Setters: The Golden Eagles return Freshman Player of the Year, Katie Williams at the setting position. According to her coach, "Katie is very quick and has the ability to turn a game around very rapidly. She understands the importance of playing good defense and moving the ball around to as many different hitters as possible." Newly signed freshman setter Kelsey Eby is from Portland, Oregon, and she will bring a strong sense of command and calmness to the floor. "I am expecting Kelsey to contribute right away to our program and her setting style truly compliments Katie's," states Stevens. . Middle Hitter: The Lady Eagles are fortunate to return Laura Buckalew (Buck) to the position of middle hitter. Buck was named to the 2008 WVIAC All-tournament team last season. Along with Buck, Cara HibbsLeyva is expected to see some action on the floor this year. Cara is retuning back to the team after undergoing shoulder surgery, but the prognosis looks great for a full recovery. Jasmine Howard also returns to play after a red-shirt year last fall. Jasmine has superb hops and a very quick arm swing. We expect to see a dramatic increase in our team's hitting power with Jasmine in the middle hitting position. The Lady Eagles signed junior college transfer Emmalee Luther from Florida and she possesses a keen sense of awareness on the court and her leadership abilities should prove to be very beneficial to our team. Coach Bren was also excited to sign freshman middle hitter, Brenna Youlton
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