2016
SEASON
PROGRAM
ROCHESTER
Yellowjackets
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On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), welcome to our campus and to another exciting year of Yellowjacket sports. As the Interim President of this great institution, I am excited for what the new academic year holds for our student-athletes, both on and off the courts. RCTC strives to maintain an outstanding athletic program, which includes setting examples of good sportsmanship and providing personal growth opportunities for our student-athletes through both academic performance and team experiences. This is accomplished by living our values of being learner-centered and valuing excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation and, along the way, a little fun. In addition to our athletic programs, student-athletes on our campus may choose from a variety of other student life activities that make life-long connections and develop leadership and other life skills. So while on our campus, feel free to tour the entire campus and check out what opportunities await you at RCTC. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find.
GO YELLOWJACKETS!
Mary Davenport, Ph.D. Interim President
2015 SEASON STATS Record: 27-6 • NATIONAL CHAMPIONS • Region 13A Champions • Hosted Regionals • MCAC Conference Champions • 5th Nationally Ranked (NJCAA Poll)
2014 SEASON STATS Record: 30-4 • 3rd Place NJCAA National Tournament • Region 13A Champions • Hosted Regionals • MCAC Co-Conference Champions • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Nationally Ranked (NJCAA Poll)
Time
Place
8/27 Owens 1:30pm Wisconsin Dells 8/27 Lake Michigan 3:30pm Wisconsin Dells 8/28 Harper 1:30pm Wisconsin Dells 8/28 Madison 3:30pm Wisconsin Dells 8/31 MN West 6:30pm MN West 9/7 Riverland 6:30pm RCTC National Championship Banner Reveal 9/9 DMACC 11:00am RCTC 9/9 Bismarck 5:00pm RCTC 9/10 NDSCS 9:00am RCTC 9/10 Madison 11:00am RCTC 9/10 Central Lakes 3:00pm RCTC 9/14 Western Tech 6:30pm RCTC Hip Hop Dance 9/21 St. Cloud 6:30pm St. Cloud 9/23 Ridgewater 6:30pm Ridgewater 9/24 Fergus Falls 6:30pm Fergus Falls 9/28 Anoka Ramsey 6:30pm RCTC Dig Pink Match 9/30 St. Cloud 6:30pm RCTC Parent’s Night 10/1 Iowa Central 9:00am NIACC 10/1 NIACC 12:30pm NIACC 10/5 MN West 6:30pm RCTC Fan Appreciation 10/7 Iowa Central 10:00am DMACC 10/7 Johnson County 12:00pm DMACC 10/8 Longview 4:00pm DMACC 10/8 Indian Hills 6:00pm DMACC 10/14 Anoka Ramsey 6:30pm Anoka Ramsey 10/19 Riverland 6:30pm Riverland 10/21 Iowa Central Invite TBD Iowa Central 10/21 Iowa Central Invite TBD Iowa Central 10/26 Western Tech 6:30pm Western Tech 10/28 Fergus Falls 6:30pm RCTC 10/29 Ridgewater 12:00pm RCTC Sophomore Day 11/4 Regionals TBD 11/5 Regionals TBD 11/11 NJCAA Division III Nationals RCTC 11/12 NJCAA Division III Nationals RCTC
2013 SEASON STATS Record: 26-6 • Region 13A Runner-Up • Hosted Regionals • MCAC Co-Conference Champions • 1st, 4th Nationally Ranked (NJCAA Poll)
2012 SEASON STATS Record: 17-9 • 3rd Place – MCAC Conference • 8th Nationally Ranked (NJCAA Poll)
ROCHESTER YELLOWJACKETS
2016 YELLOWJACKET VOLLEYBALL TEAM
TEAM ROSTER
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HOMETOWN
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Johanna Bungum Brooke Wendland Maddeson Hintz Maria Tibesar Lauren Larkoski Callie Hanley Ashley Bichel Megan Schock Kenna Bannister Rachel Kimball Tara Rogers Emily Branstad Samantha Sorenson Jessica Nelson Jaycee Anderson
OH/DS OH/RH OH/MH MH/RH OH/DS S/DS MH OH/RH OH/RH DS OH/DS L S/RH RH/MN RH
5'7" 5'9" 5'9" 5'10" 5'6" 5'4" 6'2" 5'8" 5'8" 5'6" 5'8" 5'4" 5'11" 6'0" 5'9"
Hayfield Immanual Lutheran Byron Saint Agnes Blooming Prairie Dover-Eyota Caledonia Martin Luther Jackson County Central Lanesboro Stewartville Stewartville Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Tracy Area Mankato West
Hayfield, MN Balaton, MN Byron, MN St. Paul, MN Blooming Prairie, MN Dover, MN Caledonia, MN Granada, MN Lakefield, MN Lanesboro, MN Stewartville, MN Stewartville, MN Lake Crystal, MN
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Tracy, MN Mankato, MN
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2016 VOLLEYBALL SEASON PROGRAM
YELLOWJACKET VOLLEYBALL STAFF Amber Zitzow – Head Coach enters her fifth season at the helm of Yellowjackets Volleyball. Named the 2015 Heidi Hutchinson Coach of the Year, 2015 Minnesota College Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, and 2015 Rochester Area Sports Commission Coach of the Year Banquet Finalist, Zitzow looks to continue building Rochester Community and Technical College into a perennial powerhouse. With Zitzow leading the way, the Yellowjackets were the 2015 NJCAA Division III National Champions, Region 13A Champions, winners of their third MCAC Conference Championship with a 14-0 record, and finalists for the 2015 RASC Banquet Team. Since arriving at RCTC, Zitzow owns a 100-25 record. Completing a historic year in 2015, Zitzow led the Yellowjackets to a 27-6 overall record and a league-best 14-0 MCAC Conference finish. Under Zitzow’s guidance, RCTC garnered two All-Americans, four Region 13A players, and four All-MCAC Conference selections, as Tori Peterson was named MCAC Conference Player of the Year. Jessica Foster was also named the NJCAA National Tournament Most Valuable Player. Zitzow arrived at RCTC in August of 2012. In her first season, the Yellowjackets finished with a 17-9 record and a third-place finish in the MCAC Conference, while Marcy Swenson earned Honorable Mention All-American. During the 2013 season, Zitzow lead the Yellowjackets to a 26-6 record, MCAC CoConference Championship, and Region 13A Runner-Up. She was named MCAC Coach of the Year, while Taylor Aakre was named MCAC Conference Player of the Year. Taylor Aakre and Lindsay Ayers were named NJCAA All-Americans. Taylor Aakre was also an AVCA All-American. The Yellowjackets finished the 2014 season with a 30-4 record. Among the team’s highlights were picking up the thirdplace finish at the NJCAA National Tournament, Region 13A Championship, and a consecutive MCAC Co-Conference Championship. Zitzow was named MCAC Conference Coach of the Year, Region 13A Coach, and a finalist for the Rochester Area Sports Banquet Coach of the Year. Bri Atkins received MCAC Player of the Year, NJCAA All-American, and AVCA AllAmerican honors. This was RCTC’s first National Tournament appearance in 14 years. Her teams have produced numerous MCAC Players of the Week, several MCAC Southern All-Division Players, many All-MCAC Conference Team players, MCAC Southern Conference Player of the Year, MCAC All-Academic Team players, and National Player of the Week honors. In post-season, the Yellowjackets have been honored with Region 13A Division III All-Region and All-Tournament players. Prior to Rochester Community and Technical College, Coach Zitzow spent many years as an assistant coach at the college and high school levels. She has led many Junior Olympic volleyball teams to national and AAU tournaments.
“I look forward to the challenge of motivating athletes to grow and reach their full potentials while maintaining their classroom performances. I am optimistic that Rochester Community and Technical College will remain competitive and continue to offer a winning program.”
Tori Ristau – Assistant Coach is in her fifth year as the assistant coach for the RCTC volleyball team. A Preston, Minn., native, Tori brings a wealth of coaching experience to the Yellowjackets bench. She has previous experience coaching Fillmore Central and Kenyon-Wanamingo Junior Olympic volleyball teams. She also has coached for the Rochester Youth Volleyball Association’s Southern Minnesota Volleyball program. Currently, she is a RYVA board member and helps with the VolleyTot and Miniball programs. She also has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Minnesota. Tori previously helped lead the Yellowjackets to a 48-12 record over her two-year career. Throughout her coaching career, she has helped Coach Zitzow lead the Yellowjackets to a 100-25 record. During the 2014 Season, the Yellowjackets held the No. 1 national ranking, were MCAC Conference Co-Champions, NJCAA Region XIIIA Champions, and placed third at the NJCAA National Tournament. It was the first time the team returned to the National Tournament in 14 years. In 2015, the Yellowjackets held the number one national ranking numerous times, were MCAC Conference Champions, NJCAA Region XIIIA Champions and NJCAA DIII National Champions.
“Not only do I enjoy teaching the skills and strategies of volleyball, but I enjoy being a mentor for the young ladies as they begin or continue on their collegiate journey. ” Amberlee Dunagan – Volunteer Assistant is from Rochester, Minn., and played for RCTC. She helped lead the Yellowjackets to a 56-10 record, third-place finish at Nationals, Conference Champions, and Region 13A Champions. She was All-Conference and All-Academic and set the school records for individual single-match set assists (61), individual season total set assists (1,172), and per set average (10.02). She is currently going to school at Winona State Rochester to become a social worker. Bri Atkins – Volunteer Assistant is from Rochester, Minn., where she played for RCTC. While there, she helped the Yellowjackets to a third-place finish at the NJCAA National Tournament, Region 13A Championship, and a Conference Championship. She was awarded AVCA All-American, NJCAA All-American, MCAC Player of the Year, All-Tournament Team NJCAA National Tournament, All-Region 13, MCAC Southern All-Division 1st Team, MCAC Hitter and All-Around Player of the Week, and NJCAA Player of the Week honors. She set school records for individual single-match kills (34), individual season total kills (624), and per set average (5.47). She is currently going to school at Winona State Rochester to become a social worker. Jessica Foster – Volunteer Assistant from Hayfield, Minn., went on to play for RCTC. In her first year she helped lead the Yellowjackets to a third-place finish at Nationals, a Conference Championship, and a Region 13A Championship. During her second year, she helped lead the Yellowjackets to a NJCAA Division III National Championship, NJCAA Region 13A Championship, MCAC Conference Champions, Rochester Amateur Sports Commission Team of the Year Finalist, and a record of 27-6. She was awarded NJCAA Division III All-American Honorable Mention, MVP of the National Tournament, All-Region 13A Team, All-MCAC 1st Team, MCAC Southern AllDivision 1st Team, and a 6-time MCAC Setter of the Week. Foster is currently attending RCTC for nursing and working part-time as a PCA at Mayo Clinic. Tori Peterson – Volunteer Assistant is from Harmony, Minn., and played for RCTC. She helped the Yellowjackets to a NJCAA National Championship, Region 13A Championship, and a MCAC Conference Championship. She was awarded AVCA All-American, NJCAA AllAmerican, MCAC Player of the Year, All-Region 1st team, All-MCAC 1st team, First Team MCAC Southern All-Division, National AllTournament, Region 13A All-Tournament, Diggin’ in the Dells All-Tournament, and Harper Invite All-Tournament, MCAC Hitter and All-Around Player of the Week. She excelled in the classroom and was awarded All-Academic, Dean’s List, and NJCAA Academic Student Athlete. Peterson is currently going to school at RCTC to become a nurse.
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ROCHESTER YELLOWJACKETS #1 Johanna Bungum OH, DS (SO) is from Hayfield, Minn., where she played outside hitter for Hayfield High School. She was two-time All-Conference volleyball, MVP in both volleyball and basketball, Team Captain, part of the All-Herald Volleyball Team, three-time All-Conference basketball player, recognized by National Honor Society, and All-State Academic in volleyball and basketball. She and her team achieved All-State Gold Academic Team for volleyball. She made the Dean’s List, and she was part of the NJCAA National Championship Yellowjackets last year at RCTC. Her family includes her parents, David and Lisa, brothers Evan (past RCTC football player) and Erik, and sister, Brooke. Her major at RCTC is Elementary Education. Her favorite movie is Now You See Me 2, favorite sports teams are the Minnesota Gophers and Golden State Warriors, and her favorite foods are steak, fruit, and vegetables! Her special talent is cooking. Her favorite game is Monopoly, and her favorite TV show is One Tree Hill. She came to RCTC because it was close to home, she could continue her athletics, and she could get a good education to pursue her dream of being an elementary teacher. #2 Brooke Wendland OH, RH (FR) is from Balaton, Minn., where she played outside/right side for Immanuel Lutheran High School. She was a three-time All-Conference player; her team achieved a Regional Championship and was awarded the Sportsmanship Award. She was also a three-time AllConference athlete for track. Graduating with honors, she was two-time All-Academic. Her parents are Brandt and Teresa. She has two brothers, Brandon and Christian, and a sister, Catherine. Her major at RCTC is Nursing. Her favorite movies are Emperor’s New Groove and almost any Disney movie; her favorite sports team is the Minnesota Gophers. Her favorite food is mashed potatoes, favorite games are Wizard and Apples to Apples, and favorite TV shows are Pretty Little Liars and SpongeBob. She has 33 first cousins. Her special talents are making popcorn and lava cakes. She came to RCTC because Jessie Nelson introduced her and she liked it, and she wanted to play volleyball. #3 Maddeson Hintz OH, MH (FR) is from Byron, Minn., where she played middle hitter and outside hitter for Byron High School. She lettered twelve times and was awarded Academic All-State. Her parents are Derrick and Deb. She has a brother, Matthew. Her major at RCTC is Health Sciences. Her favorite movies are The Heat and The Conjuring. Her favorite sports teams are the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. Her favorite foods are spaghetti, hot dogs, and pancakes. Her favorite game is Monopoly, and her favorite TV shows are Grey’s Anatomy and One Tree Hill. She came to RCTC because it was close to home and she wanted to continue her volleyball career. #4 Maria Tibesar MH (SO) is from Saint Paul, Minn., where she played middle hitter for Saint Agnes High School. She was awarded All-Conference, two-time All-Conference Honorable Mention, MVP, Offense Player of the Year, and was on the Honor Roll. She made the Dean’s List, was awarded Best Blocker and Most Improved, and was part of the 2015 NJCAA National Champion Yellowjackets last year at RCTC. Her family includes Bob, Amy, Matt, Conrad, Tim, Ray, Henry, JP, Millie, and Odelia. Her major at RCTC is Biology. Her favorite movie is The Lion King. Her favorite sports teams are the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Wild. Pizza is her favorite food. Her favorite games are Queens and Pig, while her favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy. She loves singing and is learning the guitar. She came to RCTC because of the good education and the great price.
teams are the Minnesota Twins, Golden State Warriors, and the Minnesota Vikings. Her favorite games are the Wii and Bean Bag Toss. Her favorite food is anything with pasta, and her favorite TV shows are Keeping Up With the Kardashians, The Bachelor, and The Bachelorette. She has shot an elk in Colorado, and she enjoys trap shooting and bow hunting. She came to RCTC for the great nursing program and to continue her volleyball career as a Yellowjacket. #7 Callie Hanley S (SO) is from Dover, Minn., where she played setter for Dover-Eyota High School. She was awarded All-Conference Honorable Mention, All-Conference, 1,000 set assists, three-time Hustle Award, school record in serving and set assists, Triple A Award (arts, academics, and athletics), three-time KFIL Player of the Game, Team Captain, and a fouryear Honor Student. She made the Dean’s List, was awarded Unsung Hero, Most Team Spirit, 7th Player, NJCAA Academic Student Athlete and was part of the 2015 NJCAA National Champion Yellowjackets last year at RCTC. Her family includes her parents, Sam and Julie, and her sister, Brynn. Her major at RCTC is Dental Assistant/Hygiene. Her favorite movie is Big Hero 6. Her favorite sports teams are the Florida State volleyball and football teams. Her favorite foods are seafood and kiwi; her favorite TV shows are Keeping Up With the Kardashians and Pretty Little Liars. She came to RCTC to stay close to home, play volleyball, and be part of a great dental program. #8 Ashley Bichel MH (SO) is from Caledonia, Minn., where she played middle hitter for Caledonia High School. She was awarded Most Improved, All-Conference, and earned the Honor Roll. At RCTC, she made the Dean’s List, was awarded All-MCAC second team, All-Southern Division, All-Region 13A, Region 13A All-Tournament team, NJCAA National Tournament All-Tournament team, MCAC Hitter of the Week, Most Improved, Biggest Block, and was part of the 2015 NJCAA National Champion Yellowjackets last year. Her family includes her parents, Robin and Tim. Her major at RCTC is Nursing. Her favorite movies are Minions, Ride Along 2, and 21 Jump Street. Her favorite sports team is the Minnesota Vikings. Her favorite foods are pizza, tacos, brownies, and steak. Her favorite game is Clue, and her favorite TV shows are Grey’s Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother, and Bachelor. She has always been the tallest girl in her class, and she is good at mini golf. She came to RCTC to play volleyball and to continue her education working toward a degree in Nursing. #9 Megan Schock OH, RH (SO) is from Granada, Minn., where she played outside/right side hitter for Martin Luther High School. She was awarded Captain and Honorable Mention. She had the most ace serves and the most pancakes during the season. She was awarded the Dean’s List and was part of the 2015 NJCAA National Champion Yellowjackets last year at RCTC. Her family includes her parents, Greg and Lori, and brother, Garrett. Her major at RCTC is Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her favorite movie is Stick It. Her favorite sports team is the Minnesota Gophers Volleyball team. Her favorite food involves Mexican or Italian. Her favorite game is The Odds Game, and her favorite TV shows are The Bachelor/ and The Bachelorette. She was born on April Fool’s Day, and she is double jointed. She came to RCTC because she wanted to be in a big town with friendly people.
#10 Kenna Bannister OH, RH (SO) is from Lakefield, Minn., where she played outside hitter for Jackson County Central High School. She was a Team Captain and the Jackson Lions Club Female Athlete of the Year. She was awarded 7th Player, Toughest Serve, and part of the NJCAA third Place Yellowjackets during the 2014 season at RCTC. She was awarded the “3rd #5 Lauren Larkoski OH, DS (FR) is from Blooming Prairie, Minn., Coach” and Toughest Serve. Her family includes her parents, where she played outside hitter for Blooming Prairie High School. Terry and Julie, and a brother, Logan. Her major at RCTC is Liberal Arts and Sciences. She was awarded two-time All-Conference volleyball player, AllHer favorite movies are The Little Mermaid and Big Hero 6. Her favorite sports Conference basketball, four-time All-Conference track and MVP teams are the Minnesota Gophers Volleyball team and USA Volleyball. Her favorite for both volleyball and track. She was also awarded Academic Allfoods are cheese and watermelon. Her favorite game is Yahtzee, and her favorite Conference and was an honor student. Her parents are Mark and TV show is Pretty Little Liars. She is able to play multiple instruments. She came to Sandy, and she has a brother, Luke. Her major at RCTC is Nursing. RCTC because it was affordable and has a great volleyball program. Her favorite movies are Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Billy Madison. Her favorite sports — Page 3 —
2016 VOLLEYBALL SEASON PROGRAM #11 Rachel Kimball DS (FR) is from Lanesboro, Minn., where she played outside hitter for Lanesboro Public School. She was All-Conference and on the A-Honor Roll. Her family includes Gabe, Ben, Sam, and Caleb. Her major at RCTC is Accounting. Her favorite movie is Remember Me, and her favorite sports team is the Seattle Seahawks. Her favorite foods are tacos, licorice, Jolly Ranchers, and Twix. Her favorite games are Catch Phrase, 500 Rummy, and Black Jack; her favorite TV shows are Nikita and The Voice. She has milked cows, is ambidextrous, and enjoys playing the piano and singing. She came to RCTC because Coach Amber seemed like a great coach and someone who could teach her a lot as a player. #12 Tara Rogers OH, DS (FR) is from Stewartville, Minn., where she played outside hitter for Stewartville High School. She was Captain, 2014 All-Conference Honorable Mention, 2015 All-Conference, 2015 All-State Academic, and 2014 Oshkosh All-Tournament Team. She was part of the 2013-2015 HVL Championships, 2014-2015 Sub-Section Champions, 2014-2015 Section Champions, 2014 State Tournament 1st place, 2015 State Tournament 3rd Place, and Gold Academic Team Award from 2013-2015. As a softball player, she was a Captain, 2015 All-Conference, and 2016 AllState Academic. She was awarded 2012-2016 Academic Letters, National Honor Society, and Highest Honors Graduate. Her parents are Steve and Kami, and her siblings are Angela, Andria, and Tyler. Her major at RCTC is Nursing. Her favorite movie is She’s The Man. Her favorite sports teams are the New York Yankees and Wisconsin Badgers. Her favorite food is pizza. Her favorite games are Bean Bags and Ladder Golf; her favorite TV show is The Blacklist. She can play the guitar. She came to RCTC because of the nursing program and to play volleyball. #13 Emily Branstad L (FR) is from Stewartville, Minn., where she played libero for Stewartville High School. She was 2015 All-Conference, and along with her team achieved 2013-2015 HVL Champions, 2014-2015 Sub-Section Champions, 2014-2015 Section Champions, 2014 State Tournament 1st Place Champions, 2015 State Tournament 3rd Place, and 2013-2015 Gold Academic Team Award. Her family includes her mom, Janell Fox, dad, Arlin Branstad, four brothers, and three sisters. Her major at RCTC is Education. Her favorite movies are Lord of the Rings, Elf, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Her favorite sports team is Stewartville volleyball. Her favorite foods are ice cream, pie, apple crisp, and pineapple. Her favorite games are Twister and Spoons, and her favorite TV show is Friends. She can eat a half-gallon of ice cream in one sitting, and she can train animals. She came to RCTC to start her education and play volleyball. #14 Samantha Sorenson S (FR) is from Lake Crystal, Minn., where she played setter for Lake Crystal Welcome Memorial. She achieved MVP as a sophomore, four time All-Conference, 1,000 set assists as a sophomore and 2,000 set assists as a junior. She and her team were Conference Champions and Section Runner-Ups during her freshman and junior year. She was awarded Spotlight on Scholars and B Honor Roll all four years. Her parents are Chad and Shannon, and her sisters are Alex and Cortnee. Her major at RCTC is Liberal Arts. Her favorite movie is The Parent Trap. Her favorite sports teams are the Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Vikings. Her favorite foods are pizza and Sour Patch Kids. Her favorite TV shows are Keeping Up With The Kardashians, The Bachelor, and The Bachelorette. She came to RCTC to continue her volleyball career and get a good education. #15 Jessica Nelson MH, RH (FR) is from Tracy, Minn., where she played middle/right hitter for Tracy Area High School. She was awarded 2013 AllConference, and was part of her team’s 2013 Gold Team Academic, 2013 Sub-Section Champions, and 2013 Section Runner-Ups. Her parents are Terry and Sue, and her brothers are Thomas, Asa, and Tony. Her major at RCTC is Nursing. Her favorite movies are Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and A Knight’s Tale. Her favorite sports team is the Sioux Falls Wheelers Wheelchair Basketball team. Her favorite food is fresh fruit. Her favorite games are Settlers of Catan, Munchkins, and King of Tokyo; her favorite TV show is Stargate. She has been to Haiti on a mission trip, and she has a unique ability to relate to and work well with kids. She came to RCTC because of the strong nursing program with connections to the Mayo Clinic, affordability, and a strong athletic program with an outstanding volleyball team. #19 Jaycee Anderson Hitter (FR) is from Mankato, Minn., where she played right side for Mankato West High School. Her parents are Jason and Brooke. She has two sisters, Anne and Ellie. Her major at RCTC is Surgical Tech. Her favorite movie is Zootopia and The Last Song. Her favorite sports teams are the Minnesota Gophers Volleyball, Penn State Volleyball, and Minnesota Wild. Her favorite foods are smoothies, mac and cheese, and hot dogs. Her favorite game is Candyland and her favorite TV shows are Gossip Girl and Keeping Up With The Kardashians. She has been playing volleyball for 10 years. She came to RCTC because she wanted to leave Mankato, but not move too far away, and to have a chance to play volleyball.
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ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL RECORDS Individual – Single Match
Hitting..............................................Terri Fowler.................... 914...........1992.................... vs. Hibbing Kills...................................................Brianna Atkins............... 34..............2014.................... vs. Ridgewater Setting Assists...................................Darla Erickson................ 61..............1991.................... vs. NDSCS Amberlee Dunagan........ 61..............2014.................... vs. Harper Service Aces......................................Kirsten Springer............ 11..............1986.................... vs. Willmar Traci Robinson............... 11..............1986.................... vs. Itasca Digs..................................................Haley Lenz..................... 40..............2014.................... vs. Bismarck Blocks...............................................Jenny Fisher.................. 13..............2001.................... vs. Bethany Lutheran 10/17/2001
Individual – Season Total
All-Americans
Hitting..............................................Tracy Breuer................... 410...........1979 Kills...................................................Brianna Atkins............... 624...........2014 Setting Assists...................................Amberlee Dunagan........ 1172.........2014 Service Aces......................................Missy Schultz................. 112...........1988 Digs..................................................Natalie Reinardy............ 586...........2014 Blocks...............................................Terri Fowler.................... 142...........1991
Individual – Two Year Total
Hitting Average................................Tracy Breuer................... 350...........1979-80 Kills...................................................Jenni Fisher................... 864...........2000-2001 Setting Assists...................................Darla Erickson................ 2042.........1991-92 Service Aces......................................Terri Fowler.................... 189...........1991-92 Digs..................................................Haley Lenz..................... 1108.........2013-14 Blocks...............................................Terri Fowler.................... 182...........1991-92
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Kathy Anderson – 1979 Andrea Whelan – 1981 Terri Fowler – 1991, 1992 Jenni Fisher – 2000 Rebeccah Fitzgerald – 2005 Ashley King – 2008 Kathryn Kuecker – 2011 Marcy Swenson – 2012 (Honorable Mention) Taylor Aakre – 2013, AVCA All-American Lindsay Ayers – 2013 Brianna Atkins – 2014, AVCA All-American Tori Peterson – 2015, AVCA All-American Jessica Foster – 2015 (Honorable Mention)
Team – Single Match
Hitting Average................................vs. Austin/Bethany....... 457...........1983-1991 Kills...................................................vs. NDSCS...................... 71..............1991 Setting Assists...................................vs. NDSCS...................... 64..............1991 Service Aces......................................vs. Itasca........................ 29..............1986 Digs..................................................vs. Crookston................. 128...........1987 Blocks...............................................vs. Winona..................... 38..............1984
Per Game Averages (as of 1991)
One Year Kills............................. Brianna Atkins................. 5.47......... 2014 Setting........................ Amberlee Dunagan........ 10.02....... 2014 Service ....................... Amy Schuth..................... 0.61......... 2001 Digs............................ Haley Lenz...................... 5.7............ 2013 Blocks......................... Chelsey Ruppercht.......... 1.65......... 2004
Two Year Jenni Fisher................3.69........2000-2001 Darla Erickson.............8.2..........1991-1992 Amy Schuth................0.44........2000-2001 Haley Lenz..................5.53........2013-2014 Jennifer Fisher...........0.74........2000-2001
YEAR......... WIN...... LOSS
YEAR......... WIN...... LOSS
YEAR......... WIN...... LOSS
YEAR......... WIN...... LOSS
1991............. 38.......... 16 1992............ 31........... 10 1993............ 13........... 22 1994............. 18........... 20 1995............ 10........... 26 1996............. 8............. 26 1997............ 6............. 24
1998............ 14........... 21 1999............ 6............. 24 2000............ 35.......... 10 2001............ 23........... 17 2002............ 19........... 18 2003............ 16........... 20 2004............ 22.......... 16
2005............ 13........... 25 2006............ 11........... 20 2007............ 18........... 20 2008............ 27........... 5 2009............ 27........... 5 2010............. 24........... 8 2011............. 21........... 7
2012............. 17........... 9 2013............. 26........... 6 2014............. 30.......... 4 2015............. 27........... 6
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