FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky State volleyball head coach
Christina Coleman and her staff are pleased to announce their 2013 recruiting class.
So far, Coleman has signed 10 players from seven different states. The group includes seven incoming freshman and three transfers. The incoming student-athletes bring a wide range of skills and experiences that will add depth to the 2013 KSU volleyball roster.
"I am very pleased about this year's recruiting class," Coleman said. "I have traveled all over the country to find a group of young women that can make an immediate impact in our system. All of these incoming student-athletes have played for top level clubs or collegiate programs so we know they are equipped to continue the winning traditions of our program."
"The family atmosphere, both on and off the court, is what sold the players and their families on Kentucky State," Coleman continued. "They were pleased with how much tradition the city of Frankfort and the university had to offer."
2013 Volleyball Signees
Name: Micah Rogers
Height: 5'8
High School: Pike High School
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Club: Circle City Volleyball Club
Individual Career Accomplishments:
- 2011-12 All-County
- All-Conference player
- Pike HS, Team MVP
- 4 year scholar athlete award
- 2 year team captain
Team Career Accomplishments: In 2012 the team finished third in county and fourth in conference tournament.
Coaches Comments: "Micah is a great addition to our volleyball team. She brings both athleticism and vertisility to our team. I am looking forward to seeing what she can do and watching her grow over the next 4 seasons."
Name: Kirtrice Ploucha
Height: 5”11
High School: Humble High School
City: Houston
State: Texas
Club: Texas Thunder
Individual Career Accomplishments:
- 2nd Team All-District
- Most Athletic at Humble HS
Additional Accomplishments: As a member of the Humble HS track and field team, Ploucha was a key member of the 4x4 relay team that finished first in the region in 2011.
Coaches Comments: "Kirtrice is just an amazing athlete. She will definitely help us on the front line and I am expecting she will establish herself right away. She possesses great leaping ability and she will help bring offensive & defensive depth."
Name: Abby Moore
Height: 6'1
High School: Holmes High School
City: Covington
State: KY
Club: Blue Crush Volleyball Club
Individual Career Accomplishments:
- 2012 Northern KY Honorable Mention
- 2011-12 Team MVP
- 2010 Most Valuable Defensive Player
- 2009-10 All-District Tournament Team
Additional Accomplishments: Moore also helped her Holmes HS basketball team to a regional birth this past season.
Coaches Comments: "We are very pleased to have signed Abby. I think she is a tremendous athlete and brings a lot of versatility to our program. Abby has great blocking ability she will bring the height and athleticism we need to our front court. She is another young lady I'm excited to see how she will excel in this sport over the next couple of years."
Name: Anjelique Kyle
Height: 5'8
High School: Channelview High School
City: Houston
State: TX
Club: Texas Thunder Volleyball Club
Individual Career Accomplishments:
- 2010-12 First Team All-District
- 2012 Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month
- 2011 All-Academic Team
Team Career Accomplishments: 2010-12 team made it to the 2nd round of regionals, 2010 District Champions, 2011-12 District runners up, 2012 Spike Sport Champions
Coaches Comments: "I am ecstatic to have Anjelique become a part of our volleyball program! I think she is probably one of the best setters to ever play at KSU. The moment I saw her I knew she would be a great fit for our team and program! She is a 3 sport athlete and she has great hands, she sees the floor exceptionally well and is a leader on and off the court. She is very versatile and has a very high volleyball IQ. I am looking forward to coaching her over the next couple of years."
Name: Hailee Wilson
Height: 6'0
High School: Durango High School
City: Las Vegas
State: Nevada
Club: LV Impact Volleyball Club
Individual Career Accomplishments:
- 2011 Sunset Region - Southwest Conference Second Team
- 2012- Northwest Conference Second Team selection
- Voted to the Southern Nevada All-Star Team
Coaches Comments: "Hailee will bring the experience we need in the front court. She is very athletic and has great jumping ability. I am looking for her to step in and help us right away."
Name: Ileen Brown
Height: 6'1
High School: Harvest Prepatory
City: Groveport
State: OH
Club: Southeast Xtreme Volleyball Club
Individual Career Accomplishments:
- First Team All-League selection
- Second Team All-District
- Received the Lady in Black Sportsmanship Award
Coaches Comments: "I am very enthused to have signed Ileen. She is a very athletic hard working young lady. She will definitely make us stronger at the net. She has exceptional blocking skills and has a great arm."
Name: Tianna Presley-Askew
Height: 5'4
High School: Louisville Male
City: Louisville
State: KY
Club: Kiva 4 years, Union 1 year
Team Career Accomplishments: Won JVA's in 2009 and came in third place at AAU's in 2009, High school team finished sixth in state.
Coaches Comments: "Tianna will bring quickness and athleticism to the floor. She is a defensive specialist that can set as well. I am definitely looking forward coaching her and watching her prosper."
TRANSFERS
Name: Latosha Scott
Height: 6'2
High School: Presentation
City: Louisville
State: KY
Club: KIVA
Previous College: Jackson State Universtiy
Individual Career Accomplishments:
- Member of the YMCA Black Achievers Program
- 2007 All-State Academic Team
- 2007 All-District
- Highest blocking percentage in 2006-07
- Played for the high profile club team under Ron Kordes
Team Career Accomplishments: Helped Jackson State University to a SWAC Championship in 2010-11.
Coaches Comments: "I am very excited to have Latosha who is a mid-year transfer from Jackson State. She has adapted very well to my coaching style and is shown growth in all aspects of her game. She is a tremendous athlete and possesses great leadership skills. Latosha will be force in the front court and she will also bring the experience were lacking."
Name: Chandler Durkee
Height: 6'0
High School: Shawnee Mission Northwest
City: Shawnee
State: Kansas
Previous School: Coffeyville Community College
Individual Career Accomplishments:
- Had 89 career solo blocks in freshmen campaign
- Top in career blocks at Coffeyville Community College
- In 2011 ranked in the top 20 nationally for blocks in a season
- Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Academic Team
Team Career Accomplishments: Helped lead Coffeyville to a 29-11 record and a second place conference finish in 2012. Her team was one match away from qualifying for the NJCAA National Tournament.
Coaches Comments: "Chandler will bring the tenacious defensive skills that we will need to take our program to the next level. She communicates exceptionally well on and off the floor. We will definitely expect greatness from Chandler. I am really looking forward to coaching her and watching her continuance of growth."
Name: Alicia Fowler
Height: 5'6
High School: Romeo High School
City: Romeo, MI
State: Michigan
Previous School: Macomb Community College
Club: Dynasty Volleyball Club
Individual Career Accomplishments:
- Starting Libero both freshman and sophomore year's
- Received team Most Improved Player award in 2011-2012 season
- Led the team in digs for the 2011-2013 season's
- Finished the 2011-12 season with 519 total digs, 3.932 digs per set for .
- Captain of the 2012-2013 season
- Received First Team All-Conference, All-Eastern Conference, All-Tournament Team, and Ranked 3rd Best Player in conference.
- Beat the record for most digs at Macomb Community College since 2001 with 1204 digs, averaging out 6.62 digs per set.
Coaches Comments: "I am very excited Alicia choose to finish her career at KSU. She is an excellent back court leader and she will bring quickness and experience to our team. I look forward to her coming in and establishing herself right away."
