AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State volleyball team and head coach Christy Johnson-Lynch announced the signing of three prep standouts for the 2010 season. Joining the Cyclones next fall will be defensive specialist Kristen Hahn (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), middle blocker Tenisha Matlock (North Platte, Neb.) and outside hitter Hannah Willms (Waterloo, Iowa).
“For the class of 2010 we wanted to bring in some potential offensive terminators, as well as bolster our backcourt defense,†Johnson-Lynch said. “I believe we have achieved that with this class. All three of these players have the potential to have a tremendous impact on our program as we continue to work toward our goals of competing for a conference and national championship.â€
Willms, an explosive 6-0 outside hitter, was ranked the No. 37 player in the country by PrepVolleyball.com after a standout career at Dike-New Hartford High School. One of the top high jumpers in the country, Willms brings a bevy of accolades to Iowa State.
She is a three-time all-conference selection and was named conference player of the year her junior season. This year’s conference awards have not been announced.
Willms was also recently named to the Des Moines Register’s All-State Elite Team after recording 570 kills for an average of 5.18 per set this season. She also averaged 2.70 digs and 0.56 blocks in leading the Wolverines to the state tournament.
Willms is also one of the elite high school track athletes in the country as a two-time state champion in the high jump. Her jump of 6-0 ¼ was the top jump in the nation in high school last year. She also won the 400M, 200M and was a member of the sprint medley relay championship team.
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“For the class of 2010 we wanted to bring in some potential offensive terminators, as well as bolster our backcourt defense,†Johnson-Lynch said. “I believe we have achieved that with this class. All three of these players have the potential to have a tremendous impact on our program as we continue to work toward our goals of competing for a conference and national championship.â€
Willms, an explosive 6-0 outside hitter, was ranked the No. 37 player in the country by PrepVolleyball.com after a standout career at Dike-New Hartford High School. One of the top high jumpers in the country, Willms brings a bevy of accolades to Iowa State.
She is a three-time all-conference selection and was named conference player of the year her junior season. This year’s conference awards have not been announced.
Willms was also recently named to the Des Moines Register’s All-State Elite Team after recording 570 kills for an average of 5.18 per set this season. She also averaged 2.70 digs and 0.56 blocks in leading the Wolverines to the state tournament.
Willms is also one of the elite high school track athletes in the country as a two-time state champion in the high jump. Her jump of 6-0 ¼ was the top jump in the nation in high school last year. She also won the 400M, 200M and was a member of the sprint medley relay championship team.
More online at Iowa State University Athletics Official Web Site - www.CYCLONES.com - The home of Iowa State Cyclone Sports.
