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!

Hometown/High School: Montgomery, Ind. / Barr-Reeve High School
Previous School: University of Southern Indiana
Position: OH
Height: 5-8
Reason 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 sophomore
Averaged 1.03 digs per set in 2022 with 13 aces and 21 assists
Had back-to-back matches with double-digit digs against Tennessee Tech (16 digs, 11 digs)
2x state champion performer at Barr-Reeve
Enjoyed a sensational senior campaign with 540 kills and 308 digs, leading the Vikings to the 2A state championship
Four-time AVCA All-Region winner
Ended career with 1,671 kills, 1,027 digs
Washington Herald Area Player of the Year in 2020
Academic All-State
Hometown/High School: Georgetown, Ind. / Floyd Central
Position: MB
Height: 6-2
Reason 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 IHSVCA
Led Floyd Central in blocks as a senior with 57, adding 154 kills on a .315 percentage
Was named the team's Most Improved in 2021
Also played basketball for four seasons, being named Team MVP as a senior
Played club volleyball for KIVA
Hometown/High School: Angola, Ind. / Angola
Position: DS
Height: 5-9
Reason 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 Angola
Named to the KPC All-Area Team
IHSTVCA Academic All-State
Named team captain
Amassed 507 kills, 495 digs and 88 aces in her three-year volleyball career
Helped the Hornets win the 3A sectional crown in 2021
Also was an accomplished tennis player
Went 46-2 overall in tennis, winning NECC All-Conference, All-District, KPC All-Area (2x) and KPC Co-Preps of the Year
National Honor Society member
Named Rising Stars of Indiana Class of 2023
Hometown/High School: Kenosha, Wis. / Christian Life
Position: MB
Height: 6-4
Reason 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 junior
Led the conference as a senior in hitting percentage
Led the conference as a senior in solo blocks
Distinguished Christian High School Student Award for Athletics (2020, 2021, 2022)
President's Gold Award for Educational Excellence
Member of the National Honor Society

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!

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