Women's Volleyball 6/30/2023 12:57:00 PM Volleyball excited to unveil 2023 class Grace College's volleyball team has high hopes for the upcoming 2023 season. The Lady Lancers return the majority of their roster under head coach Katie Van Hofwegen, adding four dynamic newcomers to the mix. Click on a name below to learn more about each of the new Lancers! ANNA BALLENGEE Hometown/High School: Montgomery, Ind. / Barr-Reeve High School Previous School: University of Southern IndianaPosition: OHHeight: 5-8Reason for choosing Grace: I chose Grace because I loved the small, family-like, Christian atmosphere that also has a competitive volleyball program.Accolades: Played parts of two seasons at NCAA Div. I University of Southern Indiana, including 27 matches as a sophomoreAveraged 1.03 digs per set in 2022 with 13 aces and 21 assistsHad back-to-back matches with double-digit digs against Tennessee Tech (16 digs, 11 digs)2x state champion performer at Barr-ReeveEnjoyed a sensational senior campaign with 540 kills and 308 digs, leading the Vikings to the 2A state championshipFour-time AVCA All-Region winnerEnded career with 1,671 kills, 1,027 digsWashington Herald Area Player of the Year in 2020Academic All-State CALLIE JO CELICHOWSKI Hometown/High School: Georgetown, Ind. / Floyd CentralPosition: MBHeight: 6-2Reason for choosing Grace: I chose Grace because of the welcoming community. It also is a place where I can grow academically, athletically and in my faith.Accolades: 2022 Indiana All Star selection by the IHSVCALed Floyd Central in blocks as a senior with 57, adding 154 kills on a .315 percentageWas named the team's Most Improved in 2021Also played basketball for four seasons, being named Team MVP as a seniorPlayed club volleyball for KIVA BREA HARRIS Hometown/High School: Angola, Ind. / AngolaPosition: DSHeight: 5-9Reason for choosing Grace: I love the overall environment of the campus at Grace. I also love the culture created by the volleyball team and coaches. Everyone at Grace is so friendly and welcoming.Accolades: All-Conference performer from AngolaNamed to the KPC All-Area TeamIHSTVCA Academic All-StateNamed team captainAmassed 507 kills, 495 digs and 88 aces in her three-year volleyball careerHelped the Hornets win the 3A sectional crown in 2021Also was an accomplished tennis playerWent 46-2 overall in tennis, winning NECC All-Conference, All-District, KPC All-Area (2x) and KPC Co-Preps of the YearNational Honor Society memberNamed Rising Stars of Indiana Class of 2023 CLAIRE JACKSON Hometown/High School: Kenosha, Wis. / Christian LifePosition: MBHeight: 6-4Reason for choosing Grace: I could tell immediately that the genuine, faith-based community at Grace would feel like home. I'm looking forward to classes and extra curriculars in a God-honoring setting.Accolades: An All-Conference performer from Christian Life (Wis.)Was named First Team All-Conference as a senior and Second Team All-Conference as a juniorLed the conference as a senior in hitting percentageLed the conference as a senior in solo blocksDistinguished Christian High School Student Award for Athletics (2020, 2021, 2022)President's Gold Award for Educational ExcellenceMember of the National Honor Society