Category: Women’s Volleyball (Page 4)

ANN ARBOR, Mich.-The Marygrove College volleyball team opened the 2010 season with a pair of hard-fought losses on the first day of the Concordia Cardinal Kick-Off Classic in Ann Arbor, MI this afternoon. The Mustangs fell to Lourdes College (OH) in straight sets to open their second season of action (25-19, 25-22, and 25-23). The Gray Wolves toppled the Mustangs for their second win of the day after disposing of…

DETROIT, MI–Already, the month of May has brought many verbal commitments to Mustang Volleyball. Today, the Mustangs signed another promising student-athlete for the 2009-2010 season. Deanna Robinson joined the Mustang coaching staff to sign her letter of intent Thursday afternoon at Marygrove College. Robinson comes to Marygrove via a different route than many of Coach Graves student-athletes. Robinson caught the coaching staff’s attention for the first time at open tryouts….

DETROIT, MI–Coach Graves added another piece to the 2009 puzzle when prized recruit Elizabeth Lerczak inked a letter of intent to play for Marygrove next fall. Lerczak, a target of Coach Graves from day one, joined the list of talented student-athletes for Mustang Volleyball on Monday evening. Lerczak, a 5’4″ outside hitter, was a four-year standout for the Eagles of Hale High School in Lower Northeastern Michigan. Her impressive court…

DETROIT, MI –Coach Karen Graves signed her third student-athlete for the upcoming 2009-2010 season, the inaugural season of Mustang Volleyball. Ashley Turner, a junior transfer from Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD), agreed to join the Mustang volleyball program next season Turner, a 5’5″ libero/defensive specialist, made a name for herself during her playing days at Detroit Northern High School. While at Northern, she was named to the All-City First…

DETROIT, Mich.-The second signing at Livonia Clarenceville went to Paige Davis – a senior three-sport athlete for the Trojans. Davis’ family was in attendance as she inked a 2010-11 Letter of Intent to play at Marygrove College in the fall. Davis, a 6′ middle/right hitter, possesses rare athleticism that propelled her to starring in three sports for the Clarenceville Trojans. As a transfer before her junior year, Davis was unable…

DETROIT, MI–The Marygrove Mustang volleyball program recently announced the signing of two student-athletes. Jalissa Favors and Marissa Shorter, both from Southfield High School, have signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for the Mustangs. Favors, a dominant player in the middle, has great presence as both  a blocker and  hitter. The combination of Favors natural volleyball instincts and athleticism will make her an immediate impact player for the Mustangs….

TAYLOR, Mich.-A strong 2010 just got stronger with the signing of Taylor John F. Kennedy High School’s Katie Day. The signing took place inside the media center at JFK High with plenty of support for the standout athlete. Day, a 5’8″ energetic athlete, played outstanding as outside hitter for the JFK Eagles for four seasons. In addition, the all-around athlete was a member of the Eagles track (four years) and…

DETROIT, Mich.-Coach Graves continues to bring in an impressive 2010 class at Marygrove College. Today, the program announced the signing of Westland John Glenn’s Brittani Robinson. The signing follows four previous commitments to solidify an already strong team for 2010. Robinson, a 5’10” left outside and back, saved the best for last during her playing days as a Rocket at John Glenn High School. The 2009 season was one for…

DETROIT, Mich.-Coach Karen Graves is not one to wait around. The second year coach continues to grab some of Michigan’s finest volleyball players at an alarming pace. On Thursday, Clinton’s Rose Hoffman inked a letter of intent to play for the Mustangs in 2010. Hoffman, a 5’3″ libero/setter, will enter her college career as another versatile addition for the Mustangs. During her days as a Clinton Redskin, Hoffman tallied the…

DETROIT, Mich.-Mustang Volleyball will not wait years to build a dynasty at Marygrove. Instead, the Mustangs, and coach Karen Graves, are focused on building a strong team and winning in 2010. The second year Mustangs came one step closer to their goal with the signing of Brighton’s Hailey Wilson on Friday. Wilson, a 5’9″ versatile player, has displayed the ability to play and excel at many positions during a successful…