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Alaska Anchorage
Seawolves Sign Middle Blocker From Chugiak (12/10/09)
Chugiak High's Robyn Burton has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball for the University of Alaska Anchorage.
A 5-11 middle blocker, Burton is coming off a 2009 season in which she helped the Mustangs to the Cook Inlet Conference title and a 17-3 overall record. She was an all-tournament pick at all of her team's events – State, Regions, Dimond-Service Invite – and received the ‘Best Hitter' award at the ASAA Class 4A State Tournament.
“Robyn was certainly a force in high school with her tremendous athleticism and good timing on offense,” said UAA coach Chris Green, who led UAA to this year's Great Northwest Athletic Conference title. “She improved a lot from her junior to her senior year, so we're excited to help her continue that progress.
“She has the potential to be a real force in our conference over the next four years. We're thrilled that she chose to stay home and be a Seawolf.”
As a junior in 2008, Burton was also an all-tourney pick at the 4A State tournament, leading the Mustangs to a runner-up finish.
Alaska Fairbanks
Nanooks add Libero To 2010 Roster (11/23/09)
Jessica Eicher has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball for the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Eicher, a 5-3 libero from Chugiak, Alaska, will join the Nanooks after leading the Mustangs to the 2009 Cook Inley Conference Championship and a 13-1 season.
The Mustangs also were Alaska State tournament runnerups in 2008 as well as having three successful seasons for the Alaska Volleyball Association.
“Jessica is a good, dynamic player who's progress we have been tracking for about a year now.” said UAF coach Phil Shoemaker, “When she attended camp this summer we were impressed with her abilities, and how well she fit our team needs.”
Jessica also comes to the Nanooks as a polished student, and will be an Alaskan scholar when she begins classes in 2010.
Central Washington
Wildcats Add Players from Selah, La Conner (12/1/09)
Two high school seniors from the state of Washington have signed National Letters of Intent to continue their volleyball careers with the Central Washington University program effective next fall.
Joining the Wildcats for the 2010 season will be outside hitter/middle blocker Erin Smith of Selah, Wash., and middle blocker Julie Hulbert of La Conner, Wash. Both players stand 5-foot-10 and will be true freshmen for CWU next fall.
Smith was the Central Washington Athletic Conference Player of the Year this past fall, helping Selah High School to a fourth-place finish in the Class 2A state championships.
A three-time all-CWAC selection, including a first-team honoree each of her final two seasons, Smith was a part of Class 2A state championship teams in 2006 and 2007. As a sophomore at Selah, she was coached by former CWU standout Darcy Scheidt (McDaniel).
"Erin has great elevation and is a physical presence at the net," CWU coach Mario Andaya said. "Her ability to sustain her vertical while making plays is an element that makes her special. We're excited to train her in various positions knowing full well she can greatly improve our blocking and offensive efficiency."
Hulbert starred at La Conner High School, the same school that produced current CWU setter Carlee Marble . Hulbert was the co-Player of the Year in the Northwest 2B League this past fall, helping the Braves place fourth in the Class 2B state tournament in Yakima. Like Smith, she was part of two WIAA state championship teams at La Conner (Class 2B in 2006 and 2007).
"Julie has the size and quickness to make us better at the net," Andaya said. "Julie has had good training and her skill level is strong. As she matures physically and adapts to the level of play, she will improve our team in a number of ways."
Both Smith and Hulbert earned all-state tournament teams in their respective state tournaments as seniors. They have been three-sport standouts, excelling in basketball and track and field as well, and off the court, both are exceptional students. Smith carries a 3.85 grade-point average and Hulbert boasts a 3.92 GPA.
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