Excited for a new chapter with this program. It looks like CJL and staff took advantage of the transfer market like most teams this year. A pretty large roster turnover with some key returners that should rejuvenate the program.
Returners:
Outsides
Brooke Andersen OH 6-0 Sr. Waukesha, Wis.
Annie Hatch OH 6-1 Jr. Mesa, Ariz. / Mesa
Right Side
Eleanor Holthaus RS 6-1 Sr. Richmond, Minn.
Kenzie Mantz RS/OH 6-2 Jr. Belle Plaine, Iowa
Middles
Avery Rhodes MB 6-2 R-Sr. Waco, Texas
Candelaria Herrera MB 6-1 Sr. San Juan, Argentina
Abby Greiman MB 6-2 R-So. Perry, Iowa
Alexis Engelbrecht MB 6-2 So. Cary, N.C.
Jordan Hopp MB 6-2 So. Alliance, Neb.
DS/L
Taylor Baranski DS/L 5-6 Sr. Channahon, Ill
Kate Shannon DS/L 5-7 Jr. Waterloo, Iowa
Julia Capone DS/L 5-6 So. Mississauga Ontario
Micah Hall DS/L 5-2 So. San Antonio, Texas
A great nucleus of returning players there. Looking for outsides to keep improving especially with some productive newcomers coming in. El will continue to be the cornerstone of this team and love seeing Kenzie improve her game this past season. A blessing in disguise last year having rotating middles with plenty of starts and playing time coming back. It will be interesting to see who wins the Libero battle as Christy always seems to have a stable of very good back row players. I think the most concerning thing is not returning any setters. I'm not sure if that's every happened in this staff's tenure here.
Departures:
Seniors-
Izzy Enna DS/L 5-8 Sr. Kansas City, Mo.
Piper Mauck S 6-1 Sr. Des Moines, Iowa
Jenna Brandt S 5-10 Jr. Sumner, Iowa Transferred to UNI
Michal Schuler OH 6-0 So. Oregon, Ill.
Jaiden Centeno DS/L 5-7 So. Omaha, Neb. Transferred to Omaha
Haleigh Hadley OH 6-0 Fr. Ames, Iowa Transferred to Indian Hills for High Jump
Newcomers:
Freshman-
Addi Heidemann S 5-11 Diller, Nebraska
Allie Petry DS/L 5-6 Council Bluffs, Iowa
Brooke Stonestreet DS/OH 5-10 Olathe, Kansas
Transfers-
Mariah Mitchell RS 6-0 Sr. Wapello, Iowa / Western Illinois
Jaden Newsome S 6-0 Sr. Houston, Texas / Missouri
Marija Popovic DS/L 5-5 Sr. Belgrade, Serbia / Pittsburgh
Solei Thomas OH/RS 5-11 Sr. Detroit, Mich. / Clemson
Lots to like with these newcomers with some obvious openings for serious playing time. I'd assume Newsome will be our stating setter with the other 3 transfers finding time on the court in some capacity. Plenty to like with this group, and I'm excited for a fresh start this fall!
https://cyclones.com/news/2020/11/11/volleyball-welcomes-three-in-2021-signing-day-class.aspx
https://cyclones.com/news/2021/5/25/volleyball-adds-four-for-2021-season.aspx
Returners:
Outsides
Brooke Andersen OH 6-0 Sr. Waukesha, Wis.
Annie Hatch OH 6-1 Jr. Mesa, Ariz. / Mesa
Right Side
Eleanor Holthaus RS 6-1 Sr. Richmond, Minn.
Kenzie Mantz RS/OH 6-2 Jr. Belle Plaine, Iowa
Middles
Avery Rhodes MB 6-2 R-Sr. Waco, Texas
Candelaria Herrera MB 6-1 Sr. San Juan, Argentina
Abby Greiman MB 6-2 R-So. Perry, Iowa
Alexis Engelbrecht MB 6-2 So. Cary, N.C.
Jordan Hopp MB 6-2 So. Alliance, Neb.
DS/L
Taylor Baranski DS/L 5-6 Sr. Channahon, Ill
Kate Shannon DS/L 5-7 Jr. Waterloo, Iowa
Julia Capone DS/L 5-6 So. Mississauga Ontario
Micah Hall DS/L 5-2 So. San Antonio, Texas
A great nucleus of returning players there. Looking for outsides to keep improving especially with some productive newcomers coming in. El will continue to be the cornerstone of this team and love seeing Kenzie improve her game this past season. A blessing in disguise last year having rotating middles with plenty of starts and playing time coming back. It will be interesting to see who wins the Libero battle as Christy always seems to have a stable of very good back row players. I think the most concerning thing is not returning any setters. I'm not sure if that's every happened in this staff's tenure here.
Departures:
Seniors-
Izzy Enna DS/L 5-8 Sr. Kansas City, Mo.
Piper Mauck S 6-1 Sr. Des Moines, Iowa
Jenna Brandt S 5-10 Jr. Sumner, Iowa Transferred to UNI
Michal Schuler OH 6-0 So. Oregon, Ill.
Jaiden Centeno DS/L 5-7 So. Omaha, Neb. Transferred to Omaha
Haleigh Hadley OH 6-0 Fr. Ames, Iowa Transferred to Indian Hills for High Jump
Newcomers:
Freshman-
Addi Heidemann S 5-11 Diller, Nebraska
Allie Petry DS/L 5-6 Council Bluffs, Iowa
Brooke Stonestreet DS/OH 5-10 Olathe, Kansas
Transfers-
Mariah Mitchell RS 6-0 Sr. Wapello, Iowa / Western Illinois
Jaden Newsome S 6-0 Sr. Houston, Texas / Missouri
Marija Popovic DS/L 5-5 Sr. Belgrade, Serbia / Pittsburgh
Solei Thomas OH/RS 5-11 Sr. Detroit, Mich. / Clemson
Lots to like with these newcomers with some obvious openings for serious playing time. I'd assume Newsome will be our stating setter with the other 3 transfers finding time on the court in some capacity. Plenty to like with this group, and I'm excited for a fresh start this fall!
https://cyclones.com/news/2020/11/11/volleyball-welcomes-three-in-2021-signing-day-class.aspx
https://cyclones.com/news/2021/5/25/volleyball-adds-four-for-2021-season.aspx
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