) www.wvstateu.edu
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Buckhannon, WV 1890 1,356 Bobcats Orange & Black 19 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Dr. Pamela Balch Ken Tyler www.wvwc.edu
WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Athletics Teams President Athletic Director Website
Wheeling, WV 1954 1,200 Cardinals Red, Black & Gold 17 Division II Varsity Athletics Teams Richard A. Beyer Dan Sancomb www.wju.edu
Source: Vincent, R. (2011). University of Charleston athletics media guide 2011-2012. Raleigh, NC: Author.
Alderson-Broaddus College – Roster # 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 24
Name Andra Brown April Lammert Victoria Shawyer Jillian Brown Kayla Peterson Erin Armstrong Taylor Dutcher Annie Hodge Ashley MacDonald Katie Bedel Cassandra Marsh Melissa Kahlig Aerial Munson Erica Bickham Samantha Bailey Tarran Thacker Katherine Simmons Clarissa Janz Taylor Martin Victoria Morgan
Cl. S0. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr.
Pos. DS/S MH/OH DS Libero/DS Setter OH DS DS/Setter OH MH/RS RS OH/DS Setter RS/OH MH MH MH OH MH MH
Ht. 5-4 5-10 5-5 5-5 5-10 5-8 5-6 5-6 5-9 6-0 5-8 5-11 5-6 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-1 5-10 6-1 6-2
Hometown / School Avon Lake, OH / Hearts for Jesus Christ Sussex, WI / Arrowhead HS Inwood, WV / Musselman HS Reynoldsburg, OH / Hartley HS West Liberty, OH / W. Liberty Salem HS Parkersburg, WV / Parkersburg HS Green Cove Springs, FL / Clay HS Spencer, WV / Roane Co. HS Canonsburg, PA / Canon- McMillian HS Cincinnati, OH / Seton HS Daleville, IN / Shenandoah HS Coldwater, OH / Coldwater HS Hedgesville, WV / Hedgesville HS Pickerington, OH / Pickerington N.HS West Union, WV / Dodd City HS Marengo, OH / Highland HS Highlands Ranch, CO / Mountain Vista HS West Bent, WI / Slinger HS Richmond, VA / Douglas Freeman HS Ontario, Canada / Holy Names HS
Head Coach: Carrie Bodkins
Assistant Coach: Abby Stoner
Andra Brown “AJ, Brownie, or Andy” #1 Sophomore DS/S 5‟4” Hearts for Jesus Christ / Avon Lake, OH
Favorite Quote: “We are
what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle
Major/Minor: Athletic training with a minor in strength training and conditioning. Parent/Guardian Name(s): Troy and Deborah Brown Siblings‟ Names: Mason, Aubyn, Collin, Pierce, and Halla Hobbies: Piano, snowboarding, traveling, and cooking Career Aspirations: Become a physical therapist and specialize in sports rehabilitation.
Major/Minor: Athletic Training Minor in strength training and conditioning/honors program Parent/Guardian Name(s): Rose and Dennis Lammert Siblings‟ Names: Holly and Dawn Hobbies: Favorite Quote: “Que sera sera- running, rock climbing, boating, reading „whatever will be will be‟.” Career Aspirations: Physical Best Volleyball Memory: Cupid‟s Therapist Shuffle on Beale St. in Memphis April Lammert #2 Senior MH/OH 5‟10” Arrowhead H.S. / Sussex, WI
Victoria Shawyer “Tori” #3 Junior DS 5‟5” Musselman H.S. / Inwood, WV
Major/Minor: Psychology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Alicia and Dennis Shawyer Siblings‟ Names: Haleigh Shawyer Hobbies: photography, listening to music, Career Aspirations: Therapist
Favorite Quote: “All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
Major/Minor: Biology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Donald and Linda Brown Siblings‟ Names: Jonathan and Jennifer Hobbies: watching Grey‟s Anatomy, cuddling with my pillow pets Career Aspirations: Attend medical school to become a surgeon Favorite Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Jillian Rose Brown “Jillie Bean” #4 Sophomore Libero/DS 5‟5” Hartley H.S. / Reynoldsburg, OH
Kayla Ann Peterson “Petey/KP/Kay” #5 Freshman Setter 5‟10” W. Liberty Salem H.S/ West Liberty, OH
Major/Minor: Accounting/Business Administration Parent/Guardian Name(s): James and Jennifer Peterson Siblings‟ Names: Rebecca and Jamie Peterson Hobbies: volleyball, taking pictures
Favorite Quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone.” -Marianne Williamson
Erin Armstrong “E” #7 Senior OH 5‟8” Parkersburg H.S. / Parkersburg, WV
Major/Minor: Major- Biology Minor- Chemistry Parent/Guardian Name(s): Susan and Ort Armstrong Siblings‟ Names: Morgan Hobbies: jump rope, camp cowen Career Aspirations: Personal Trainer
Favorite Quote: "No matter what, whether it's practice or a game,
always be able to look at yourself in the mirror and say you gave 110%." Jack Funk Best Volleyball Memory: Winning the hard-fought semi-final game last year at conference to make it to the Championship.
Taylor Layne Dutcher “Dutch” #8 Freshman DS 5‟6” Clay H.S. / Green Cove Springs, FL
Major/Minor: Sales/Marketing Parent/Guardian Name(s): Jerry and Kelly Dutcher Siblings‟ Names: Carli Dutcher Hobbies: volleyball Career Aspirations: Undecided at the moment
Favorite Quote: “Be glad, happy and joyous.”
Anne Sue Hodge #9 Junior DS/Setter 5‟6” Roane Co. H.S. / Spencer, WV Favorite Quote: “The happiest people don't have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.”
Ashley Lynn MacDonald #10 Sophomore OH 5‟9” Canon- McMillian H.S./Canonsburg, PA
Major/Minor: Biology/Chemistry Parent/Guardian Name(s): Mike and Judie Hodge Siblings‟ Names: Carrie and Eliza Hodge Hobbies: singing, photography, working with animals, shopping, being active outdoors Career Aspirations: Veterinary school or an animal science graduate program and start my career helping animals in need Major/Minor: Athletic training/Strength training & conditioning minor Parent/Guardian Name(s): Eric MacDonald Judy MacDonald Siblings‟ Names: Jace MacDonald Hobbies: listening to music, hanging out with my friends, and reading Career Aspirations: Physical Therapist
Favorite Quote: “Everything happens for a reason.”
Kaitlyn Bedel “Katie, Bedel” #11 Junior MH/RS 6‟0” Seton H.S. / Cincinnati, OH
Major/Minor: visual arts (photography) major, marketing minor Parent/Guardian Name(s): Richard and Peggy Siblings‟ Names: Jamie, Ashley, Ben Hobbies: sleeping, shopping, photography Career Aspirations: to be a professional photographer
Favorite Quote: “Happiest girls are the prettiest girls.”
Cassandra Elayne Marsh “Cassie” #12 Senior RS 5‟8” Shenandoah H.S. / Daleville, IN
Major/Minor: Elementary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Darrin and Kelly Marsh Siblings‟ Names: Kyle and Jared Hobbies: Hanging out with my family; painting; hiking at state Career Aspirations: I would like to go over seas and teach
Favorite Quote: “Take NO!!! Prisoners!!!” Best Volleyball Memory: My very first camp that I worked my freshman year, I traveled alone with coach and the whole way we sang throw back songs. We had Vanilla Ices' Ice Ice Baby on repeat.
Melissa Ann Kahlig “Mel” #13 Junior OH/DS 5‟11” Coldwater H.S. / Coldwater, OH
Major/Minor: Biology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Fred and Renee Kahlig Siblings‟ Names: Haley, Amanda, Tasha Hobbies: Anything out doors, reading, and running Career Aspirations: Nutrition/ Dietetics
Favorite Quote: “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
Aerial Chase Munson “Aeri or Boogs” #14 Sophomore Setter 5‟6” Hedgesville H.S. / Hedgesville, WV
Major/Minor: Pediatric Nursing Parent/Guardian Name(s): Derek & Gretchen Munson Siblings‟ Names: Hunter Munson Career Aspirations: Work at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Favorite Quote: “You gotta take the good with the bad. Smile when
you're sad. Love what you got, and remember what you had. Always forgive, but never forget. And live you life with no regrets”
Erica Bickham “Danae” #15 Freshman RS/OH 5‟10” Pickerinton N.H.S. / Pickerington, OH
Major/Minor: Pre-Dental/Biology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Bill and Kathy Bickham Siblings‟ Names: Brittney and Cece Hobbies: volleyball Career Aspirations: Dentist or Orthodontist
Favorite Quote: “I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make
mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
Samantha Brianne Bailey “Sam” #16 Freshman MH 6‟1” Dodd Cty H.S. / West Union, WV
Major/Minor: Secondary Education and Mathematics Parent/Guardian Name(s): Tim and Edwina Bailey Siblings‟ Names: Tim Bailey Hobbies: I like basketball and playing the piano. Career Aspirations: I would like to be a high school math teacher and volleyball coach.
Favorite Quote: “We acquire the strength we have overcome.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tarren Thacker “T” #17 Freshman MH 6‟0” Highland H.S./ Marengo, OH
Major/Minor: Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Darlene & Eric Thacker Siblings‟ Names: Sister: Heather Thacker Hobbies: My hobbies are hanging with friends and working with animals. Career Aspirations: To become a great teacher in the Special Education field and a coach.
Favorite Quote: “Champions aren't born, they are made.”
Katherine Simmons “CO” #18 Sophomore MH 6‟1” Mountain Vista H.S. / Highlands Ranch, CO
Major/Minor: Biology/Pre-Dental Parent/Guardian Name(s): Jennifer and John Simmons Siblings‟ Names: Stephanie and Patrick Hobbies: crocheting hats and scarves, reading, sharing fun facts Career Aspirations: I hope to be a Pediatric Dentist in the future and run my own practice.
Favorite Quote: “Que sera, sera- What ever will be, will be. The future is not ours to see.”- Doris Day
Clarissa Janz “Cla, Riss” #19 Freshman OH 5‟10” Slinger H.S. / West Bent, WI
Major/Minor: Psychology/ Family Studies Parent/Guardian Name(s): Debora &Stephen Janz Siblings‟ Names: Lillia Janz &Isabell Janz Hobbies: My hobbies are hanging out with my friends, volleyball, shopping, eating, and sleeping
Favorite Quote: The hold the rope speech
Taylor Lynn Martin “Marty, Big Amish” #20 Senior MH 6‟1” Douglas Freeman HS / Richmond, VA
Major/Minor: Elementary Education with a specialization in Social Studies Parent/Guardian Name(s): Kirsten and Steve Sanderford Chandler Martin Siblings‟ Names: Gillie Martin Maggie, Lucy, & Hallie Sanderford Hobbies: listening to music Career Aspirations: Teach social studies in middle school and coach volleyball
Favorite Quote: “My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slum
feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging Hank Aaron Best Volleyball Memory: I can't even choose! There are so many!!! Van rides ge interesting every year though!
Victoria Morgan “Moose” #24 Freshman MH 6‟2” Holy Names H.S. / Ontario, Canada
Major/Minor: Criminal Justice Parent/Guardian Name(s): Mark and Roberta Morgan Siblings‟ Names: Alaina Morgan Hobbies: Playing Volleyball Career Aspirations: Undecided
Favorite Quote: "Keep calm and carry on."
Bluefield State College – Roster # 3 4 10 11 22 26 29 52
Name Cl. Kiara Watkins Sr. Molly Dove So. Courtney Bowlus Jr. Kayla Pennington Jr. Brittany Cook So. Quartney Settle So. Caitlin Russell Jr. Lindsey Whited Fr.
Pos. OH Setter DS/L DS Setter/OH OH MS/OH MB
Ht. 5-6 5-5 5-0 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-8 6-2
Hometown Cleveland, OH/Shaker Heights HS Bluefield, VA/Graham HS Hagerstown, MD/North Hagerstown HS Hinton, WV/Montcalm Oceana, WV/Westside HS Oak Hill, WV/Oak Hill HS Summersville, WV/Nicholas County HS Logan County, WV/Man HS
Kiara Watkins #3 Senior OH 5-6 Cleveland OH / Shaker Heights HS
Major: Social Science
Molly Dove #4 Sophomore Setter 5-5 Bluefield, VA /Graham HS
Major: Radiologic Sciences
Courtney Bowlus #10 Junior DS/Libero 5-0 Hagerstown, MD / Hagerstown HS
Major: Radiologic Technology
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Victor and Angela Watkins
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Ronnie and Linda Dove
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Dwayne and Sue Bowlus
Kayla Pennington #11 Junior DS 5-7 Hinton, WV/Montcalm
Brittany Cook #22 Sophomore Setter/OH 5-7 Oceana, WV / Westside HS
Quartney Settle #26 Sophomore OH 5-7 Oak Hill, WV / Oak Hill HS
Major: Criminal Justice Parent/Guardian Name(s): Warren and Ruth Cook
Caitlin Russell #29 Junior MS/OH 5-8 Summersville, WV / Nicholas County HS
Elementary Education
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Cindy Crowder and Greg Russell
Lindsey Whited #52 Freshman MB 6-2 Logan County, WV / Man HS
Kerri Francis
Concord University – Roster # 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 18 32 44
Name Nikki McMillan Emily Clemons Christa Prewitt Whytni Willis Amanda Walker Kristen Adkins Sarah Jones Brytni Willis Allie Pennington Jasmine Sutherland Erin Asbury Helen Theisen Chelsy Walker Tori Fornadel Lindsey Smith Rebecca Lovejoy Nicole Atkinson
Cl. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. So.
Pos. DS/ Setter OH/ DS OH Setter/ RS DS/ Setter OH MB OH DS RS/MH OH/ DS Setter OH RS/ MH OH MH Setter
Ht. 5-6 5-6 5-9 5-9 5-8 5-6 6-0 5-9 5-5 6-0 5-8 5-8 5-10 5-10 5-7 5-11 5-6
Hometown / School Manassas, VA / Osbourn Park HS Maxwelton, WV / Greenbrier East HS Sadieville, KY / Scott County HS Silver Spring, MD / Springbrook HS Virginia Beach, VA / First Colonial HS Hurricane, WV / Teays Valley Christian Woodbridge, VA / Forest Park HS Silver Spring, MD / Springbrook HS Winfield, WV / Winfield HS Spring Valley, NV / Spring Valley HS White Sulphur, WV / Greenbrier East HS Manassas, VA / Osbourn Park HS Princeton, WV / Princeton Senior HS Harrisonburg, VA / Harrisonburg HS Lynchburg, VA / Jefferson Forest HS Winfield, WV/ Winfield HS Winfield, WV/ Winfield HS
Kate Southcott became the head womenâ€&#x;s volleyball coach in the summer of 2009 after many successful seasons at the high school and club level. Southcott spent eight years coaching the Osbourn Park High School coaching them to reach the Virginia AAA Final 8 four times and won seven Cedar Run District championships. While in Virginia she was a six-time Virginia high school coach of the year and earned Northwest Region Coach of the Year honors in 2004. During Southcottâ€&#x;s time, Concord has improved from seven wins in 2008 to 11 in 2009. She lives in Athens, WV with her husband Christopher and their three children.
Graduate Assistant: Emily Wilson
Niccole Theresa McMillan “Nikki” #1 Freshmen DS /Setter 5-6 Manassas, VA / Osbourn Park HS
Major/Minor: Undecided Parent/Guardian Name(s): Thomas and Aida Siblings‟ Names: Michelle, Samantha, and Jamie Hobbies: doubles volleyball tournaments, watching movies, dancing Career Aspirations: To one day be successful and happy.
Favorite Quote: “Some wish it would happen, some want it to happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan Emily Elizabeth Clemons “Em C” #2 Sophomore OH / DS 5-6 Maxwelton, WV / Greenbrier East HS
Major/Minor: Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Doug and Paula Clemons Siblings‟ Names: Christopher, Troy Hobbies: volleyball, basketball, traveling Career Aspirations: To become a teacher and inspire children.
Favorite Quote: “Moments will fade but memories will last a lifetime.”
Christa Shae Prewitt #3 Freshmen OH 5-9 Sadieville, KY / Scott County HS
Major/Minor: Business with emphasis in Marketing / Pre-law Parent/Guardian Name(s): Bobby and Carry Prewitt Siblings‟ Names: Cassidy Hobbies: volleyball, martial arts Career Aspirations: To become a lawyer
Favorite Quote: “can‟t never could.”
Whytni Mishel Willis “Whyt” #5 Freshmen Setter / RS 5-9 Silver Spring, MD / Springbrook HS
Major/Minor: Business Administration / Political Science Parent/Guardian Name(s): Stephanie and Michael Willis Siblings‟ Names: Brytni, Brandon, Brady and Tony Hobbies: photography Career Aspirations: Lawyer
Favorite Quote: “Second place is the first loser.”
Amanda Venesa Walker #6 Freshmen DS / Setter 5-8 Virginia Beach, VA / First Colonial HS
Major/Minor: Athletic Training Parent/Guardian Name(s): Venesa Walker Siblings‟ Names: Ariel, Adam Hobbies: Volleyball, art, environmental health Career Aspirations: Physical therapist for special needs children
Favorite Quote: “Never say can‟t, a mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory.” – Vanesa Walker
Kristen Adkins #7 Junior OH 5-6 Hurricane, WV / Teays Valley Christian
Sarah Elizabeth Jones “Sarah J” #8 Freshmen MB 6-0 Woodbridge, VA / Forest Park HS
Major/Minor: Graphic Design Parent/Guardian Name(s): Jayne and Michael Jones Siblings‟ Names: Andrew Jones, Lindsay Blanchard Hobbies: volleyball, soccer Career Aspirations: Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Favorite Quote: “Hakuna Matata.”
Brytni Mikayla Willis “Bryt” #9 Freshmen OH 5-9 Silver Spring, MD / Springbrook HS
Major/Minor: Finance; Minor: Political Science Parent/Guardian Name(s): Michael and Stephanie Willis Siblings‟ Names: Tony, Brandon, Brady, Whytni Hobbies: Guitar, drawing Career Aspirations: Lawyer
Favorite Quote: “Some people dream of success while others wake up and make it happen.”
Allison Marie Pennington “Allie” #10 Sophomore DS 5-5 Winfield, WV / Winfield HS
Major/Minor: Elementary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Earl and Christy Pennington Siblings‟ Names: Eric Hobbies: Volleyball, walks on the beach, singing, dancing, telling jokes Career Aspirations: To inspire kids to be the best they can be.
Favorite Quote: “Live eternal, love all, laugh often.”
Jasmin Sutherland “Bonnie” #11 Sophomore RS / MH 6-0 Spring Valley, NY / Spring Valley HS
Major/Minor: Physical Education / Health Parent/Guardian Name(s): Crystal King and Anthony Southerland Siblings‟ Names: Nallah Southerland, Christina King Hobbies: listening to music, hanging with friends Career Aspirations: To be able to inspire kids to stay physically fit and active.
Favorite Quote: “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things come together.”
Erin Asbury “Twinkie” #12 Junior OH / DS 5-8 White Sulphur Springs, WV / Greenbrier East HS
Helen Loraine Theisen “Hels Bels” #14 Senior Setter 5-8 Manassas, VA / Osbourn Park HS
Major/Minor: Athletic Training Parent/Guardian Name(s): Tracy and Lisa Asbury Siblings‟ Names: Lauren Hobbies: volleyball, athletic training, hanging out with friends Career Aspirations: Division I college athletic trainer or MLB athletic trainer
Major/Minor: Sports Manaement Parent/Guardian Name(s): Doretta and Joe Theisen Siblings‟ Names: Joyce Hobbies: going to concerts, listening to music Career Aspirations: Athletic Director/ Coach
Favorite Quote: “Golden Rule.” Best Volleyball Memory: Breaking 3 VHSL State records
Chelsy Walker “Chels” #15 Freshmen OH 5-8 Princeton, WV / Princeton Senior HS
Victoria Marie Fornadel “Toro” #16 Senior RS / MH 5-10 Harrisonburg, VA / Harrisonburg HS
Major/Minor: Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Sebrina and Curtis Walker Siblings‟ Names: Kristen, Ben Hobbies: Volleyball Career Aspirations: To inspire kids to succeed
Major/Minor: Sports Management Parent/Guardian Name(s): Michael Fornadel and Vicki Barnard Siblings‟ Names: Andy, Nick, Timothy, Suzanne, Antonio Hobbies: volleyball, crocheting, spending times with siblings and friends, working out Career Aspirations: Personal Trainer
Best Volleyball Memory: “Words can‟t explain how much playing these last four years has had an impact on my life. I am sad that it is ending.”
Lindsey Smith “Lynner” #18 Freshmen OH 5-7 Winfield, WV / Winfield HS
Major/Minor: Elementary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Pete and Lisa Smith Siblings‟ Names: Natalie, Aaron, Carrie, and Logan Hobbies: volleyball, road trips, spending time with family Career Aspirations: I want to be an influential elementary school teacher.
Favorite Quote: “Dream big.”
Rebecca Lovejoy “Becca” #32 Sophomore MH 5-11 Winfield, WV / Winfield HS
Major/Minor: Elementary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Huey and Cathy Lovejoy Siblings‟ Names: Ronnie, Tony, and Matthew Hobbies: Volleyball, hanging with friends, vacationing, watching movies Career Aspirations: To be the best elementary school teacher I can be.
Favorite Quote: “Live, laugh, love, forgive and forget, Life‟s too short to be living with regrets.”
Nicole Atkins “Nic” #44 Sophomore S 5-6 Winfield, WV / Winfield HS
Major/Minor: English Education and Journalism / Psychology and Social Work Parent/Guardian Name(s): April Galan and Gene Atkinson Siblings‟ Names: Ashley, Kaylin, Isaac, Charissa Hobbies: beach volleyball, singing in the shower, and sleeping as much as possible Career Aspirations: Travel journalist and high school English teacher
Favorite Quote: “Good. Better. Best. Never let it rest, til the good is better and the better is best.” – Coach Bailey
Davis & Elkins College – Roster # 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23
Name Carrie Brown Bre Tognoli Lora Montgomery Alex Barnard Casey Bannon Meaghan Emery Brenna Tillman Lindsay Russo Callie Updike Jana Lowe Brandi Brown Heather Zapf Kelsey Richards Ashlen Wilson Brittany Anderson Erin Legge Kali Enix Nicole Miller
Cl. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr.
Pos. DS Setter Setter OH MH Libero DS OH MH RS MH OH Libero OH OH RS MH OH
Ht. 5-5 5-7 5-8 5-10 5-8 5-5 5-8 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-2 5-10 5-1 5-9 5-8 6-1 6-0 5-8
Hometown / School Madison, VA / Madison County HS Yerington, NV / Yerington HS Jane Lew, WV / Lewis County HS Bloomington, MD / Southern Garrett HS Hedgesville, WV / Musselman HS Manassas, VA / Osbourn Park HS Colorado Springs, CO / Liberty HS Fountain Hills, AZ / Fountain Hills HS Stuarts Draft, VA / Stuarts Draft HS Port Republic, MD / Calvert HS Douglassville, PA / Daniel Boone HS Yorktown, VA / Tabb HS Port Republic, MD / Calvert HS Elkins, WV / Elkins HS Frankfort, IL /Lincoln Way East HS Fraziers Bottom, WV / Teays Valley Christian HS Huntington, WV /Spring Valley HS Jefferson Hills, PA/ Thomas Jefferson HS
Coach Allen will be completing her 4th season as the Senatorâ€&#x;s head coach this year. Coach Allen, a native of Greencastle, PA, was a three sport athlete for Greencastle-Antrim High School and lead the volleyball team to numerous conference titles and district appearances. Allen furthered her athletic career at AldersonBroaddus College in Philippi, WV where she was the WVIAC freshman of the year, a three time WVIAC 1st team selection, and was acknowledged as the WVIAC player of the year in 2004. Coach Allen has a BS from Alderson-Broaddus College and MS in Athletic Training from California University of PA.
Assistant Coach: Liva Brivule
Carrie Brown Major/Minor: “Care” Marketing #1 Parent/Guardian Name(s): Senior Dave and Tabitha DS Siblings‟ Names: Will 5-5 Hobbies: shopping Madison, VA / Madison Career Aspirations: Coach County HS collegiately Favorite Quote: I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles. -Audrey Hepburn Best Volleyball Memory: Knowing that through the past 4 years my fellow Seniors were always there for each other no matter what and in knowing that I will never forget it for the rest of my life.
Bre Tognoli #2 Senior Setter 5-7 Yerrington, NV / Yerrington HS
Major/Minor: Psychology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Steve and Pam Siblings‟ Names: Kascia and Stephen Hobbies: art, hanging out, music Career Aspirations: marriage, sex therapist
Favorite Quote: “What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.” Best Volleyball Memory: When heather opened up the back of the van in the middle of the road at a stop light and all the bags fell out when it turned green. And all of our ham moments. Lora Montgomery #3 Sophomore Setter 5-8 Jane Lew, WV / Lewis County HS
Alex Barnard #4 Senior OH 5-10 Bloomington, MD / Southern Garrett HS
Casey Bannon #5 Freshman MH 5-8 Hedgesville, WV / Musselman HS
Major/Minor: Environmental Science Parent/Guardian Name(s): David and Judy Siblings‟ Names: Nevin Hobbies: making art Career Aspirations: study endangered species
Favorite Quote: “It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything.”
Meaghan Emery #6 Junior Libero 5-5 Manassas, VA / Osbourn Park HS
Brenna Tillman #8 Junior DS 5-8 Colorado Springs, CO/ Liberty HS
Major/Minor: Hospitality/Marketing Parent/Guardian Name(s): Kathleen and Tom Siblings‟ Names: Chandler and Misha Hobbies: skiing Career Aspirations: Restaurant manager at a ski area
Lindsay Russo “Fudge Nugget” #9 Junior OH 5-10 Fountain Hills, AZ/ Fountain Hills HS
Major/Minor: Hospitality management Parent/Guardian Name(s): Elizabeth and Robert Siblings‟ Names: Blake Evan Hobbies: volleyball, movies, scrap booking, going out Career Aspirations: To work for a well known chain resort in event planning so I can travel
Favorite Quote: “Everything Happens For A Reason” Callie Updike #10 Freshman MH 6-1 Stuarts Draft, VA/ Stuarts Draft HS
Major/Minor: Hospitality and Tourism/Business Parent/Guardian Name(s): Mark and Judy Hobbies: volleyball, watching movies, sleeping Career Aspirations: own my own hospitality based business
Favorite Quote: “If you can see the magic in a fairy tale, you can face the future.” –Danielle Steel
Jana Lowe #11 Senior RS 6-0 Port Republic, MD / Calvert HS
Major/Minor: Criminology/Psychology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Timothy and Tammy Greenwood Siblings‟ Names: Garret Hobbies: volleyball, shopping Career Aspirations: To find a job I enjoy that pays well!
Best Volleyball Memory: Earning WVIAC 1st team all conference in 2010. Sharing 4 years with my 6 seniors, we have been through a lot together. They are my friends and family!
Brandi Brown “B” #13 Junior MH 6-2 Douglassville, PA / Daniel Boone HS
Major/Minor: Psychology/Business Parent/Guardian Name(s): Joyce and Scott Siblings‟ Names: Brendan Hobbies: volleyball, reading, finding adventures Career Aspirations: Work with kids in anyway
Favorite Quote: “Everything Happens For A Reason.”
Heather Zapf “Hamheath” #14 Junior OH 5-10 Yorktown, VA/ Tabb HS
Major/Minor: Political Science/History Parent/Guardian Name(s): Marylou and Clifford Siblings‟ Names: Ashley and Curtis Hobbies: beach volleyball Career Aspirations: Not sure yet
Favorite Quote: “By the grace of God I am who I am and his grace did not prove vain but I labored even more than the other, not I, but god with me.”
Kelsey Richards “Kels” #15 Sophomore L 5-1 Port Republic, MD / Calvert HS
Major/Minor: Business/Criminal Justice Parent/Guardian Name(s): Brian and Teresa Siblings‟ Names: Derek Hobbies: volleyball, tennis, crafts, and swimming Career Aspirations: To become an accountant and own my own business
Favorite Quote: “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”
Ashley Wilson #16 Freshman OH 5-9 Elkins, WV/ Elkins HS
Major/Minor: Elementary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Jim and Angie Siblings‟ Names: Heather, Dylan, Harmony, Fran Howell, Russell Burnett, Lauren Kapperman, Brandon Kapperman Hobbies: volleyball, singing Career Aspirations: Teacher/administrator
Favorite Quote: “The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure.” – Vince Lombardi
Brittany Anderson #17 Freshman OH 5-8 Frankfort, IL / Lincoln Way East HS
Major/Minor: Psychology/Sociology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Al and Kim Siblings‟ Names: Joe Hobbies: reading Career Aspirations: Therapist
Favorite Quote: “What kind of name is Stove anyway? What are you like a kitchen appliance or something!”… “No my name is Steve and I‟m a man.”
Erin Legge #18 Freshman RS 6-1 Fraziers Bottom, WV / Teays Valley Christian HS
Major/Minor: Spanish Parent/Guardian Name(s): Ed and Anne Siblings‟ Names: Kate, James, Lauren, Beth, and John Hobbies: being with family, whitewater rafting, riding horses Career Aspirations: Translator
Favorite Quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” -Dr. Seuss
Kali Enix “Kal” #22 Senior MH 6-0 Huntington, WV / Spring Valley HS
Major/Minor: Elementary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Anthony and Kimberly Siblings‟ Names: Zak Hobbies: athletics, scrapbooking Career Aspirations: Teacher, coach, administrator
Favorite Quote: “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Best Volleyball Memory: Meeting some of the strongest girls/teammates I know and going through every bit of the last four years with all of them right by my side.
Nicole Miller “Baby Giraffe” #23 Freshman OH 5-8 Jefferson Hills, PA/ Thomas Jefferson HS
Major/Minor: Pre-pharmacy Parent/Guardian Name(s): Jamie and Edward Siblings‟ Names: Julie, Natalie, Jake, and Luke Hobbies: photography, art, skiing, sewing Career Aspirations: Pharmacist
Favorite Quote: "Don‟t let your victories go to your head, or your failures go to your heart."
Fairmont State University – Roster # 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 15 16
Name Leslie Giordon Tabbie Bias Lexi Wredberg Jessica Seevers Katherine Herrera Bri Swann Tiff Smathers Kara Crabill Morgan Walls Kelley Canale Amber Wilson Alli Bertozzi Lauren Hockenberry Bria Thomas Emily Wymer
Pronunciation: Giordan: like Jordan Canale: kun-AL-ee Bertozzi: bur-TOE-zee
Cl. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr.
Pos RS Setter MH Setter/OH DS OH DS MH Libero OH MH MH M/OH OH OH
Ht. 5-11 5-5 6-1 5-8 5-4 5-10 5-3 5-11 5-3 5-9 5-11 5-11 6-0 6-0 6-0
Hometown / School Medina, OH / Medina Barboursville, WV / Cabell Midland Medina, OH / Buckeye Ironton, OH / Ironton Falls Church, VA / Jeb Stuart Xenia, OH / Beavercreek Clarion, PA / Clarion Area Clarksville, OH / Clinton Massie Bradley, WV / Woodrow Wilson Hilliard, OH / Bishop Watterson Fort Wayne, IN / Northrup Paden City, WV / Paden City Hedgesville, WV / Hedgesville Clinton, MD / Gwynn Park Clarksburg, WA / Robert C. Byrd
Head Coach: Larry Hill
One of the most successful and consistent coaches in volleyball, head coach Larry Hill begins his 28th season at the helm of the Fairmont State volleyball program. He ranks ninth in NCAA Division II for victories among active head coaches with a mark of 559-446 – more than any other coach in the WVIAC. The Falcons have had 18 winning times under Hill‟s leadership. Coach Hill has led the Fairmont State program since 1984, and has been named WVIAC “Coach of the Year” four times (1985, 1988, 1990 and 1998), and has led the Fighting Falcons to a winning season 17 times. Coach Hill has also directed Fairmont State to at least 20 victories in 15 seasons, including a record 42 wins in 1990. He has guided the Fighting Falcons to four WVIAC titles (1998, 1990, 1998 and 1999), and has produced three conference “Players of the Year” in Jackie Burks (1988), Tracey Rowe (1989) and Courtney Fochtman (1994). Fochtman and Theresa Haggerty are members of the Fairmont State Athletic Hall of Fame. Last season, the Falcons notched their 16th, 20-win season under Hill after posting a 20-10 record and a runner-up finish in the WVIAC. The Falcons also had a pair of first team All-WVIAC honorees. Hill is married to the former Joyce Lynn Antolini.
Assistant Coach: Camilo Guerci
Camilo Guerci is in his first season as a graduate assistant for the Fairmont State volleyball team. Guerci comes to Fairmont State after a successful career as a player at Mount Olive. A four-year starter for the Trojans, Guerci served as team captain for a squad that posted a 17-4 record and won a conference championship during his senior season. That year, Guerci was second in the nation in hitting percentage (.484) and 14th in the country in blocks per game. Upon graduation, Guerci coached club volleyball in North Carolina and Cincinnati before arriving at Fairmont State. A native of Miami, Fla., Guerci played high school volleyball at Christopher Columbus. There, he was a first-team all-county honoree and helped the Explorers to its first-ever district and regional championship, as well as the school's first-ever appearance in the state tournament.
Assistant Coach: Theresa Zapach
After a successful career for the Falcons, Theresa Zapach has joined the Fairmont State coaching staff. Zapach was a first team All-WVIAC selection in her senior season with the Falcons after ranking among the league leaders in total blocks last season with 138. She was a regular starter in the middle for FSU as a junior and led the team with 97 blocks while adding 162 kills. A Fairmont, W.Va., native, Zapach starred at East Fairmont High School. She was a two-time All-NCAC player for the Bees and earned all-state honorable mention as a senior after posting 237 kills and 69 blocks. She also was a standout in basketball earning all-state honorable mention honors during her senior season after helping lead East Fairmont to just its second state tournament appearance in school history.
Lesie Giordon #1 Sophomore RS 5-11 Medina, OH / Medina
Tabbie Bias #2 Freshman Setter 5-4 Culloden, WV / Cabell Midland
Lexi Wredberg #3 Freshman MH 6-1 OH / Buckeye Senior
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Machelle and Ron Giordon
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Rosemary and Aaron Bias
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Darlene and Tom Wredberg
Lauren Hockenberry #4 Freshman M/OH 6-0 Hedgesville, WV / Hedgesville
Jessica Seevers #5 Senior Setter/OH 5-8 Ironton, OH / Ironton HS
Katherine Herrera #6 Sophomore DS 5-2 Falls Church, VA / Jeb Stuart HS
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Lecia and Rob Hockenberry
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Kim and Brad Seevers
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Hector Herrera and Lisa Paredes
Bri Swann #7 Sophomore OH 5-10 Xenia, OH / Beavercreek
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Pam and Bill Swann
Tiff Smathers #8 Freshman Libero/DS 5-3 Clarion, PA / Clarion Area
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Cindy and Jeff Smathers
Emily Wymer Freshman 6-0 Clarksburg, WV / Robert C. Byrd
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Cindi and William Wymer
Kara Crabill #10 Freshman MH/OH 5-11 Clarksville, OH / Clinton-Massie
Morgan Walls #12 Senior DS 5-3 Beckley, WV / Woodrow Wilson
Kelley Canale #13 Sophomore OH 5-10 Hilliard, OH / Bishop Watterson
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Sharon and Martin Crabill
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Stacie and Chris Walls
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Susan and Tony Canale
Amber Wilson #15 Sophomore MH 5-10 Fort Wayne, IN / Northrup
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Denice Spearman and Carl Wilson
Alli Bertozzi #16 Sophomore MH 5-11 Paden City, WV / Paden City
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Mary Jean and Richard Bertozzi
Bria Thomas Freshman OH 6-0 Clinton, MD / Gwynn Park
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Sharnell Brown and Donald Thomas
Glenville State College – Roster # 1 2 3 4 7 9 11 12 13 14 15
Name Jamie Schindel Chelsea Stickelman Stefanie Gladders Cora VanDine Ella Messinger Megan Normant Sarah Frazier Mackenzie Willneff Rikki Butler JulieAnne Buckley Heather Stout
Cl. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So.
Pos. OH DS/Libero Setter OH OH DS Setter OH MB OH MH
Ht. 5-9 5-3 5-10 5-8 5-9 5-9 5-10 5-9 5-11 5-11 6-0
Hometown / School Troy, OH Monroe, OH Alberta, Canada Johnstown, OH South Charleston, WV Normantown, WV Earlysville, VA Peoria, AZ Coal Grove, OH Romney, WV Mt. Jackson, VA
Assistant Coach: Erica Hale
Jamie Schindel #1 Junior OH 5-9 Troy, OH
Chelsea Stickelman #2 Junior DS/Libero 5-3 Monroe, OH
Stefanie Gladders #3 Freshman Setter 5-10 Alberta, Canada
Core VanDine #4 Freshman OH 5-8 Johnstown, OH
Ella Messinger #7 Freshman OH 5-9 South Charleston, WV
Megan Normant #9 Freshman DS 5-9 Normantown, WV
Sarah Frazier #11 Freshman Setter 5-10 Earlysville, VA
MacKenize Willneff #12 Junior OH 5-9 Peoria, AZ
Rikki Butler #13 Junior MB 5-11 Coal Grove, OH
JulieAnne Buckley #4 Senior OH 5-11 Romney, WV
Heather Stout #15 Sophomore MH 6-0 Mt. Jackson, VA
Ohio Valley University – Roster # 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 12 13 21 23 30
Name Hannah McMichael Taylor Buchtmann Mallory Kelley Morgan Kelley Sarah Haman Ashley Dundes Latoschia Taylor Allison Graves Hilary Thacker Jessica Simpson Emily Foy Felicia Zartman
Cl. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. So. Fr.
Pos. Setter/RS OH/DS Setter/DS OH/DS Setter/DS Setter/DS OH/MH OH Libero Setter MB MH
Ht. 5-4 5-7 5-7 5-6 5-4 5-6 5-6 5-7 5-2 5-9 5-10 5-11
Hometown / School Barlow, OH / Warren HS Loveland, OH / Loveland,HS South Point, OH / South Point HS South Point, OH / South Point HS Xenia, OH / Xenia HS Loveland, OH / Loveland HS Xenia, OH / Xenia HS McArthur, OH / Vinton CHS Newport, OH / Frontier HS Yucaipa, CA / Yucaipa HS Belpre, OH / Warren HS Marietta, OH / Marietta HS
Head Coach: Paul Jacoby
Coach Jacoby brings thirty years of intercollegiate coaching experience to Lady Scots volleyball. This year's squad is his fourteenth at OVU. Jacoby has seen several of his players receive WVIAC conference honors in the last couple of seasons. He coached previously at Northeastern Christian Junior College where one of his teams won the NJCAA Region 19 tournament and played in the national championship event. Jacoby is a member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association.
Assistant Coach: Dan Anderson
Hannah McMichael #2 Jr. Setter/RS 5-4 Barlow, OH / Warren HS
Taylor Buchtmann #3 Jr. OH/DS 5-7 Loveland, OH / Loveland,HS
Mallory Kelly #4 Sr. Setter/DS 5-7 South Point, OH / South Point HS
Morgan Kelly #5 Sr. OH/DS 5-6 South Point, OH / South Point HS
Sarah Haman #6 Fr. Setter/DS 5-4 Xenia, OH / Xenia HS
Ashley Dundes #9 So. Setter/DS 5-6 Loveland, OH / Loveland HS
Latoschia Taylor #10 Fr. OH/MH 5-6 Xenia, OH / Xenia HS
Allison Graves #12 So. OH 5-7 McArthur, OH / Vinton CHS
Hillary Thacker #13 Jr. Libero 5-2 Newport, OH / Frontier HS
Jessica Simpson #21 Fr. Setter 5-9 Yucaipa, CA / Yucaipa HS
Emily Foy #23 So. MB 5-10 Belpre, OH / Warren HS
Felicia Zartman #30 Fr. MH 5-11 Marietta, OH / Marietta HS
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown – Roster # 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Name Cassie Heatherly Anna Greeley Katie Svetahor Danielle Fleeger Olivia Hutchinson Alicia Anderson Kayla Petrilla Jessica Heidenthal Miriah Butterworth Ashley Dirado Rachel Humble Tayler Vebares Kelsey Kohler Kristy Lagnese Lindsay Roush Nikki Oakes Karen Schmidt Beth Kendera Kelsey Shanabrook Dana Heidenreich Mallory Sikora
Cl. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr.
Pos. DS DS DS OH DS OH Setter OH DS MH Setter MH DS OH OH Setter OH MH OH MH/OH MH
Ht. 5-6 5-5 5-5 5-8 5-3 5-9 5-3 5-10 5-5 5-9 5-7 6-0 5-4 5-6 5-9 5-6 5-8 6-1 6-0 5-10 6-1
Hometown / School Glendale, AZ / Glendale Mountain Ridge Jennerstown, PA / North Star Latrobe, PA / Greater Latrobe Clarion, PA / Clarion Sinking Spring, PA / Reading Holy Name Pittsburgh, PA /Plum Johnstown, PA / Richland Clymer, PA / Penns Manor Area Northern Cambria, PA / Northern Cambria Greensburg, PA / Greensburg Salem Punxsutawney, PA / Punxsutawney Red Lion, PA / Red Lion Johnstown, PA / Westmont Hilltop Pittsburgh, PA / Plum Johnstown, PA / Richland Pittsburgh, PA / Baldwin Boswell, PA / North Star Johnstown, PA / Conemaugh Valley Mechanicsburg, PA / Cumberland Valley Pittsburgh, PA / Bishop Canevin Pittsburgh, PA / South Park
Coach Renzi was named head coach in 2005. She has an overall record of 105-96, including leading the Lady Cats to the WVIAC quarterfinals in 2007 and 2010. In 1995 she was inducted to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame.
Assistant Coaches: Joshua Galasso (3rd Season) Scott Shirley (4th Season)
Cassie Heatherly “Arizona” #1 Freshman DS 5-6 Glendale, AZ / Glendale Mountain Ridge
Major/Minor: Pre-business Parent/Guardian Name(s): Bill and Teresa Siblings‟ Names: Nate Hobbies: traveling, volleyball, theatre, working out Career Aspirations: International Business CEO
Favorite Quote: “Every Life Has a Story”
Anna Greeley “Banana” #2 Freshman DS 5-5 Jennerstown, PA / North Star
Major/Minor: Nursing Parent/Guardian Name(s): Geraldine and Matthew Siblings‟ Names: Savanah, Mindy, and Chelsee Hobbies: volleyball, singing, drawing, and dancing Career Aspirations: Head Nurse at Conemaugh
Favorite Quote: “It‟s not about if you survived the storm, it‟s how you danced in the rain.”
Katie Svetahor #4 Freshman DS 5-5 Latrobe, PA / Greater Latrobe
Major/Minor: Nutrition and Dietetics Parent/Guardian Name(s): Alan and Nancy Siblings‟ Names: Sarah Hobbies: shopping, volleyball, and running Career Aspirations: Get doctorate in Nutrition
Favorite Quote:“Dream as if you will live forever, live as if you will die today.”
Danielle Fleeger “Dani” #5 Freshman OH 5-8 Clarion, PA / Clarion
Major/Minor: Communications Parent/Guardian Name(s): Terry and Leslie Siblings‟ Names: Jacob Hobbies: shopping, photography, being with family Career Aspirations: Public Relations and Broadcasting
Favorite Quote: “Somewhere behind the athlete you've
become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back... play for her.” – Mia Hamm
Olivia Hutchinson “Liv” #6 Junior DS 5-3 Sinking Spring, PA / Reading Holy Name
Major/Minor: Journalism Parent/Guardian Name(s): James and Kathleen Siblings‟ Names: Rachael and Victoria Hobbies: hanging with friends and family Career Aspirations: Work for a top magazine
Favorite Quote: “Just keep swimming.” - Finding Nemo
Alicia Anderson “Meesh” #7 Freshman OH 5-9 Pittsburgh, PA / Plum
Major/Minor: Natural Sciences Parent/Guardian Name(s): Scott and Carla Siblings‟ Names: Alexa and Michael Hobbies: spending time with family and friends Career Aspirations: Pediatric nurse
Favorite Quote: “Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.”
Kayla Petrilla “Kay” #8 Junior S 5-3 Johnstown, PA / Richland
Major/Minor: Business Management and Marketing Parent/Guardian Name(s): Deborah Hight and Greg Siblings‟ Names: Lindsey Hobbies: volleyball, going to Pens games, golfing Career Aspirations: Opening a shoe store
Favorite Quote: “There are millions of people in this world, but in the end it all comes down to one.” –Crazy Beautiful
Jessica Heidenthal “Jess” #10 Senior OH 5-10 Clymer, PA/ Penns Manor Area
Major/Minor: Marketing and Management Parent/Guardian Name(s): Michael and Linda Siblings‟ Names: Casey, Steven, and Angela Hobbies: sports, movies, music Career Aspirations: Graduate and get a marketing/management job
Favorite Quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” Best Volleyball Memory: All of the memories I‟ve made with teammates Miriah Butterworth “Mimi” #11 Freshman DS 5-5 Northern Cambria, PA/ Northern Cambria
Major/Minor: Accounting Parent/Guardian Name(s): Bob and Jackie Siblings‟ Names: Shayna, Briana, and Giana Hobbies: volleyball, painting, eating, dancing, watching movies Career Aspirations: Travel the world
Favorite Quote: “Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We will get there someday” – Winnie The Pooh
Ashley DiRado “Ash” #12 Sophomore MH 5-9 Greensburg, PA/ Greensburg Salem
Major/Minor: Early Childhood Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Darren and Jill Siblings‟ Names: Stephanie Hobbies: volleyball, coloring, shopping Career Aspirations: Finish college and get a teaching job
Favorite Quote: “Live Laugh Love Dream”
Rachel Humble “Rach” #14 Sophomore S 5-7 Punxsutawney, PA / Punxsutawney
Major/Minor: Early Childhood Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Sherry Humble Siblings‟ Names: Julie Hobbies: Playing piano Career Aspirations: Become a kindergarten teacher
Favorite Quote: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.” -Herman Cain
Tayler Vebares #15 Freshman MH 6-0 Red Lion, PA/ Red Lion
Major/Minor: Biology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Teen and Lena Siblings‟ Names: Marley Hobbies: volleyball, eating, coloring, sleeping Career Aspirations: Travel the world
Favorite Quote: “If you live to be 100, I hope I live to be 100 minus 1 day, so I never have to live without you” – Winnie the Pooh
Kelsey Kohler “Kels” #16 Junior DS 5-4 Johnstown, PA / Westmont Hilltop
Major/Minor: Business Management Parent/Guardian Name(s): Jeff and Mary Ann Siblings‟ Names: Kara Hobbies: volleyball, swimming, shopping, hanging with friends Career Aspirations: Public Relations/Human Resources
Favorite Quote: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” Henry David Thoreau
Kristy Lagnese #17 Sophomore OH 5-6 Pittsburgh, PA / Plum
Major/Minor: Early Childhood Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Lisa and William Siblings‟ Names: Anthony Hobbies: volleyball, softball, basketball, shopping, hanging with friends Career Aspirations: Teaching and coaching volleyball of softball
Favorite Quote: “Everything happens for a reason.”
Lindsay Roush #19 Junior OH 5-9 Johnstown, PA/ Richland
Major/Minor: Early Childhood Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Ronald and Barbara Siblings‟ Names: Stacie and Kelsey Hobbies: Playing sports and watching movies Career Aspirations: Teach and coach volleyball
Favorite Quote: “Never ever listen to someone who simply wants to be the first to say the game is over because champions don‟t think that”
Nikki Oakes #20 Freshman Setter 5-6 Pittsburgh, PA / Baldwin
Major/Minor: Biology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Mike and Terri Hobbies: drawing, art, and writing Career Aspirations: Become a neurologist
Favorite Quote: "Things don't go wrong so you can become bitter and give up. Things go wrong to break you down and build you up, so you become all you were intended to be."
Karen Schmidt #21 Sophomore OH 5-8 Boswell, PA / North Star
Beth Kendera #22 Sophomore MH 6-1 Johnstown, PA / Conemaugh Valley
Major/Minor: Business Parent/Guardian Name(s): Priscilla and David Siblings‟ Names: Katie and Amanda Hobbies: fishing, lifting, swimming, movies, spending time with family Career Aspirations: Get an awesome job!
Major/Minor: Early Childhood Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): LeAnne Kendera Siblings‟ Names: Brandon Hobbies: sports, friends, family Career Aspirations: Find stable teaching job
Favorite Quote: “You just kind of go and do your own thing.
Sometimes it's really hard to compare apples and oranges, so you don't really think of it that way. You just perform to your fullest potential and hope everybody else does too. And however it works out, it works out.” -Jennifer Nettles
Kelsey Shanabrook “Kels” #23 Freshman OH 6-0 Mechanicsburg, PA / Cumberland Valley
Major/Minor: Elementary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Alan and Kathy Siblings‟ Names: Kristin Hobbies: sports, teaching, volunteering Career Aspirations: Elementary school teacher
Favorite Quote: "Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." Dana Heidenreich “Dane” #24 Freshman MH/OH 5-10 Pittsburgh, PA / Bishop Canevin
Major/Minor: Pre Occupational Therapy Parent/Guardian Name(s): Nancy and Paul Siblings‟ Names: Ashley, Kelsey, and Troy Career Aspirations: Become an occupational therapist
Favorite Quote: “There's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.”
Mallory Sikora #25 Freshman MH 6-1 Pittsburgh, PA/ South Park
Major/Minor: Undecided Parent/Guardian Name(s): Dorothy and Keith Siblings‟ Names: Ryan Hobbies: eating, sleeping, volleyball Career Aspirations: To be happy and successful
Favorite Quote: “We all have ability, the difference is how we use it.” –Stevie Wonder
Seton Hill University – Roster # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 14 15 16 18 21
Name Rebecca Robinson Ashley Steinbach Katie Bloomgren Rachel Dindak Corrine Gahagan Larissa Santangelo Courtney Field Kelsey Profio Olivia Mathews Christina Donahoe Paige Baker Chelsey Regovich Lindsey Pavlikowski Alexis Cerminara Jenna Snyder
Cl. Sr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr.
Pos. OH OH DS Setter/OH MH/OH MH/OH Setter Setter/OH DS OH DS/OH MH/OH MH MH/OH OH
Ht. 6-0 6-0 5-5 5-9 6-1 5-11 5-9 5-11 5-6 5-9 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-10 5-11
Hometown / School Newark, DE / Pauda Academy Windber, PA / Windber Lake Orion, MI / Notre Dame Prep Pittsburgh, PA / Baldwin Windber, PA / Windber New Middletown, OH / Springfield Local Pottsville, PA / Nativity BVM Galena OH / Olentangy Hilliard, OH / Hilliard Darby Export, PA / Greensburg CC Kittanning, PA / Elderton Concord, OH / Lake Catholic Johnstown, PA / Westmont Hilltop Pittsburgh, PA / Brentwood Pittsburgh, PA / Baldwin
Seton Hill University head volleyball coach Rick Hall returns for his twenty fifth season in 2011 at the helm of the Griffins volleyball program . Coach Hallâ€&#x;s career at SHU has been highlighted by two Northeast Regional Coach of the Year honors, four District Championships, two Regional Championships, and four national tournament appearances in Hawaii, Kansas, and California. In 2006, Coach Hall was inducted into the first class of the Seton Hill University Athletic Hall of Fame. Coach Hallâ€&#x;s influence on volleyball in the area has extended beyond Seton Hill. He enjoyed a brief coaching stint with Hempfield High School and has been involved in the USA Juniors 16-and-under program, as well as the development of volleyball in the Catholic Youth Organization in Greensburg for grades 4 through 8. A Latrobe High School and St. Vincent College graduate, Hall played professionally in the Association of Volleyball professionals in the late seventies and early eighties. His stints on the Cuervo Gold Pro Beach Doubles Tour, along with the Miller Lite Pro Beach Doubles Tour allowed him to play against the best professional competition up and down the east coast. Hall's indoor experience came with the United States Volleyball Association and the USA Volleyball Association. Rick and his wife Valerie have three children, Allyson 23, Ryan 19, and Candace 17.
Assistant Coach: Bob Hall
Bob Hall, a Youngstown, PA native and brother of head coach Rick Hall, returns for his tenth season with the Seton Hill women's volleyball program as an assistant coach and head recruiter. He has served the local volleyball community in many different capacities in recent years. Previously, Bob has worked in the Derry Area School District as the head women's volleyball coach at the junior high level, as well as the varsity assistant coach. He has been the head coach and coordinator of three Girls Junior Olympic Volleyball Clubs at Chestnut Ridge, Foothills and Laurel Highlands. Bob is also a certified PIAA volleyball official.
Assistant Coach: Sue Hahner
Sue Hahner is a 1996 Seton Hill graduate and returns for her eighth season as an assistant with the women's program. Hahner was a member of head coach Rick Hall's squad that captured a District and Regional Championship and earned a trip to the NAIA National Tournament. She was a two-time 1st Team AllConference middle hitter/blocker and selected to the 1st Team Northeast Region once during her career. The Pottsville, PA native has remained active in the western Pennsylvania volleyball community and still plays in the Ohio Valley Region USA Volleyball Association. Sue also donates her time and talent helping to coach one of the Keystone Volleyball Teams.
Rebecca Corrine Robinson “Becca” #1 Sr. OH Newark, DE / Pauda Academy
Major/Minor: Political Science and History Parent/Guardian Name(s): David and Teri Robinson Siblings‟ Names: Grant Robinson Career Aspirations: Attend Law School and hope to work in Family Law
Favorite Quote: “A successful team beat with one heart.” Best Volleyball Memory: Trip to Palm Beach because our team became more of a family. On and off the court these girls are commendable, our families have grown and we‟re a major support for one another.
Ashkey Steinbach “Smash” #2 Jr. OH Windber, PA / Windber
Major/Minor: Biology/ MinorMath Parent/Guardian Name(s): Missy Steinbach Hobbies: reading, watching movies, artwork, traveling, and vegetarianism Career Aspirations: Marine Biology (involvement in the Greenpeace International program) or Ophthalmology
Favorite Quote: “Dream as if you‟ll live forever, live as if you‟ll die today.” –James Dean Katherine Bloomgren “Katie” #3 So. DS Lake Orion, MI / Notre Dame Prep
Major/Minor: Sports Management and Human Resources Parent/Guardian Name(s): Michael and Deborah Bloomgren Siblings‟ Names: Patrick, Christine, Kimberly, Benjamin, Kelly Hobbies: spending time relaxing with friends and family Career Aspirations: Work in Major League Baseball (MLB) or National Hockey League (NHL)
Favorite Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
Rachel Dindak “Rach” #4 So. Setter/OH Pittsburg, PA / Baldwin
Major/Minor: Elementary education with Special education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Robert and Lisa Dindak Siblings: Jake and Sarah Hobbies: Any sports, hanging with friends, listening to music Career Aspirations: Hope to become an elementary education teacher while coaching on the side
Favorite Quote: “If you are trying to achieve, there will be
roadblocks. Everybody has had them. But obstacles don‟t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don‟t turnaround and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or workaround it.”
Corrine Gahagen “Nin or Corn” #5 Fr MH/OH Windber, PA / Windber
Major/Minor: Pre-Pharmacy Parent/Guardian Name(s): Sean and Kim Gahagen Siblings‟ Names: Aubrey Gahagen Hobbies: Playing volleyball, hanging with friends, skiing, & listening to music Career Aspirations: Become a pharmacist
Favorite Quote: “Refuse to lose. Refuse to be defeated. Refuse to have regrets.” - Nicki Minaj
Larrisa Marie Santangelo “Gelo” #6 Fr. MH/Oh New Middletown, OH / Springfield Local
Major/Minor: Human Resources / Spanish Parent/Guardian Name(s): Dale and Leslie Santangelo Siblings‟ Names: Devin Hobbies: reading and painting Career Aspirations: Undecided
Favorite Quote: “Don‟t cry because its over. Smile because it happened.”
Courtney Field #7 Fr. Setter Pottsville, PA / Nativity BVM
Major/Minor: Business Parent/Guardian Name(s): Joe and Kelly Field Siblings‟ Names: Emily Field Hobbies: hanging with friends, watching movies, and scrapbooking Career Aspirations: Find a successful job at a business firm
Favorite Quote: “Be good or be good at it.”
Kelsey Ann Profio #8 So. Setter/OH Galena, OH / Olentangy
Major/Minor: Psychology and Criminal Justice Parent/Guardian Name(s): Kim and Jason Profio Siblings‟ Names: Zach, Shane, and Blake Career Aspirations: To work as a criminologist for a government agency
Favorite Quote: “I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Olivia Mathews “Liv” #9 Fr. DS Hilliard, OH / Hilliard Darby
Major/Minor: Chemistry/ MinorMath Parent/Guardian Name(s): Tanya and Tom Mathews Siblings‟ Names: Alex and Ellie Mathews Hobbies: being active, hanging with friends, and listening to music Career Aspirations: Be a dermatologist Favorite Quote: There is only one success– to be able to spend your life in your own way.”
Christina Marie Donahoe “D-Hoe” #12 Jr. OH Export, PA / Greensburg Central Catholic
Major/Minor: Art Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Patti and Joe Donahoe Siblings‟ Names: Lauren and Elizabeth Donahoe Hobbies: art, listening to music, hanging out with friends Career Aspirations: To be an art teacher to middle school students Favorite Quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” – Dr. Seuss Paige Baker “Wendy” #14 Fr. DS/OH Kittanning, PA / Elderton
Major/Minor: Physician‟s Assistant Parent/Guardian Name(s): Linda Novak Siblings‟ Names: Kyle Baker Hobbies: Playing Volleyball, Coloring, Sleeping, Watching sporting events
Favorite Quote: “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” --Marilyn Monroe
Chelsey Regovich “Chels” #15 So. MH/OH Concord, OH / Lake Catholic
Major/Minor: Elementary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Steve and Sharon Siblings‟ Names: Corey Hobbies: sports and shopping Career Aspirations: Teacher
Favorite Quote: “Live, Laugh and Love”
Major/Minor: Physician‟s Assistant Parent/Guardian Name(s): Patty and Gene Pavlikowski Siblings‟ Names: Cammie Miller and Haley Pavlikowski Hobbies: cooking, shopping and spending time with friends Career Aspirations: Become a physician assistant and hopefully come back to school to specialize in Anesthesia Favorite Quote: “It‟s better to burn out, than fade away.” –Kurt Cobain Lindsey Pavlikowski “Pav” #16 Jr. MH Johnstown, PA / Westmont Hilltop
Major/Minor: Biology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Christine Stormer Siblings‟ Names: Brady Hobbies: volleyball, shopping, tanning Career Aspirations: Become a physician assistant Favorite Quote: “If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. --Michael Jordan Alexis Cerminara “Lex” #18 Fr. Pittsburg, Pa / Bretwood
Jenna Snyder #21 Fr. OH Pittsburg, PA / Baldwin
Major/Minor: Elementary Education Pre K to Grade 4 with Special Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Michael and Diane Snyder Siblings‟ Names: Leah Snyder Hobbies: volleyball, basketball, softball, reading, and spending time with friends and family Career Aspirations: To have my own Kindergarten or 1st grade classroom
Favorite Quote: “Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.”
Shepherd University – Roster # Name 1 Melani Lewis 3 Taylor Belella 4 Lauren Gardner 5 Lauren Jeschelnik 6 Sara Michael 8 Lauren Wilkins 9 Kathleen Murphy 10 Valerie Bour 11 Meg Kenny 12 Kayla Walker 13 Shannon Webb 14 Trish Leigh 15 Kasey Mercier 21 Kayla Motheral
Cl. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr.
Pos. RS/MH Setter OH Setter Setter/RS OH DS/Libero RS MH OH RS/DS DS/Libero OH MH
Ht. 5-9 5-7 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-8 5-5 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-0 5-7 5-10 6-0
Hometown / School Bay Shore, NY / Brentwood Smithsburg, MD / Smithsburg Clarkston, MI / Clarkston Huntingtown, MD / Huntingtown Winchester, VA / James Wood/HCC Winchester, VA / Sherando Bel Air, MD / Bel Air Willoughby Hills, OH / Willoughby South Lynchburg, VA / E.C. Glass Palmyra, VA / Fluvanna County Fallston, MD / Fallston Hagerstown, MD / Williamsport Baltimore, MD / Mount de Sales Academy Sterling, VA / Potomac Falls
Sarah Smith is entering her seventh year as head coach of the Shepherd University Volleyball program. Smith was named WVIAC Coach of the Year in 2009 after leading Shepherd to a 21-12 overall record with a 12-2 mark in conference play. Smith is dedicated to taking Shepherd to the next level and continually looks for goal-minded athletes who will be an asset not only on the volleyball court but also to Shepherd University.
Assistant Coach: Kevin Mennett Entering his seventh season as assistant coach of the Shepherd University volleyball, Mennett is in charge of player relations and strength training. He oversees each player's academic progress and their advancement in the weight room.
Assistant Coach: Steve Reaves Entering his third season as assistant coach of the Shepherd volleyball team. Reaves, works with the setters and the offensive system. Reaves is also a 1998 graduate of Shepherd University.
Assistant Coach: Jane Thompson Thompson is entering her first season as assistant coach of the Shepherd volleyball team. A 2011 graduate of Shepherd University, Thompson was a four-year player for the Rams from 2007-10 and served as a team captain. She will be helping scout opponents, assist in player development, and will be responsible for uploading and downloading film for the Rams.
Melani Lewis “Mel” #1 Sophomore RS/MH 5-9 Bay Shore, NY / Brentwood
Major/Minor: Elementary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Al Lewis and Jan Kimbrough -Lewis Siblings‟ Names: Alicia, Aaiden, and Anissa Lewis Hobbies: creative writing, drawing Career Aspirations: K-6 Teacher
Favorite Quote: “It‟s all about the journey, not the outcome.”
Major/Minor: Elementary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Stephanie and Paul Belella Siblings‟ Names: Mitchell and Payton Belella Hobbies: sports and hanging out with friends Career Aspirations: Be an elementary teacher and coach volleyball Favorite Quote: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan
Taylor Belella “Tabs” #3 Freshman S 5-7 Smithsburg, MD / Smithsburg
Lauren Gardner “Lo” #4 Junior OH 5-10 Clarkston, MI / Clarkston
Major: Psychology/English Parent/Guardian Name(s): Bud and Robin Gardner Siblings‟ Names: Colby Hobbies: Playing guitar, shopping, and spending time with family Career Aspirations: Become a practicing psychotherapist
Favorite Quote: “Don‟t take yourself too seriously.”
Lauren Jeschelnik #5 Senior Setter 6-0 Huntingtown, MD / Huntingtown
Sara Michael #6 Junior Setter/RS 5-10 Winchester, VA / James Wood / HCC
Lauren Wilkins #8 Freshman OH 5-8 Winchester, VA / Sherando
Major/Minor: Nursing Parent/Guardian Name(s): Kevin and Marilyn Wilkins Siblings‟ Names: Kelsea Wilkins Hobbies: volleyball, hanging with friends, and being outside Career Aspirations: Become a nurse practitioner or physician‟s assistant
Favorite Quote: “To the world you may be one
person, but to one person you may be the world.”
Kathleen Murphy “Kat” #9 Freshmen DS/Libero 5-5 Bel Air, MD / Bel Air
Major/Minor: Sports Marketing Parent/Guardian Name(s): Lynne and Sean Murphy Siblings‟ Names: Meghan Murphy Hobbies: volleyball, hanging out with friends, and music Career Aspirations: Under Armour
Favorite Quote: “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you‟ll land among the stars.”
Valerie Bour “Val” #20 Freshman RS 5-10 Willoughby Hills, OH / Willoughby South
Major/Minor: Biology (Physical Therapy Parent/Guardian Name(s): Jim and Debbie Bour Siblings‟ Names: Alex and Max Bour Hobbies: going to the mall and beach and hanging with friends.
Favorite Quote: “Winning and losing can ultimately come down to a player's passion. Passion for the game, their team, and for the competition.”
Margaret Kenny “Meg” #11 Sophomore MH 6-1 Lynchburg, VA / E.C. Glass
Major/Minor: Nursing Parent/Guardian Name(s): Eric & Karen Kenny Siblings‟ Names: Kristen & Michael Kenny Career Aspirations: Become a nurse practitioner; Become a traveling nurse
Favorite Quote: “I am not what I have failed. I am what I have learned from my failures.”
Kayla Jean Walker #12 Sophomore OH 6-0 Palmyra, VA / Fluvanna County
Major/Minor: Mathematics Parent/Guardian Name(s): Debbie and Tighe Walker Siblings‟ Names: Theresa and Christina Career Aspirations: Become a Civil Engineer
Favorite Quote: “I can attribute all my present success from my past failures.”
Trisha Leigh “Trish” #14 Freshman DS/Libero 5-7 Hagerstown, MD / Williamsport
Major/Minor: Recreation & Leisure Parent/Guardian Name(s): Michael Leigh, Tammy Leigh Siblings‟ Names: Heather Leigh Career Aspirations: work for the Baltimore Ravens
Favorite Quote: “Those on top of the mountain did not fall there.”
Kasey Mercier #15 Junior OH 5-10 Baltimore, MD / Mt. de Sales Academy
Major/Minor: Recreation Leisure Studies
Parent/Guardian Name(s): Kim and Bill
Siblings‟ Names: Kelli and Kristina
Hobbies: hanging out with
friends and family, listening to music
Favorite Quote: “Find your passion and make it happen. Be on a mission and live your life on purpose. Be motivated by your desire to achieve rather than your fear of failure.”
Kayla Motheral “KJ, KayJay” #21 Freshman MH 6-0 Sterling, VA / Potomac Falls
Major/Minor: Art education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Joy Motheral
Siblings‟ Names: Alyssa Motheral
Career Aspirations: Art teacher
Favorite Quote: “When one door of happiness closes another opens, but often we stare so long at the door that is closed that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”
University of Charleston – Roster # 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20
Name Brittney Bills Marisa Grifka Ashley Douglas Lora Goss Malleri Hardison Holly Sabatka Cara Hibbs-Leyva Julia Moskal Brenna Youlton Keely Latham Katie Williams Ashlea Wallace Breanna Hughes Kaitlyn Farley Clairissa Larry Kelsey Eby
Cl. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Fr. Jr.
Pos. DS/Libero Setter/DS Libero/DS RS/MH OH DS RS/MH OH MH RS/MH Setter Libero/DS RS OH/RS MH Setter
Ht. 5-10 5-7 5-6 5-10 5-10 5-8 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-5 5-5 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-11
Hometown / School Findlay, OH / Findlay Rochester, MI / Stoney Creek Ontario, Canada / General Amherst Birmingham, AL / Oak Mountain Uniontown, PA / Laurel Highlands Lone Tree, CO / Highlands Ranch San Diego, CA / Academy of Our Lady of Peace Ontario, Canada / Essex Ontario, Canada / John McGregor Gardnerville, NV / Douglas Gettysburg, PA / Gettysburg Winfield, WV / Winfield Hurricane, WV / Hurricane Bridgeport, WV / Bridgeport University Heights, OH / Regina at Notre Dame Portland, OR / Central Catholic
Head Coach: Dr. Bren Stevens
Since arriving at the University of Charleston in 1993, Stevens has propelled a once lackluster program into the epitome of excellence, as her teams have made seven NCAA appearances since becoming a member of Division II in 1995. It was in 1998 when Stevens‟ team advanced to the round of “Sweet Sixteen” at the Atlantic Regional. The team lost to an opponent that they had beaten earlier in the season and ended up just one win away from advancing to the Elite 8. Coach Stevens is a pioneer with tremendous vision, passion and enthusiasm for the sport of volleyball. Coach Bren was named WVIAC “Coach of the Year” in 1995, 1997 and 2001. She was inducted into the University of Charleston‟s Hall of Fame in 2006. As a player she earned both WVIAA and Mid-West Regional Firstteam honors. Bren served for nine years as the Chairperson of the WVIAC Volleyball Coaches. Coach Stevens currently serves on the American Volleyball Coaches Association‟s Head Coaches Committee. She is also a member of the Hall of Fame Selection committee for the AVCA. Bren‟s reputation which she built for her program in West Virginia extends far beyond the borders of her state. Stevens serves as a leader/teacher to other coaches through a mentoring program established by the AVCA. Bren has also spent five years serving on NCAA RAC Committees both in the Atlantic and Great Lake Regions. Coach Stevens also serves in the role of Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman‟s Administrator for the University of Charleston. Bren is very active with the NCAA and serves on the NCAAII Management Council. She is a member of the Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects in Sports Committee as well as their Branding and Identity Committee for DII. Bren is a respected coach, faculty member and administrator on her campus.
Assistant Coach: Amanda Ansell
Coach Amanda Ansell was a dominant player of her own before she graduated from the University of Charleston in 2002, where she earned a Bachelor‟s Degree in Elementary Education. She then went on to teach 3 rd grade at Piedmont for the next10 years while assistant coaching part time at UC. However, she has recently left her teaching job to join the UC staff full time this year.
Assistant Coach: Michael Sankoff Assistant Coach: Eric Gillispie
Major/Minor: Biology/Pre-Professional Parent/Guardian Name(s): Chuck & DeeDee Bills Siblings‟ Names: David Bills Hobbies: swimming, rollerblading, snowboarding Career Aspirations: Physician's Assistant Favorite Quote:"cultivate your desire for success to be greater than the fear of failure. Failure is merely a pit stop between where you stand and success. Failure allows you to learn the fastest; failure inspires winners and defeats losers." Best Volleyball Memory: South Carolina Trip Brittney Bills “Bills” #1 Senior DS/Libero 5-10 Findley, OH / Findley
Marisa Grifka “Grif” #2 Sophomore Setter/DS 5-7 Rochester, MI / Stoney Creek
Major/Minor: Political Science and Public Policy Parent/Guardian Name(s): Ray and Michelle Grifka Siblings‟ Names: Ryan Grifka reading, shopping and sports Career Aspirations: Lawyer
Favorite Quote: “You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it isn‟t how hard you hit; it‟s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That‟s how winning is done.”
Ashley Douglas “Dougie” #3 Junior Libero/DS 5-6 Ontario, Canada / General Amherst
Major/Minor: Physical Education and Wellness Parent/Guardian Name(s): Hugh and Lynn Douglas Siblings‟ Names: Susan & Kevin Douglas Hobbies: trick shots, rollerblading, playing with my nieces Career Aspirations: Become a physical education teacher
Favorite Quote: “If winning isn‟t everything, then why keep score?”
Lora Goss “LoGoss” #4 Senior RS/MH 5-10 Birmingham, AL / Oak Mountain
Major/Minor: English and English Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Troy Goss & Marsha Sturdevant Siblings‟ Names: Audrey & Mitchell Goss Hobbies: Reading, Art & Crafts, Board Games, Movies Career Aspirations: To have a job and make money
Favorite Quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Best Volleyball Memory: Coach Stevens‟ 500th win!!
Malleri Hardison “Mal” #5 Junior OH 5-10 Uniontown, PA / Laurel Highlands
Major/Minor: Accounting/Business Administration Parent/Guardian Name(s): Michael & Janice Hardison Siblings‟ Names: Michael & Amanda Hardison Hobbies: Shopping Career Aspirations: Become a CPA
Favorite Quote: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
Major/Minor: Business & Sports Administration Holly Sabatka Parent/Guardian Name(s): “Hollers” Darrell & Cathy Sabatka #6 Siblings‟ Names: Junior Heather & Hayden Sabatka DS Hobbies: Music, baby brother, 5-8 running Holly‟s hair and makeup Lone Tree, CO / salon, going for Highlands Ranch Career Aspirations: Work in the Sports Industry, professional or collegiate Favorite Quote: “Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.”
Major/Minor: Communications/ Sports Administration Parent/Guardian Name(s): Rick Leyva & Trudi Hibbs Siblings‟ Names: Brandon Hibbs Hobbies: snowboarding Career Aspirations: To work for ESPN Favorite Quote: “Why don‟t you just use your i-phone head-pods?” Best Volleyball Memory: Myrtle Beach! Cara Hibbs-Leyva #8 Senior RS/MH 6-0 San Diego, CA / Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Julia Moskal #9 Freshman OH 5-10 Ontario, Canada / Essex
Major/Minor: Nursing Parent/Guardian Name(s): Shelley & Murray Macchio, Walter & Debbie Moskal Siblings‟ Names: Lindsay, Emily & Murray Hobbies: watching movies, hanging out with friends, and studying of course! Career Aspirations: Nurse Practitioner
Favorite Quote: “Beauty gets attention, personality steals hearts.” Brenna Youlton “Ol‟ Bren” #10 Junior MH 6-0 Ontario, Canada / John McGregor
Major/Minor: Physical Education/UDL Parent/Guardian Name(s): Rick &Joanne Youlton Siblings‟ Names: Tamara, Carly, Brad & Sam Youlton Hobbies: traveling Career Aspirations: High School Gym Teacher
Favorite Quote: “Giving up doesn‟t always mean you‟re weak; sometimes it just means you‟re strong enough to let go.”
Keely Latham #11 Freshman RS/MH 6-0 Gardnerville, NV / Douglas
Major/Minor: Psychology Parent/Guardian Name(s): David and Michelle Latham Hobbies: snowboarding
Favorite Quote: “Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” – John Wooden
Katie Elizabeth Williams “Kdub, Kate Dawg” #12 Senior Setter 5-5 Gettysburg, PA / Gettysburg
Major/Minor: Sports Administration Parent/Guardian Name(s): Kris Webb, Todd and Lisa Williams Siblings‟ Names: Julie Williams, Paige Szarowski, Ryan Weatherly Hobbies: music & relaxation
Favorite Quote: “Yeah, that‟s right! We‟re superheroes! You love us!” Best Volleyball Memory: All of our first tournaments at the beginning of the season. There are too many memorable/ unforgettable nights with the team to explain. Going to miss you all! Ashlea Nicole Wallace “A Wall” #13 Senior Libero/DS 5-5 Winfield, WV / Winfield
Major/Minor: Health and Wellness Education / UDL Parent/Guardian Name(s): Sherry and Jeff Broyles and Donald Wallace Siblings‟ Names: Paige Craigo, Emmalee Broyles, Brittanie Wallace, and Daniel Wallace Career Aspirations: To teach at the Elementary School level
Favorite Quote: “Love the life you live and live the life you love." - Bob Marley Best Volleyball Memory: Going to Alaska even though I was in a medical BOOT! :( It was a great experience white water rafting too!
Breanna Nicole Hughes “Bre” #14 Sophomore RS 5-10 Hurricane, WV / Hurricane
Major/Minor: Psychology and Art Parent/Guardian Name(s): Dewana Hughes Siblings‟ Names: Brian Hughes, Anna Hughes Hobbies: art, volleyball, reading Career Aspirations: Clinical Psychologist
Favorite Quote: “Please don‟t go, I‟ll eat you up I love you so.” - Where the Wild Things Are
Kaitlyn Marie Farley #15 Sophomore OH/RS 5-10 Bridgeport, WV / Bridgeport
Major/Minor: Pre-Pharmacy Parent/Guardian Name(s): Cheryl & Norman Siblings‟ Names: Ashley & Karen Hobbies: traveling, shopping, sports Career Aspirations: Pharmacist
Favorite Quote: “Somewhere behind the athlete you‟ve become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back…play for her.” – Mia Hamm
Clairissa Sheryl Larry “Claire” #16 Freshman MH 6-0 University Heights, OH / Regina at Notre Dame
Major/Minor: Psychology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Karen and Darrell Larry Hobbies: reading, shopping, sports Career Aspirations: To become a Forensic Psychologist/ Criminologist
Favorite Quote: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
Kelsey Eby “Eby, Keebs” #20 Junior Setter 5-11 Portland, OR / Central Catholic
Major/Minor: Sports Administration Parent/Guardian Name(s): Andy and Kelli Eby Siblings‟ Names: Stephanie, Mitchell, Molly Hobbies: sports, traveling, watching movies, music Career Aspirations: To work in sports industry.
Favorite Quote: "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." - John Wooden
West Liberty University – Roster # 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 13 15 16 18 20 24
Name Michaela Hawkins Heather Tolson Rachel Zeigler Chelsea Byrge Jennifer Torrence Melissa Pierzchala Mekenzie Gray April Salyer Alexandra Kowalski Haylee Strause Nicole Sadecky Emily Mellie Gabbie Davis Anne Edwards
Cl. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Jr.
Pos. MB Setter OH Setter DS OH MB DS OH DS MB MB Setter MB
Ht. 5-11 5-11 5-7 5-9 5-6 5-9 5-9 5-6 5-7 5-6 5-10 5-9 5-4 5-9
Hometown/Previous School Olmsted Falls, OH/Olmsted Falls Frankfort, IN/Kankakee CC Pleasantville,OH/Fairfield Union West Chester, OH/Bishop Fenwick Sarasota, FL/Sarasota Sylvania, OH/Northview Pleasant City, OH/Meadowbrook Winchester, VA/James Wood Bulger, PA/Burgettstown Castalia, OH/Margaretta Ravenswood, WV/Ravenswood Canton, OH/Glen Oak Bolivar, OH/Tuscarawas Valley Dover, OH/Dover
Head coach Brooke Turner is optimistic about the future of her volleyball program as she heads into her third season at the West Liberty helm. Taking over a program that had won just three conference matches in the previous two seasons, the energetic young coach has nearly tripled that number over the past two years while laying the foundation for future success through a strong recruiting effort.
Michaela Hawkins #1 MB 5-10 Olmsted Falls, OH / Olmsted Falls
Heather Tolson #2 Junior Setter/RS 5-11 Frankfort, IN / Clinton Central
Rachel Zeigler #3 Sophomore OH 5-7 Pleasantville, OH / Fairfield Union
Chelsea Byrge #4 Freshman Setter 5-10 West Chester, OH / Bishop Fenwick HS
Jennier Torrence #5 Senior Libero/DS 5-6 Sarasota, FL / Sarasota
Melissa Pierzchala #9 Senior OH/DS 5-9 Sylvania, OH / North View
Mekenzie Gray #10 Junior MB 5-10 Pleasant City, OH / Meadowbrook
April Salyer #11 Junior DS 5-6 Winchester, VA / James Wood
Alexandra Kowalski #13 OH 5-7 Bulger, PA / Burgettstown
Haylee Strause #15 Sophomore DS/Libero 5-4 Castalia, OH / Margaretta
Nicole Sadecky #16 Freshman MB/RS 5-10 Ravenswood, WV / Ravenswood HS
Emily Mellie #18 Sophomore M/MB 5-9 Canton, OH / Glen Oaks
Gabbie Davis #20 Freshman Setter 5-4 Bolivar, OH / Tuscarawas Valley
Anne Edwards #24 Junior MH 5-9 Dover, OH / Dover
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West Virginia State University – Roster # Name Cl. 2 Jessyca Gooch Jr. 3 Hayley Kirby Fr. 4 Chuck Reilly Fr. 5 Chalcie Raker R-So. 7 Patricia Dimsdale So. 9 Alyssa Graboski Jr. 10 Megan Lucas Jr. 11 Katie Avery Jr. 12 Cameron Lewis Jr. 13 Anneelise Albrecht Fr. 14 Amy Gosche Fr. 21 Abigail Easton Fr. 22 Leisha Salyers Sr.
Pos. DS OH/DS MH Setter OH MH Setter/DS RS MH RS OH Setter/DS OH/DS
Ht. 5-2 5-9 5-11 5-6 5-7 6-0 5-10 5-10 5-9 5-11 6-0 5-7 5-4
Hometown / School Scott Depot, WV / Winfield HS Mt. Pleasant, MI / Sacred Heart Academy Brownsburg, IN / Brownsburg HS Charleston, WV / George Washington HS Poca, WV / Poca HS Upper Sandusky, OH / Upper Sandusky HS Charleston, WV / Capital HS Scott Depot, WV / Winfield HS New Castle, PA / Union Area HS Ostrander, OH / Buckeye Valley HS Kansas, OH / Lakota HS Gahanna, OH / Gahanna Lincoln HS Clyde, OH / Clyde HS
Head Coach: Shannon Gerencir
Since becoming head volleyball coach at WVSU in 2002 Shannon Gerencir has turned the program from conference doormat to perennial championship contender. Coach Gerencir's achievements have been recognized by her peers as she was selected WVIAC volleyball Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2006. Shannon played at the University of Charleston from 1989 until 1992 and was 24th in the Nation in Serving Aces in 1991. She was the Captain of the team from 1990, 1991, and 1992.
Jessyca Gooch “Jessy” #2 Junior 5-2 Scott Depot, WV Winfield HS
Major/Minor: Psychology, Criminal Justice Parent/Guardian: Lisa & Rodney LeGrand & Jeff Gooch Siblings‟ Names: Eric Hobbies: water skiing, hanging out with friends Career Aspirations: Criminal Profiler for the FBI
Favorite Quote: “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” – Marilyn Monroe
Hayley Kirby “Bacon” #3 Freshman 5-9 Mt. Pleasant, MI / Sacred Heart Academy
Chelizie Chuck Reilly #4 Freshman Position 5-11 Brownsburg, IN / Brownsburg HS
Major/Minor: Physical Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Kent & Beth Kirby Siblings‟ Names: Morgan Hobbies: dancing, tweeting Career Aspirations: Gym Teacher at an Elementary or High School
Chalcie Raker #5 RS-Sophomore 5-6 Charleston, WV / George Washington HS
Major/Minor: Secondary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Tom & Marsha Raker Siblings‟ Names: Brandon Hobbies: music & baking Career Aspirations: Math Teacher
Favorite Quote: Strength does not come form physical capacity. It comes from indomitable will.
Patricia Dimadale #7 Sophomore 5-7 Poca, WV / Poca HS
Alyssa Graboski “Lyss” #9 Junior 6-0 Upper Sandusky, OH / Upper Sandusky HS
Major/Minor: Communications Parent/Guardian Name(s): Kim & Joe Graboski Siblings‟ Names: Natasha & Taylor Hobbies: watch movies, reading, and listening to music Career Aspirations: Work in Public Relations Firm
Megan Lucas “Shmegal” #10 Junior 5-10 Charleston ,WV / Capital HS
Major/Minor: Accounting/ Spanish Parent/Guardian Name(s): Don & Pam Lucas Siblings‟ Names: Paige Hobbies: fishing, watching football Career Aspirations: Successful Accountant
Favorite Quote: “Those who say it cannot be done shouldn't‟t interrupt those who are doing it.”
Katie Avery #11 Junior 5-10 Scott Depot, WV / Winfield HS
Major/Minor: Sports Studies/ Athletic Training Parent/Guardian Name(s): Linda & Bret Avery Siblings‟ Names: Bobby & Michael Hobbies: Going to Concerts Career Aspirations: Physical Therapy
Favorite Quote: “Great moments are born from great opportunities.”
Cameron Lewis “Cam” #12 Junior 5-9 New Castle, PA / Union Area HS
Major/Minor: Biology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Michelle Siblings‟ Names: Tiffany & Eunice Hobbies: watch the Steelers Career Aspirations: Forensic Scientist
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Major/Minor: Business Administration Parent/Guardian Name(s): Tina Bickham & John Albrecht Siblings‟ Names: Sedona Hobbies: snowboarding, tweeting Career Aspirations: Owning Photography Studio
Anneelise Albrecht “Annie” #13 Freshman 5-11 Ostrander, OH / Buckeye Valley HS
Amy Gosche #14 Freshman 6-0 Kansas, OH / Lakota HS
Major/Minor: Criminal Justice/ Corrections Parent/Guardian Name(s): Jerome & Margret Gosche Siblings‟ Names: Renne, Katie & Andrew Hobbies: basketball, softball and dancing Career Aspirations: Juvenile Probation Officer
Favorite Quote: “The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle.”
Abigail Easton “Abby” #21 Freshman 5-7 Gahanna, OH / Gahanna Lincoln HS
Major/Minor: Secondary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Diane & Edward Easton Siblings‟ Names: Bella & Sophia Hobbies: writing, and hanging with family and friends Career Aspirations: High School Volleyball Coach
Favorite Quote: “Team is together.. Everyone achieves more!”
Leisha Salyers “Le-Le” #22 Senior 5-4 Clyde, OH / Clyde HS
Major/Minor: Sports Studies Parent/Guardian Name(s): Mark & Lynn Salyers Siblings‟ Names: Luke Hobbies: playing/watching sports Career Aspirations: Owning a Hair Salon
Favorite Quote: “Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard.”
Best Volleyball Memory: Going 15-0 as a freshman in Conference/ Conference Champs.
West Virginia Wesleyan University – Roster # 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 17 19 20 21 22 23
Name Korin Wengryn Albany Reed Ashley Ziegle Stephanie Bruggeman Courtney Rose Erin Bond Courtney Browning Jessica Pattyn Shannon Lewis Meredith Farkasovsky Nell Berkeley Taylor Adkins Paula Renteria Renata Comparini Camblin Leonard Samantha Swann Casey Pattyn
Cl. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr. So.
Pos. MB Setter/DS Setter/RS MB OH MB DS OH DS DS MB OH OH Libero MB RS Setter
Ht. 5-11 5-5 5-10 5-9 5-7 6-1 5-4 5-10 5-3 5-6 5-9 5-10 5-8 5-4 6-0 6-1 5-6
Hometown / School Oakdale, PA / West Allegheny Hinton, WV / Summers County Rancho Cucamonga, CA / Rancho Cucamonga Bellbrook, OH / Bellbrook Minnetonka, MN / Hopkins Richmond, VA / Emmavs High Crooksville, OH / Crooksville Moon Township, PA / Moon Township Buckhannon, WV / South Harrison Bridgeport, WV / Bridgeport Ranson, WV / Jefferson Huntington, WV / Cabell Midland Lancaster, PA / Preston Santiago, Chile / Broward College Mars, PA / Mars Area Owings, MD / Northern Moon Township, PA / Moon Township
Jackie Murphy enters her third season at the helm of the West Virginia Wesleyan volleyball program. The Richmond, VA native has compiled a 24-33 record in her first two seasons. Murphy was a four year letter winner at Wesleyan, once first team All-WVIAC, twice second team all-conference and was named to the all-tournament team three times. Murphy graduated from WVWC in 2006 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and received her Master's in Business Administration in 2008 while serving as a graduate assistant on the volleyball team. She spent one year at Radford as an assistant coach before returning to her alma mater.
Assistant Coach: Blake Croquette-Samuelle Blake Crocket-Saumelle was a four-year letter winner at West Virginia Wesleyan. She made the All-Freshman team in 2007 and second team All-WVIAC in both 2008 and 2010. Saumelle recorded over 1,000 career kills. The Weston, Florida native graduated from WVWC in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in 2011.
Korin Wengryn #1 Sophomore MB 5-11 Oakdale, PA / West Alleghany
Albany Reed #2 Freshman Setter / DS 5-10 Hinton, WV / Summers County
Jillian Teubert #3 Sophomore DS 5-7 Lweisburg, VA / Greenbrier East HS
Major/Minor: Exercise Science
Major/Minor: Biology
Major/Minor: Pre-Med
Ashley Ziegle #5 Senior Setter / RS 5-10 Rancho Cucamonga, CA / Rancho Cucamonga HS
Major/Minor: Physical Education/ Health
Stephanie Bruggemen Major/Minor: #6 Public Relations Senior Setter / RS 5-9 Bellbrook, OH / Bellbrook HS
Courtney Rose #7 Senior OH 5-7 Minnetonka, MN / Hopkins HS
Major/Minor: Business Admin./ Marketing
Erin Bond #8 Freshman MB 6-1 Macungie, PA / Emmavs HS
Major/Minor: Nursing
Courtney Browning #9 Freshman DS 5-4 Crooksville, OH / Crooksville HS
Major/Minor: Psychology
Jessica Pattyn #11 Senior OH 5-10 Moon Township, PA / Moon Township HS
Major/Minor: Psychology
Shannon Lewis #12 Freshman DS 5-3 Buckhannon, WV / South Harrison HS
Meredith Farkovsky #13 Freshman DS 5-6 Bridgeport, WV / Bridgeport HS
Nell Berkley #14 Freshman DS 5-3 Ranson, WV / Jefferson HS
Major/Minor: Biology
Major/Minor: Secondary Education
Major/Minor: Secondary Education
Taylor Adkins #17 Freshman OH 5-10 Huntington, WV / Cabell Midland
Major/Minor: Accounting/ English
Paula Renteria #19 Sophomore OH 5-8 Lancaster, PA / Preston HS
Major/Minor: Psychology
Renata Comparini #20 Junior Libero 5-4 Santiago, Chile / Broward College
Major/Minor: Business
Camblin Leonard “Nickname” #21 Sophomore MB 6-0 Mars, PA / Mars Area HS
Samantha Swann #22 Freshman RS 6-1 Owings, MD / Northern HS
Casey Pattyn #23 Sophomore Setter 5-6 Moon Township, PA / Moon Township HS
Major/Minor: Psychology
Major/Minor: Elementary Education
Major/Minor: Elementary Education
Wheeling Jesuit – Roster # 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 21 23 24 25
Name Kristen DuBroy Corrin Early Allissa Ware Casey Gates Lindsay Gaughan Megan Ozarzak Catelyn Anderson Jenna Pew Ashley Remlinger Gabby Guanciale Maria Meyer Makenzie Ripley Rachel Caja Angela McNulty Brooke Sargent Jennifer Mohney
Cl. Sr. So. Jr. So. R-So. Sr. Sr. So. R-So. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So.
Pos. Setter DS OH OH Setter MB OH MB RS DS DS OH MB RS RS DS
Ht. 5-7 5-8 6-0 5-8 5-6 5-10 5-8 6-0 5-11 5-7 5-4 5-7 6-0 5-10 5-10 5-8
Hometown / School North Olmsted, OH / Magnificat Medina, OH / Lodi Jackson Center, OH / Jackson Center Jackson Center OH / Jackson Center Gahanna, OH / Bishop Hartley Sylvania, OH / Sylvania Elkhart, IN / Elkhart Memorial Marshallville, OH / Smithville Kalida, OH / Kalida Westerville OH/St. Frances De Sales Anna, OH / Anna Dennison, OH / Claymont Lakewood, OH / St Josephs Newark, OH / Newark Catholic Waynesville, OH / Clinton Massie Twinsburg, OH / Twinsburg
Christy Benner is in her tenth season as head coach of the Wheeling Jesuit University volleyball program. Bennerâ€&#x;s teams won the WVIAC tournament and advanced to the NCAA Division II Volleyball Tournament Regionals in 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Benner and her husband, assistant coach Matt, reside in Moundsville, West Virginia with their son, Max.
Assistant Coach: Matt Benner Matt Benner is in his eleventh season as assistant volleyball coach and recruiting coordinator at Wheeling Jesuit University. Benner also contributed to the program for five years as a volunteer assistant and instructor prior to being named assistant coach.
Assistant Coach: Kayla Fetsko Kayla Fetsko is beginning her second season at Wheeling Jesuit. She will be responsible for coaching the newlyformed junior varsity team, assisting with the varsity team, and helping with various administrative duties.
Kristen DuBroy “Dub” #1 Senior Setter 5-7 North Olmsted, OH / Magnificat
Major/Minor: Athletic Training with Pre-Physical Therapy Parent/Guardian Name(s): John & Terry Hobbies: volleyball, hanging out with my family and friends, watching movies
Favorite Quote: "Just live,make mistakes,and have wonderful times, but never ever second guess who you are, where you've been, and most importantly where you are going." Best Volleyball Memory: Making lifelong friends! Corrin Early #4 Sophomore DS 5-8 Medina, OH / Lodi
Major/Minor:Elementary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): John Early & Karen Fisher Siblings‟ Names: Kate, Allison & Kohl Hobbies: playing volleyball, singing, watching Browns games Career Aspirations: To teach elementary students and to coach my own volleyball team some day.
Favorite Quote: “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ~Harriet Tubman Allissa Ware #5 Junior OH 6-0 Jackson Center, OH / Jackson Center
Major/Minor: Elementary Education / Special Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Dana and Dianne Ware Siblings‟ Names: Dustin, Brandon & Christen Hobbies: playing volleyball & other sports, camping, friends and family, reading, movies, Wii & listening to music.
Favorite Quote: Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Casey Gates #6 Sophomore OH 5-8 Jackson Center, OH / Jackson Center
Major/Minor: Sports Administration Parent/Guardian Name(s): Deb & Jeff Siblings‟ Names: Scott Hobbies: hanging out with friends and family
Favorite Quote: “Your time is limited, so don‟t waste it living someone else‟s life.”- Steve Jobs
Lindsay Gaughan #7 Sophomore Setter 5-6 Gahanna, OH/Bishop Hartley
Major/Minor: Elementary Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Scott and Susan Gaughan Hobbies: volleyball, spending time with family and friends
Favorite Quote: "Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength."
Megan Ozarzak “O” #8 Senior MB 5-10 Sylvania, OH/Sylvania
Major/Minor: Nursing Parent/Guardian Name(s): Greg and Elaine Ozarzak Siblings‟ Names: Michelle & Melissa Hobbies: reading, music, movies, friends
Favorite Quote: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Best Volleyball Memory: Having my family come to watch me play
Catelyn Anderson #9 Senior OH 5-8 Elkhart, IN / Elkhart Memorial
Jenna Pew #10 Sophomore MB 6-0 Marshallville OH / Smithville
Major/Minor: Secondary Math Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Jeff & Jann Pew Hobbies: Painting/drawing, Boating Career Aspirations: Teach high school math and eventually coach while making a difference in teenager‟s lives.
Favorite Quote: “Heroes get remembered but legends never die, follow your heart kid, and you‟ll never go wrong.” - Sandlot
Ashley Remlinger #11 Sophomore RS 5-11 Kalida OH / Kalida
Gabby Guanciale “Gabby, Gabs, GG” #12 Sophomore DS 5-7 Westerville OH / St. Frances De Sales
Major/Minor: Business Marketing Parent/Guardian Name(s): Dino & Tina Siblings‟ Names: Isabella, Donatella, & Daniella Hobbies: dancing with my friends, playing backyard volleyball with my sisters, reading fiction novels Career Aspirations: To become a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep
Favorite Quote: “Don‟t let anyone set your limits.”
Maria Meyer “Mia” #13 Junior DS 5-6 Anna, OH / Anna
Makenzie Ripley “Kenz” #15 Freshman OH 5-7 Dennison OH / Claymont
Major/Minor: Elementary & Special Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Matthew & Christa Siblings‟ Names: Jay, Andy & Emma Hobbies: volleyball, friends, dancing, family Career Aspirations: I want to be a special education teacher somewhere in Pennsylvania.
Major/Minor: Communications Parent/Guardian Name(s): Tammi & Chris Douglass, & Todd Ripley Siblings‟ Names: Whitney, Lucas & Courtney Hobbies: : Volleyball, Basketball, Shopping, Hanging out with my friends Career Aspirations: Sports Broadcaster
Favorite Quote: “Fear ends where faith begins. “
Rachel Caja “Rach”, “Orange” #21 Junior MB 6-0 Lakewood ,OH / St Josephs
Major/Minor: Theology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Richard & Loretta Caja Siblings‟ Names: Johnny, Ashley, Mickey, Allie, MaryKate, Marty Hobbies: volleyball, basketball, and hanging out with people Career Aspirations: Theology teacher
Favorite Quote: “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”
Angela McNulty “Red” #23 Junior RS 5-10 Newark, OH / Newark Catholic
Major/Minor: Psychology Parent/Guardian Name(s): Jim & Mary Siblings‟ Names: John & Jessica Hobbies: volleyball, working out, and spending time with friends and family Career Aspirations: I am interested in going into Nutrition after graduation.
Favorite Quote: “Speech may be musical, but silence is magical.”
Brooke Sargent “Brooklyn” #24 Freshman RS 5-10 Waynesville ,OH / Clinton Massie
Major/Minor: Business Management Parent/Guardian Name(s): Craig & Allison Siblings‟ Names: Tyler Hobbies: Volleyball, Basketball, Working Out, Boating Career Aspirations: Open a fitness center
Favorite Quote: “I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but it is an illusion to me . . . Failure always made me try harder next time.”
Jennifer Mohney “Jenn” #25 Sophomore DS 5-8 Twinsburg, OH / Twinsburg
Major/Minor: Special Education Parent/Guardian Name(s): Mark & Kathleen Siblings‟ Names: Kimberly & Tara Hobbies: Being with family & friends Career Aspirations: To become an excellent teacher
Favorite Quote: Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you greater than any obstacle. --Christian D. Larson
Congratulations, Coach Stevens, on your 500 th career win! Weâ€&#x;re so proud youâ€&#x;re part of our Sports Administration Program! ~ UC Sports Administration students and faculty ~
Good Luck Lora!!! Go Golden Eagles!!! Mom, Dad, Audrey & Mitchell
Cara, good luck in the conference finals. You've worked hard your whole volleyball career to get to this point. I am so proud of you in all aspects of your life. Go Cara! Go Golden Eagles!!! Love, Papa
Good luck Golden Eagles! from the proud parents of the University of Charleston players
Erin, Volleyball has been such an important part of your life for the last eleven years. The fun we have had and the memories we have made will last a lifetime! We are so very proud of you and all that you have accomplished, and the determination you have shown. Weâ€&#x;ll be cheering you on throughout this tournament, and through everything that you take on in the future! We love you! Mom, Dad, and Morgan
Congratulations on a successful season. Keep up the hard work, and good luck in the tournament! SPAD 325 – Sports Information/Media class
SPAD 325 – Sports Information/Media Class – Roster
Name Hayden Annett Lucas Catlett Hassan Coleman Xavier Drakeford Kelsey Eby David Espinal Ryan Foster Synita Gates Micah Hardesty Mallika Mali Chris Maxwell Kyle McCarty Marco Richardson Samantha Smith Ulysses Tobler, Jr.
Nickname “H” Catdaddy Scooter “X” “Eby” “Espy” “Ryno” “Gates” “MJ” “Freshie” “Max” “Carty” “Big Meech” “Sammie” “Boobie”
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Major Sports Admin / Business Sports Admin Sports Admin Sports Admin .Sports Admin Sports Admin / Business Sports Admin Sports Admin Communications/Sports Admin Sports Admin/Business Sports Admin Sports Admin Sports Admin Interior Design Sports Admin
Hometown Patland, Australia Caroline County, VA Columbus, OH Ferrum, VA Portland, OR Bradenton, FL Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH O’fallon, IL Melbourne, Australia Ft. Lauderdale, FL Cincinnati, OH Canton, OH Manassas, VA Green Cove Springs, FL
Sport Croquet Pong Hoola Hoop Horseshoes Hide & Seek Uneven Bars Juggling Knitting Quidditch Curling Corn Hole Sepak Takraw Bull Riding Darts Hopscotch
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Front to back: Mallika Mali, Hassan Coleman, Ulysses Tobler, Micah Hardesty, Kelsey Eby, Lucas Catlett, Kyle McCarty, Samantha Smith, Ryan Foster, Chris Maxwell, David Espinal, Hayden Annett, Marco Richardson Not pictured: Synita Gates, Xavier Drakeford