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Some of the newcomers who are making their debut in 2013-14
Golden Eagle volleyball fans have few oppportunities to watch the team in September and October - there are only four home matches in those two months. After the Sept. 27-28 weekend when they host Murray State and Austin Peay, the Golden Eagles are home Oct. 11-12, hosting Tennessee State and Belmont. The team has four more home matches scheduled on the month of November. There is free admission for all of Tech’s volleyball home matches.
The Tech soccer team has six home matches remaining on its schedule, beginning with a non-conference visit from Chattanooga on Friday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. After that, Tech hosts five straight OVC matches in October. Admission is free for all.
F A walk-on defensive end, Jordan is a 2011 graduate of Alcoa High School. He first enrolled at Tech in 2011 but was not a member of the football team until 2012. A four-year member of the championship program at Alcoa High School, he helped win district, region, and TSSAA state championships all four seasons. As a senior he posted 84 total tackles with 3.5 quarterback sacks and five tackles-for-loss. The son of Kristi Patrick, he was born Oct. 10, 1992, and is majoring in exercise science.
The Tech softball team has a couple of home appearances on its fall schedule of games. On Saturday, Sept. 21, Tech hosts Georgia Highlands College in a 2 p.m. doubleheader. On Thursday, Oct. 3, the Golden Eagles entertain Motlow State in a single game at 6 p.m. Admission is free for fans who want to catch a preview of coach Bonnie Bynum’s 2014 squad.
Kalyn Pruett, Soccer
The 2013 TTU Homecoming Game takes place on Saturday, Oct. 26, when Tech hosts Jacksonville State at 1:30 p.m. The final home football game of the year (which is also the final regular season game, and the finale in the Sgt. York Trophy race) brings Austin Peay to town on Saturday, Nov. 23. Tech will host two special events at the game: It’s Military and Public Safety Appreciation Day, as well as Scout Day. Details for both promotions will be announced soon, but if you are in the military (or a family member / past or present), or involved in Scouting, make your plans to at-
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Sharon Anderson / Volleyball Burr Ridge, Ill. F A four-time All-West Suburban selection, Sharon was recognized as a Top 50 Chicago Volleyball Player in 2011. She led her team to the AAU 16-Open national title and has earned several all-tournament honors. As a four year-starter, she helped her prep team to a 110-44 record, finishing her career with 3,215 assists and 424 digs. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the Dean’s list for four years. The daughter of Robert and Jackie Anderson, she was born on March 4, 1995.
Jordan Patrick / Football
Knoxville, Tenn.
Nashville, Tenn.
F A two-sport athlete while attending Father Ryan High School in Nashville, Kalyn played both basketball and soccer. Her soccer team won a state championship as a senior, with Pruett playing a big role in taking home all-region, all-state, and team MVP honors. She also played seven years of club soccer for the HFC Lady Hurricanes, winning a state championship during her tenure, as well. The daughter of Ray and DeAnn Pruett, she was born on July 3, 1994. Pruett plans on majoring in exercise science.
Jordan Carroll, Football
Birmingham, Ala.
F A redshirt freshman, Jordan was an all-county selection and team captain while earning All-Over the Mountain honors at Briarwood Christian High School, helping the team to its 20th consecutive state playoff appearance. As a senior, he posted 104 total tackles for the Lions, including 41 solo stops and 63 assisted tackles. The son of Ernest and Ginger Carroll, Jordan was born February 7, 1994, in Birmingham. He is enrolled in general curriculum.
Rachel Travis / Volleyball Chattanooga, Tenn. F Rachel was recognized as all-region, TSWA all-state and the Times-Free Press Best of Preps each of her five years as a starter for Baylor High School. She was invited to the USA Volleyball High Performance camps at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, as well as camps in San Diego for sand training. She helped claim three third-place finishes and one staterunner up finish. The daughter of Ron and Laura Travis, she was born February 20, 1995, and is majoring in nursing.