VOLLEYBALL
2011
A WINNING TRADITION
WELCOME THE MICHAEL W. RICK ARD LEGACY Michael W. Rickard lived and breathed Owens Express athletics for parts of four decades, starting as an Owens student in the late 1970s until the time of his unexpected death in December 2010. The 1982 Owens alumnus worked for the College for 25 years, the last 10 as Athletic Director. The Express volleyball team is wearing a “MR” patch on its uniforms to honor his legacy this season. He was the No. 1 fan of the Owens Express, and the College has continued his legacy by naming the main athletics hallway The Michael W. Rickard StudentAthlete Hall of Excellence. Located in the Student Health and Activities Center, it showcases the College’s 2 national championship teams, 2 national runners-up, 48 conference titles, 38 NJCAA athletic All-American and 69 NJCAA academic All-Americans. The Athletic Dept. also has started the Michael W. Rickard Student-Athlete Award, which will be presented annually to one student-athlete who embodies excellence in community service, academics and athletics. The Owens Community College Alumni Association has established The Michael W. Rickard Memorial Fund, at the Owens Community College Foundation, with an initial gift of $10,000 that will provide program funds for the Athletic Dept. as well as scholarships for students. To contribute to the Michael W. Rickard Memorial Fund, contact the Alumni Association at (567) 661-7876 or alumni@owens.edu.
ATHLETICS MISSION Advance student-athlete development through emphasis on academics, citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship and community involvement.
CONTENTS The Michael W. Rickard Legacy Owens Facts Volleyball Roster 2011 Schedule Coaching Staff Returning Players First-Year Players 2010 Season in Review Records OCCAC/NJCAA Memberships Express Excellence Express Athletics Online
ATHLETICS OFFICE 2 3 4 5 6 7-9 10-12 13 14-16 16 17 18
Phone
(567) 661-7973 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7973
Ann LaVoy
Secretary
Angie Wannemacher
Athletic Trainer
Nick Huenefeld
Athletic Event Attendant and Statistician
WELCOME OWENS FACTS School
Owens Community College
Location
Toledo, Ohio 43699-1947
One of the largest community colleges in Ohio, Owens Community College is a fully accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965.
Founded 1965 Enrollment
18,965 (Spring Semester 2011)
With a commitment to providing small classes and personal attention, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on campus locations in suburban Toledo and Findlay as well as two free-standing learning centers in downtown Toledo and Maumee.
Nickname Express Colors
Red & White
Affiliation
NJCAA Division II
Conference
Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC)
Home Facilities
Student Health and Activities Center
President
Larry McDougle, Ph.D.
Owens Community College offers baccalaureate transfer degrees in the Arts and Sciences and more than 130 two-year degree and certification programs in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Nursing, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. The athletic department is housed in the modern Student Health and Activities Center, which features a student union, food court, basketball arena and field house complete with workout facilities. Affectionately known as the SHAC, it is part of the six-building Galleria Complex that is adjacent to the baseball/ softball and soccer field complex.
Dean of Student Life Christopher Giordano Phone
(567) 661-7129 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7129
Director of Public and Media Relations Brad Meyer Phone
The SHAC also includes a performance gym with a stage, student intramural gym, three-lane running track, tennis courts, 10 locker rooms and numerous weight, fitness, aerobic and game rooms.
(567) 661-7421 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7421
VOLLEYBALL OFFICE
2011 PROGRAM
Phone Sonny Lewis Denny Caldwell Alison Mugler
The 2011 Owens Community College Volleyball Program is a production of the Office of Marketing and Communications in conjunction with the Office of Athletics. Compiled by Nick Huenefeld, Athletic Event Attendant and Statistician, and Andy Woodard, Marketing Manager. Design by Megan Anderson. Photography by Seth Foley. Information current as of Aug. 16, 2011. On the cover are Express sophomores Erin Schatzle, Ellie Comes and Brittany Egbert.
(567) 661-7937 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7937 Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
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2011 ROSTER
# NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14
Molly Hilfinger Erin Schatzle Alyssa Meis Alyssa Pelish Brandi Schimming Ellie Comes Whitney Hoodlebrink Emily Crowell Bethany Critchley Julia Haupricht Allison Seifker Brittany Egbert
YEAR Fr So Fr So Fr So Fr Fr Fr So So So
POS. HIGH SCHOOL HOMETOWN S S/OH OH DS DS DS OH MB/OH MB OH/MB OH MB
Anthony Wayne Monroe Eastwood Central Catholic Genoa Southview Eastwood Parkway Toledo Christian Central Catholic Monroeville Hopewell-Loudon
Head Coach – Sonny Lewis Assistant Coaches – Denny Caldwell, Alison Mugler
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Whitehouse, Ohio Monroe, Mich. Pemberville, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Martin, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Pemberville, Ohio Rockford, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Toledo, Ohio Norwalk, Ohio Fostoria, Ohio
2011 SCHEDULE
R EG ULA R SEASON
DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME(S) OPPONENT(S)
n Friday Aug. 26 11 a.m. n Saturday Aug. 27 9 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 30 5 p.m. n Friday Sept. 2 1 p.m. n Saturday Sept. 3 10 a.m. n Sunday Sept. 4 10 a.m. u Wednesday Sept. 7 6 p.m. u u u u u n n u n n u u n n n u u u
Friday Saturday Wednesday Friday Saturday Wednesday Friday Saturday Wednesday Saturday Sunday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Wednesday Saturday Wednesday Friday
Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 14 Sept. 16 Sept. 17 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 28 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 19 Oct. 22 Oct. 26 Oct. 28
LOCATION
Columbus Invitational Columbus Invitational Oakland Quad – Columbus State CC v. Muskegon CC Owens Invitational Owens Invitational Owens Invitational Lorain CC
Columbus, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Waterford, Mich.
6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 12 p.m. 5 p.m. TBA TBA 6 p.m. TBA TBA 6 p.m. 6 p.m. TBA TBA TBA 5 p.m. 11 a.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m.
Edison State CC Sinclair CC Cuyahoga CC Columbus State CC Owens Quad with Columbus CC Lakeland CC Parkland Invitational Parkland Invitational Lorain CC Grand Rapids Invitational Grand Rapids Invitational Cuyahoga CC Edison CC Wisconsin Dells Invitational Wisconsin Dells Invitational Wisconsin Dells Invitational Lakeland CC Macomb College & Jackson CC Sinclair CC Columbus State CC
Home Dayton, Ohio Highland Village, Ohio Home Home Home Champaign, Ill. Champaign, Ill. Home Grand Rapids, Mich. Grand Rapids, Mich. Home Piqua, Ohio Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Kirtland, Ohio Home Home Columbus, Ohio
TBA TBA
District Tournament NJCAA National Championship
Grand Rapids, Mich. Home
Home Home Home Lorain, Ohio
POS T S E ASON
Fri.-Sun. Thurs.-Sat.
n Tournament
Nov. 4-6 Nov. 17-19
u OCCAC
Appreciation Day
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COACHING STAFF SONNY LEWIS
HEAD COACH Sonny Lewis begins his 11th season as Head Coach of the Express women’s volleyball team. During his first 10 seasons, his teams won nine OCCAC championships and Lewis was named OCCAC Coach of the Year four times. His teams have made two trips to the national tournament, including the 2010 team. Prior to assuming the head coaching duties at Owens, he served as the Head Coach at Springfield High School. In 22 seasons, he won 373 matches and seven Northern Lakes League, 15 sectional, six district and two regional championships. Two of his Blue Devil teams played in the state semifinals. Lewis has won numerous Coach of the Year honors, including seven in the NLL and six in District 7. He twice was named Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association Coach of the Year and was tabbed once as Ohio Coach of the Year by the National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Association. Lewis is a member of the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame and Springfield Hall of Fame. Residing in Toledo, he earned his bachelor’s degree in comprehensive social studies from Defiance College in 1970.
DENNY CALDWELL
ASSISTANT COACH
Denny Caldwell begins his fourth season as an Express Assistant Coach. His coaching experience includes previously serving as the boy’s Head Volleyball Coach at Springfield High School from 1990-93. In addition, Caldwell served as men’s Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Toledo from 1990-91 and at Bowling Green State University from 1974-75. The Columbus North High School graduate also was the women’s Head Volleyball Coach at Eastern Michigan University in 1976. Caldwell earned his bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from the Ohio State University. While at Ohio State, he was a member of the school’s volleyball program where he earned the team’s Most Improved Player Award and Ohio Valley Regional All Star honors. In addition, Caldwell’s volleyball experience includes previously serving as team captain for the USA Senior National Volleyball Team. In 2008, he received a bronze medal in the USAV National Championships Men’s 55 and was a member of the Continental Cup Champions (USA vs. Canada) in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Caldwell also received a master’s degree in health and physical education from Bowling Green State University. He currently works as a Volunteer Coordinator at Mercy Memorial Hospital System and resides in Monroe, Mich.
ALISON MUGLER
ASSISTANT COACH Alison Mugler begins her third season as an Assistant Coach with the Express women’s volleyball program. In 2009, she earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from Murray State University. While at Murray State, Mugler was a member of the volleyball team and earned Ohio Valley Conference All-Newcomer Team and All-Tournament Team honors. The St. Ursula Academy graduate was a First Team All-City League, All-District and All-Ohio selection in volleyball and helped her team to a high school state championship in 2004. The Maumee resident also is a member of the Toledo Volleyball Club.
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RETURNING PLAYERS #2 ERIN SCHATZLE
SOPHOMORE
SETTER/OUTSIDE HITTER
Hometown:
Monroe, Mich.
High School:
Monroe High School
Major:
Early Childhood Education
Overview:
Schatzle is expected to be the team’s leader in setting this season while also being expected to hit the ball this year.
Owens Career:
Schatzle earned First Team All-OCCAC and NJCAA Region XII All-Tournament Team honors last year while accumulating 929 assists, 317 digs, 293 points, 213 kills, 180 sets, 57 blocks and 46 aces. She lists her greatest personal sports thrill as going to the national tournament last season. Academically, Schatzle was named to the OCCAC Academic All-Conference team last year with a 3.39 grade point average.
Prior to Owens: Schatzle earned Honorable Mention All-Michigan, First Team All-Region, First Team All-Southeastern Conference, and All-Monroe Evening News honors during her career at Monroe. Additionally, she was a member of the varsity tennis team her junior and senior seasons. Family:
#4 ALYSSA PELISH
Erin is the daughter of Ron and Cindy Schatzle. Two sisters – Megan and Ashley – were members of the volleyball team at Michigan State University. Ashley was an ESPN Academic All-American as a Spartan.
SOPHOMORE
DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST
Hometown:
Toledo, Ohio
High School:
Central Catholic High School
Major:
Education Transfer
Overview:
Pelish is expected to be a solid serve receiver and one of the team’s key defensive players this year.
Owens Career:
Pelish was named the team’s most improved player last season while accumulating 272 digs, 149 sets, 26 points, 24 aces, five assists and two kills. Her greatest personal sports thrill was when the Express advanced to the NJCAA Div. II National Volleyball Tournament last season.
Prior to Owens: Pelish earned Second Team All-Toledo City League her senior year, while garnering Honorable Mention honors her junior year under head coach Melissa Belicher. Aside from volleyball, she participated in cheerleading and softball. Following her high school career, Pelish was named a recipient of the Academic Excellence Scholarship by Owens, due in part to her honors status academically at Central Catholic. Family:
Alyssa is the daughter of Arthur and Tammi Pelish.
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RETURNING PLAYERS #6 ELLIE COMES
SOPHOMORE
DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST
Hometown:
Toledo, Ohio
High School:
Southview High School
Major:
Pre-Physical Therapy
Overview:
Comes is an All-OCCAC libero who is expected to be a defensive leader on the court and one of the captains off the court, as well.
Owens Career:
Comes was named to the First Team All-OCCAC, NJCAA All-Region XII, and NJCAA All-Region XII Tournament teams, while also being named the team’s Defensive MVP last year. She accumulated 942 digs, 166 sets, 56 points, 43 aces, 13 kills and 13 assists while also being an OCCAC Player of the Week recipient. Her dig total is the second highest in a single season for the volleyball program, and she currently has fifth most in a career.
Prior to Owens: Comes garnered First Team All-Northern Lakes League honors her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons and was First Team All-District 7 her junior and senior years under head coach Jessica Weiss. At the BGSU camp, she earned the Hustle Award her freshman year, Best Passer Award her sophomore and senior years, and MVP her junior year. Comes was also an honor roll student her first three years at Southview. She lists winning the 16 and under Mid East Qualifier during her last year of club volleyball as her greatest personal sports thrill, along with the trip to nationals last season. Family:
#10 JULIA HAUPRICHT
Ellie is the daughter of Robert and Lynn Comes.
SOPHOMORE
OUTSIDE HITTER/MIDDLE BLOCKER
Hometown:
Toledo, Ohio
High School:
Central Catholic High School
Major:
History Concentration
Overview:
Along with Egbert, Haupricht is expected to be a force in the middle for the Express this season. Head coach Sonny Lewis is looking for her to provide a big offensive spark for the team.
Owens Career:
As a freshman, Haupricht accumulated 314.5 points, 251 kills, 124 sets, 97 blocks, 34 digs, 11 assists and nine aces.
Prior to Owens: Haupricht was named First Team All-Toledo City League, First Team All-Academic and MVP of the Irish Invitational as a senior under head coach Melissa Belcher. As a junior, she received Second Team All-Toledo City League and All-District honors. Additionally, she played on the Toledo Central Catholic team that won the Division II state championship her sophomore year, which Haupricht lists as her greatest personal sports thrill. Outside of volleyball, Haupricht played CYO basketball. Family:
Julia is the daughter of Matt and Kathy Haupricht. 8
RETURNING PLAYERS #13 ALLISON SEIFKER
SOPHOMORE
OUTSIDE HITTER
Hometown:
Norwalk, Ohio
High School:
Monroeville High School
Major:
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Overview:
Seifker, an All-OCCAC performer last season, is expected to be one of the big right side hitters for the Express this year, as well as a sophomore leader.
Owens Career:
Seifker’s greatest personal sports thrill is last year’s Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) championship for the Express, which she was a big part of. As a freshman, Seifker earned First Team All-OCCAC honors while garnering 281.5 points, 237 kills, 133 sets, 71 blocks, 51 digs, 29 assists and three aces.
Prior to Owens: Seifker was First Team All-Firelands Conference her junior and senior year, while also garnering First Team All-District 6 honors each of those years. During her first two years, she received Honorable Mention All-Firelands Conference honors. Aside from volleyball, Seifker played basketball, softball and track. She earned the Hustle Award in softball and was named Best Offensive Player in basketball. Outside of athletics, she was an honor roll student. Family:
#14 BRITTANY EGBERT
Allison is the daughter of Dennis and Cheryl Seifker.
SOPHOMORE
MIDDLE BLOCKER
Hometown:
Fostoria, Ohio
High School:
Hopewell-Loudon High School
Major:
Pre-Physical Therapy
Overview:
Egbert, a reigning Athletic All-American and co-captain, is expected to be the team’s offensive leader and have the chance to play all around the court this season.
Owens Career:
Egbert had a dominating freshman year as she was named First Team All-OCCAC, OCCAC Player of the Year, NJCAA All-Region XII, NJCAA Region XII All-Tournament, NJCAA All-Region XII Tournament MVP, and NJCAA Div. II Second Team All-American. She was named the team’s MVP and Offensive MVP while accumulating 695.5 points, 520 kills, 281 digs, 175 sets, 161 blocks, 81 aces and 27 assists. Her kill total is the third most in a single season.
Prior to Owens: Egbert helped lead Hopewell-Loudon to the state final four her senior year under head coach Erin Dircksen, which she lists as her greatest personal sports thrill. While at Hopewell-Loudon, she earned First Team All-MAL, First Team All-District, First Team All-Ohio, and MAL Player of the Year honors her senior year, First Team All-MAL, First Team All-District, and MAL Co-Player of the Year honors her junior year, First Team All-MAL, First Team All-District, and Honorable Mention All-Ohio her sophomore year, and Second Team All-MAL her freshman year. As a basketball player, Egbert was a First Team All-MAL and Second Team All-District selection. Family:
Brittany is the daughter of Mike and Sue Egbert. 9
FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS #1 MOLLY HILFINGER
SETTER
FRESHMAN
Hometown: High School: Major: Overview:
Whitehouse, Ohio Anthony Wayne High School Pre-Nursing Concentration Hilfinger will be one of the team’s two setters along with Schatzle. Head coach Sonny Lewis expects her to fill that role and share with Schatzle on making the decision of who hits the ball. Prior to Owens: Hilfinger was named First Team All-NLL and team MVP, while also being named to the District 7 All Star team her senior year, Second Team All-NLL and team MVP her junior year, and Honorable Mention All-NLL and the team’s Most Improved her sophomore year under head coach Bill Hennenman. Additionally, she set the school record for most assists in a season and career during her senior season. Hilfinger was also a member of the basketball program. Academically, she was an honor roll student all four years at Anthony Wayne and earned an Honors Diploma. Family: Molly is the daughter of Neil and Michelle Hilfinger.
#3 ALYSSA MEIS
OUTSIDE HITTER
FRESHMAN Hometown: High School: Major: Overview: Prior to Owens:
Family:
Curtice, Ohio Genoa High School Exercise Science Meis will be fighting for one of the team’s outside hitting positions this year after an All-SLL career at Genoa. Meis was a member of the basketball and volleyball teams at Genoa. As a member of the volleyball team under head coach Amanda Cichocki, she earned First Team All-SLL honors her junior and senior years, while earning Second Team All-SLL honors her sophomore year. She also broke the school’s single season kills record her senior year. As a member of the basketball team, she earned First Team Alan Miller Jewelers All-Press, Second Team All-District 7, Honorable Mention All-Ohio and Second Team All-SLL honors her senior year, and Second Team All-SLL and Second Team All-District 7 honors her junior year. Academically, she earned High Honor Roll recognition her junior and senior years. Her greatest personal sports thrill are the volleyball games against Eastwood her senior year. Alyssa is the daughter of Dan and Sue Meis.
#5 BRANDI SCHIMMING FRESHMAN Hometown: High School: Major: Overview: Prior to Owens:
Family:
DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST
Martin, Ohio Genoa High School Pre-Physical Therapy Schimming will be expected to provide stability defensively after an All-District career at Genoa. Schimming was a three-sport athlete at Genoa as she also played basketball and softball. As a member of the volleyball team under head coach Amanda Cichocki, she earned First Team All-SLL and First Team All-District her senior year and Honorable Mention All-SLL her junior year. As a member of the basketball team, she earned Honorable Mention All-SLL and Honorable Mention All-District her senior year. Academically, Schimming was an honor roll student. Her greatest personal sports thrill was beating Eastwood in volleyball her senior year and splitting the SLL championship with them. Brandi is the daughter of Kevin and Charlotte Schimming. 10
FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS #7 WHITNEY HOODLEBRINK FRESHMAN Hometown: High School: Major: Overview: Prior to Owens:
Family:
OUTSIDE HITTER
Pemberville, Ohio Eastwood High School Early Childhood Education Hoodlebrink is expected to be one of the team’s big outside hitters after a great career at Eastwood. Hoodlebrink earned First Team All-Suburban Lakes League, First Team All-District 7, and team MVP honors her junior and senior seasons. As a junior, she was named District 7 Player of the Year. In track, she qualified for the long jump in the state tournament her final two seasons, and she was named Second Team All-SLL in long jump, high jump and 300m hurdles her senior year. Additionally, she took home Honorable Mention All-SLL in the 4x400m relay and won the Outstanding Field team award during her senior year. Whitney is the daughter of Kevin and Wendy Hoodlebrink.
#8 EMILY CROWELL FRESHMAN Hometown: High School: Major: Overview:
MIDDLE BLOCKER/OUTSIDE HITTER
Rockford, Ohio Parkway High School Early Childhood Education Crowell is expected to be a big hitter on the right side for the Express this season after an excellent career at Parkway. Prior to Owens: Crowell comes to Owens as a decorated two-sport (softball) athlete at Parkway HS. As a member of the volleyball team under head coach Jeff Marbaugh, she earned First Team AllMAC, District 8 Player of the Year, and First Team All-Ohio honors. Team honors included being the ace leader, dig leader and serve reception percentage leader. As a junior, she was First Team All-MAC and was named to the District 8 All Star Team. Team honors included being the kill leader and having the best serve reception percentage. As a sophomore, she was named Second Team All-MAC and Honorable Mention All-Ohio. As a member of the softball team, she was named First Team All-MAC, First Team All-District, MAC Player of the Year, and Second Team All-Ohio her senior year, First Team All-MAC, First Team All-District, team MVP, and Honorable Mention All-Ohio her junior year, First Team All-MAC, Second Team All-District and team MVP her sophomore year, and First Team All-MAC and team MVP her freshman year. As a sophomore and senior, she won the team’s best offense award. Additionally, she won four year varsity awards in both sports. Her greatest personal sports thrill was making it to the state final four in volleyball her senior year. Academically, she was an honor roll student. Family: Emily is the daughter of Steve and Lisa Crowell.
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FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS #9 BETHANY CRITCHLEY
MIDDLE BLOCKER
FRESHMAN
Hometown: High School: Major: Overview:
Toledo, Ohio Toledo Christian High School Pre-Physical Therapy Critchley is expected to see a lot of playing time in the middle this year. The freshman, who was an All-District player at Toledo Christian, will also be expected to provide plenty of offense and blocking. Prior to Owens: Critchley was a First Team All-TAAC selection every season as a four-year member of the Toledo Christian volleyball team under head coach Dave Coneley. As a junior and senior, she was named First Team All-District and team MVP. She set the school record for most career hits. Critchley was also a member of the basketball and track teams. As a member of the basketball team, she earned First Team All-TAAC and Special Mention All-District honors her senior year, and Honorable Mention All-District honors her junior year. As a member of the track team, she won TAAC shot put and discus titles as a senior. Her greatest personal sports thrill was leading Toledo Christian to the state final four in volleyball her senior year, which included a 29-kill performance in the district championship. Academically, she earned Honor Roll recognition her sophomore through senior seasons. Family: Bethany is the daughter of Delmer and Debra Critchley.
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2010 SEASON IN REVIEW EXPRESS COMPLETE 42-9 SEASON WITH TRIP TO NATIONALS, OCCAC TITLE The Express capped an outstanding 2010 season with an 11th place finish at the NJCAA Division II National Championships. They started the season 15-7 before reeling off 22 consecutive match wins to finish the regular season. Their 11-1 mark in Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) play earned them an 11th conference title in the past 13 seasons.
Ellie Comes, a freshman defensive specialist, also had an outstanding year. She was named to the Region XII All-Tournament team, Region XII First Team, and OCCAC First Team. Comes was also named the team’s defensive MVP. Freshman setter/outside hitter Erin Schatzle and freshman outside hitter Allison Seifker earned OCCAC First Team honors. Schatzle also earned Region XII All-Tourney honors.
The Express finished the season 42-9 overall (11-1 OCCAC). It was the program’s seventh appearance at the national tournament and the second time in Division II.
Rounding out the year’s individual honors were sophomore outside hitter Ashley Horak (OCCAC honorable mention); freshman defensive setter Alyssa Pelish (Team’s Most Improved Player); and sophomore outside hitter/defensive setter Jessica Knueve (Team’s Coaches Award).
Freshman middle blocker Brittany Egbert earned many honors, including NJCAA Division II Second Team All-American, Region XII All-Tournament MVP, Region XII First Team, OCCAC First Team and OCCAC Player of the Year. She was also named team MVP.
REGULAR SEASON W vs. Kellogg CC W vs. Jackson CC W vs. Kalamazoo Valley CC L vs. Grand Rapids CC L vs. Oakland CC W vs. Muskegon CC W vs. St Clair County CC W vs. Kellogg CC W vs. Schoolcraft College W vs. Lansing CC W vs. Jackson CC W vs. Vincennes University L vs. Kishwaukee CC W vs. Lorain CC L vs. Edison State CC W vs. Sinclair CC W vs. Columbus State CC W vs. Lakeland CC L vs. Illinois Central CC W vs. Des Moines Area CC L vs. John A. Logan College L vs. Kirkwood CC
25-14, 25-18, 25-20 25-20, 25-18, 25-14 25-23, 25-18, 25-14 25-11, 21-25, 25-13, 25-22 25-22, 25-19, 25-23 25-8, 20-25, 25-18, 22-25, 15-9 25-12, 25-21, 25-23 25-17, 25-21, 25-23 25-18, 25-18, 25-13 25-21, 21-25, 25-14, 25-10 25-17, 18-25, 25-13, 25-16 27-25, 25-20, 25-22 26-24, 25-13, 21-25, 23-25, 15-13 25-16, 25-10, 25-14 25-21, 26-28, 26-24, 18-25, 15-12 25-9, 25-17, 25-13 25-21, 25-22, 25-18 25-10, 25-10, 25-14 25-23, 29-27, 28-26 25-15, 25-14, 30-28 25-16, 16-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-12 25-23, 15-25, 25-22, 25-22
W vs. McHenry County College W vs. Parkland College W vs. Lorain County CC W vs. Lake Michigan College W vs. McHenry County College W vs. Schoolcraft College W vs. Vincennes University W vs. Kalamazoo Valley CC W vs. Cuyahoga CC W vs. Jackson CC W vs. Edison State CC W vs. Moraine Valley CC W vs. Black Hawk College W vs. South Suburban CC W vs. Lake County CC W vs. Ridgewater CC W vs. Marshalltown CC W vs. Kirkwood CC W vs. Lakeland CC W vs. Sinclair CC W vs. Columbus State CC W vs. Cuyahoga CC
25-15, 25-18, 25-22 25-18, 25-22, 22-25, 25-19 25-14, 25-10, 25-20 25-10, 25-15, 25-17 25-14, 25-19, 25-14 22-25, 25-22, 17-25, 25-16, 15-6 25-17, 25-22, 25-20 26-24, 25-13, 25-14 25-14, 25-6, 25-17 25-18, 25-14, 25-19 25-18, 25-14, 25-22 18-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-21 25-16, 25-12, 25-22 25-10, 25-19, 25-16 25-12, 25-22, 25-17 18-25, 25-21, 25-18, 18-25, 15-10 25-8, 25-19, 25-16 25-23, 25-22, 25-17 25-13, 18-25, 25-10, 25-13 25-14, 32-30, 27-25 25-22, 25-22, 22-25, 25-16 25-11, 25-5, 25-8
25-19, 25-11, 25-14 21-25, 25-18, 25-23, 25-21 27-25, 23-25, 25-12, 25-22 23-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-17
L vs. Illinois Central College W vs. Hagerstown CC L to North Platte CC 25-22,
23-25, 25-21, 25-18, 18-25, 15-11 25-14, 26-24, 23-25, 25-23 19-25, 25-14, 23-25, 15-10
POSTSEASON W vs. Mott CC W vs. St. Clair County CC W vs. Oakland CC W vs. Oakland CC
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RECORDS TE AM R EC O R D S Most Wins Best Winning Percentage Most Consecutive Wins Most Kills Most Blocks Most Digs Most Aces Most Assists Hitting Efficiency
46 .868 27 2,131 648 3,316 438 1,838 .285
2000, 2002 2000 2000 2010 2007 2000 2000 2010 2006
MILEST O NE WINS 100th win 200th win 300th win 400th win 500th win
vs Hesston College (Ka.) vs Clark State CC vs Genessee CC (N.Y.) vs Kalamazoo Valley CC (Mich.) vs Schoolcraft College (Mich.)
11/13/1998 9/29/2001 11/14/2003 9/1/2007 11/6/2009
I NDI V I DUA L R E C O R D S GAMES (SETS) PLAYED In a season In a career
177 325
Maureen Kurtz Kristen Gyori
2009 2007-08
35 595 1,129
Stephanie Champine Stephanie Champine Stephanie Champine
KILLS In a match In a season In a career
H IT TING EF FICIENCY In a match In a season In a career
A S SIST S In a match In a season In a career
.909 (minimum of 10 attacks) .360 (minimum of 200 attacks) .330 (minimum of 400 attacks)
61 1,477 2,137
10/3/06 vs. Mott CC 2006 2006-07 Sandra Peer Stephanie Champine Stephanie Champine
Mackenzie Lehman 10/8/97 vs. Lakeland CC Ceara Barr 2004 Ceara Barr 2004-2005
A C ES In a match In a season In a career
BLOCKS In a match In a season In a career
DIG S
In a match In a season In a career
16 161 184
Missy Mohrbach 10/26/02 vs. Cuyahoga CC Missy Mohrbach 2002 Risa Smith 2003-04
17 283 400 400
Angie Tolland Angie Tolland Jaime Banners Sandra Peer
11/7/03 vs. St. Clair County CC 2003 1999-2000 2000-01
52 1,006 1,738
Ashley Hill Ashley Hill Ashley Hill
11/6/04 vs. St. Clair County CC 2004 2003-04
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9/21/02 vs. Clark State CC 2006 2006-07
RECORDS S ER VING EFFICIENCY In a season In a career
98.5% (minimum of 200 attempts) 96.8% (minimum of 400 attempts)
Kristen Gyori 2008 (598/607) Katy Grodi 1999-2000 (486/502)
ALL- TI M E L E A D E R S K ILLS Single Season
Career
595 Stephanie Champine 2006 534 Stephanie Champine 2007 520 Brittany Egbert 2010
1,129 Stephanie Champine 2006-07 861 Dala Greear 2002-03 838 Chelsea Stover 2007-08
BLOCKS Single Season
Career
283 Angie Tolland 226 Danielle Rego 222 Sandra Peer
400 400 399
2003 2003 2001
Sandra Peer Jaime Banners Danielle Rego
2001-02 1999-2000 2003-04
DIG S Single Season
Career
1,006 Ashley Hill 942 Ellie Comes 660 Amanda Drew
1,738 Ashley Hill 1,047 Dana Juhnke 977 Erin Hiser
2004 2010 2009
2003-04 2001-02 1998-99
A S SIST S
Single Season
Career
1,477 Ceara Barr 1,329 Mackenzie Lehman 1,276 Leigha Poulson
2,137 2,096 1,801
2004 1997 2009
Ceara Barr Mackenzie Lehman Kristen Gyori
2004-05 1997-98 2007-08
Risa Smith Chelsea Stover Mackenzie Lehman
2003-04 2007-08 1997-98
A C ES Single Season
Career
161 Missy Mohrbach 109 Chelsea Stover 108 Lori Maloch
184 173 169
2002 2007 1999
ALL- TI M E C O A C H I N G R E CO RD S Coach Years Overall Win% OCCAC Win% Adrienne Delph Pam Bechtel Fred Aubuchon Sonny Lewis Overall
1994 1995 1996-2000 2001-present 1994-2010
19-12 6-21 152-76 366-129 543-238
.613 .222 .667 .739 .695
8-4 .667 3-9 .250 55-16 .774 118-8 .937 184-37 .833
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RECORDS SE AS ON RE S U LT S Year
Overall Record
OCCAC Record
1994 19-12 1995 6-21 1996 15-21 1997 28-20 1998 33-12 1999 30-16 2000 46-7 2001 38-12 2002 46-11 2003 40-9 2004 35-13 2005 25-17 2006 33-10 2007 36-13 2008 39-15 2009 32-20 2010 42-9
OCCAC Regular Season
8-4 3-9 4-8 11-3 12-2 13-3 15-0 12-0 12-0 12-0 12-0 8-2 9-1 11-1 10-0 9-3 11-1
OCCAC Tournament
2 5 5 2 1 (T) 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 (T) 1 1 1 2 1
N ATI O N A L TOU RN A M E N T 1996 – Qualifier 1997 – Qualifier 1998 – Third Place 1999 – Third Place 2000 – Third Place 2003 – Fifth Place 2010 – 11th Place
MEMBERSHIPS NJCAA
Owens Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region XII. There are 31 member schools in Great Lakes Region XII. Visit the NJCAA online at www.njcaa.org
OCCAC
MEMBERSHIPS
Owens Community College has been a member of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) since 1987. The other members of the OCCAC are Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Columbus State Community College, Cuyahoga Community College, Edison State Community College, Lakeland Community College, Lorain County Community College and Sinclair Community College. Visit the OCCAC online at www.occac.org
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3 5 4 3 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
EXPRESS EXCELLENCE All-Americans – First Team
All-Americans – Honorable Mention
Lori Wolf ’97 Abby Thompson ’98 Erin Hiser ’99 Jaime Banners ’00 Ashley Hill ’04
Stephanie Champine ’06 Brittney Bradner ’08
All-Americans – Academic Kari Kilmer ‘94 Jodi Schramm ’95 Lisa Jackson ’96 Tammy Murphy ‘97 Cindy Missler ’01 Jodi Young ‘02
All-Americans – Second Team Amy Cook ’96 Jaime Walton ’98 Lori Maloch ’99 Cindy Missler ’01 Sandra Peer ’02 Ceara Barr ’05 Stephanie Champine ’07 Brittany Egbert ‘10
Ashley Brough ‘02 Laura Gerkensmeyer ‘06 Sarah Gerkensmeyer ‘06 Mallory Imbery ‘08 Jessica Knueve ‘10 Alyssa LaVoy ‘10 Amanda Schuster ‘10
All-American Owens Express Alum Stephanie Champine pictured with Head Coach Sonny Lewis
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On Facebook, receive Express scores in your News Feed immediately following the game.
On YouTube, watch video recaps of select games.
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