2007

Seminole State Volleyball
 

Commitment Announcement

 Seminole State College volleyball coach Amy Gillespie announces the signing of Angela Sanders to a letter of intent for the 2008-2009 season. Angela is from Katy, Texas and currently plays for the Texas Tornados Volleyball Club based out of Houston.

 Angela Sanders, 6’0 Outside/Rightside Katy, Texas Cinco Ranch High School

 Angela played varisty for Cinco Ranch for two years during her high school career. During her senior season, they made it into the fourth round of play-offs in the Texas High School State Tournament, further than the high school has ever made it before. Angela was selected as the most improved player during her senior year. She was also a member of the Cinco Ranch track team. Angela plans on majoring in Elementary Education.

Comments from Coach Gillespie: “Angela is very athletic and brings a lot of volleyball knowledge and playing experience with her to our program. She’s a very strong player, making her a threat both on offense and defense at the net. She’s a great competitor and works like crazy to get better. I feel very, very fortunate to have her joining our program next year.”

 More Commitments for 2008

Seminole State Volleyball Coach Amy Gillespie announces the signing of two more players to a letter of intent. Hannah Herrstrom of Tonganoxie, Kansas, and Treci Holt of Mena, Arkansas will be joining the Trojan volleyball team in the fall. Herrstrom is currently a member of Ultimate Fitness Volleyball Club out of Kansas.

Hannah Herrstrom- 5’6” Libero,Tonganoxie High School Tonganoxie, Kansas

 KVA All-State, All-State Tournament Team, All-League, 2-time Top Defensive Player at the Tonganoxie Tournament. In 2007 Hannah Herrstrom helped lead her team to a 3^rd place finish in the 4A Kansas High School State Tournament. She was a three year starter for the Chieftains and was also a member of the softball and golf teams. Hannah plans on majoring in Nursing while at Seminole State College.

 Coach Gillespie’s Comments: “Hannah was a great defensive player for Tonganoxie and helped them to yet another successful season. She is a very vocal player on the court and does a tremendous job leading her team defensively at the Libero position. She’s is a high energy player and will be expected to come in and help lead our team on the court right away.”

Treci Holt-5’7 RS/Setter, Mena High School Mena, Arkansas.

 Treci was a three year starter for Mena High School. During her time, they were three time conference and district champions, and were undefeated through conference play. During her junior and senior years, she led Mena to the Arkansas High School State semi-finals. Holt was also a member of the basketball and track teams. All-League 2 years. She is undecided on her intended major.

 Coach Gillespie’s Comments: “Treci is a raw athlete with tons of natural talent. She has a lot of spunk and is the kind of player that coaches love to have. She’ll do whatever is asked of her with a smile on her face. She’s quick and scrappy and will be a great utility player for us to use at any position.”

More Recruiting News

Seminole State College volleyball coach Amy Gillespie has announced the signing of two players to national letters of intent. Kelsey Erwin of Purcell, Missouri and Nikki Snider of Eudora, Kansas have both signed to play volleyball for the Trojans in the Fall.

 Kelsey is a member of the Ozark Juniors club team and Nikki Snider is a member of Unlimited Fitness Volleyball Club. “I am extremely excited to have these two players joining the Seminole State team next season! Both are very solid, all-state caliber middles with tons of experience in high level volleyball. They have the ability to step on the court and make an immediate positive impact for our team. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to coach these two super athletes.”

Kelsey Erwin, 6’0” Middle Purcell, Missouri, Webb City High School

All-Region 2 years; All-Conference 3 years; All-Area 3 years; All-District 2 years; Show Me Showdown, Carl Junction, Lebanon VolleyBoo Classic, & Fayetteville All-Tournament Team . Kelsey was a four year starter and letter winner. She played volleyball, basketball, softball, and ran track at Webb City High School in Missouri. She plans on majoring in Sports Entertainment and Marketing

Comments from Coach Gillespie: “Kelsey is a very athletic middle....with her quickness, strength, and vertical she will be a monster at the net for us. Not only does Kelsey dominate at the net, but she is also stellar in the back row as well. She is a very competitive, intense player with a strong work ethic and will push the team to perform at its best each day by leading by example.”  

Nikki Snider, 5’10” Middle Eudora, Kansas Eudora High School

KVA All-State Recognition 3 years; KVA All-State Tournament Team; 1^st team All-Area 2 years; Tonganoxie All-Tournament Team; Team MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. Nikki was a four year starter for Eudora High School. In 2006 she help lead her team to a 4A state championship. During her time at Eudora she played volleyball and basketball, and earned a plethora of honors in both sports. Nikki plans on majoring in Nursing.

Comments from Coach Gillespie:  “Nikki is a solid player all the way around and especially at the net. She is very versatile in the middle and has the ability to run a variety of different routes. She has a lot of playing experience at high calibers of volleyball which will benefit our young team. Nikki brings a positive, outgoing attitude to the court.”

Seminole State College 2008 Commitments

Seminole State College volleyball coach Amy Gillespie has announced the signing of two players to national letters of intent. Kristen White of Glenpool, and Amy Harris of Bixby, are both natives of Oklahoma.

Both players were members of the Oklahoma All-State team and have several honors under their belts. Both players are members of the Tulsa based Club O.N.E. volleyball team as well. “I am very excited to be able to coaches these two athletes. They both come here with great attitudes and leadership capabilities. They are the kind of players that coaches dream to have play for them. I look forward to next season with these two gamers on the court for us!”

Kristen White, 5’2” Libero
Glenpool, Oklahoma
All-State, All-Tournament Team at McAlester, Glenpool, & Catoosa, 2 year team MVP

Kristen lead her team all the way to the Oklahoma 4A state tournament in 2007. She plays volleyball and is a cheerleader for the basketball team at Glenpool High School. Kristen plans on majoring in Sports Therapy.

Comments from Coach Gillespie:
“Kristen is an outstanding Libero and will throw her body on the floor for everything and anything. She is the epitome of a team player. Kristen is very outgoing and positive. She is a natural leader and has no problem carrying the team on her back.  She has great ball control and reads well.....I believe she will be at the top of the conference in digs for us next year.”

Amy Harris, 5’11” Outside
Bixby, Oklahoma
All-State, All-Tournament Team at McAlester, Catoosa, & State, 1st Team All-Conference as a Junior & Senior

Amy lead her team to a semi-final appearance at the Oklahoma 4A state tournament in 2007. She plays both volleyball and basketball for Bixby High School. Amy plans on majoring in Business Management/Finance.

Comments from Coach Gillespie:
“Amy is a very powerful outsider hitter....she literally pounds the ball. She puts up a strong block, reads well when she is playing defense, and is a solid player all the way around. Amy is very outgoing and positive, and brings great energy to the court. She will have no problem making adjustments and stepping up to the collegiate level of play and will be a big impact player for us next year.”