Grace College Athletics

2024 JUNIOR - Played in all 36 matches during another championship season for the Lancers … amassed 35 aces, tops on the team … tallied a career-best 115 digs … averaged 0.87 digs per set … tallied a season-high eight digs in the NCCAA national championship match victory against Jessup … had five digs and an ace in the NAIA Opening Round versus Missouri Baptist … produced three aces and five digs in Grace’s upset win over No. 6 Midland … had seven digs and a pair of aces against West Virginia Tech … had three aces against both Taylor and Lindsey Wilson.

2023 SOPHOMORE - Participated in 33 matches during a memorable season for Grace … was a dynamic server, leading the team with 42 aces … averaged 0.4 aces per set … added 84 digs with 0.8 per set … began the year with three aces and four digs against Rochester … served up five aces versus IU South Bend … produced a season-high eight digs against UNOH … tallied four aces versus Huntington … notched three aces and four digs in the NCCAA national championship match victory over Mid-America Christian … had three aces and four digs against St. Francis (Ill.) … dug up seven balls against Viterbo.

2022 FRESHMAN - One of four players to appear in all 33 matches for Grace… led the team with 46 service aces… also added a kill and 12 assists… recorded a service ace in all but 10 games… had a season high 5 service aces against… #RV Bethel… had a kill against Saint Xavier… had 2 assists and trio of service aces against Judson.

PREP - Accomplished defensive specialist from Tri-City Christian (Calif.) … career record holder at Tri-City Christian for most digs … single-season record holder at Tri-City Christian for most digs … led California Division 3 in digs … ranked No. 16 in the state for most digs … MVP and Hustle Award … All-Tournament Team … CIF San Diego Runner-Up … 2021 Christian Athlete of the Year … also played midfield on the school's soccer team, helping the squad win the Ocean League

COACH COMMENTS: “Emma has a great serve and is a solid, aggressive defender. She will be a perfect fit for our program and our campus.”

QUOTES: “I chose Grace College because of the Christian environment filled with genuine and intentional people, coaches and professors. My goal is to become a leader on and off the court and to constantly push myself and my teammates every practice and game.”


GET TO KNOW EMMA

Major: Marketing
Dream job: A stay-at-home mom with a dog.
Favorite movie: The Notebook
Favorite band/musical artist: Morgan Wallen
Something interesting about me: I’ve cracked my head three times in the same spot.
Favorite show: The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Life verse: Luke 6:38
Best thing about Grace Volleyball: The funny girls on the team, and the coaches that care about us.
If I didn’t play my sport, I’d play… Soccer
Why I chose Grace: I chose Grace because of the warm, welcoming environment that I connected with instantly. I also loved the coaches and their relationships with their players.
My hidden talent:  I can break dance.