Signings

So besides the official release (which will come out soon), we're going to recap our early signing class right here.  We've got three signed already, with one more soon to come.  We'll announce her after she signs, but today is all about Jill, Tammy, and Kaitlin.

Jill Griffin is a 5'9" outside hitter from Centerville, TX.  She was a 4 year starter for Centerville High School, during which time her teams went 52-0 in district play and made one state tournament appearance!  This past season her team went 40-3 and lost in the regional semi-finals.  She's also a two time TGCA all-state selection and has won numerous other all-district and tournament MVP awards.

I'm very excited to have her on the team.  Jill will be competing for an outside hitter position and maybe even a defensive specialist position as well.  She knows how to win and will help our team take the next step in our quest to win our conference.

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Tammy Leranth is a 6'1" RSH from Lewisville, TX.  At 5A Lewisville High School, playing in what I think was the toughest district in the state (8-5A) she led her team in kills and was named first team all-district.  Additionally, she also led her team in kills as a junior and was named her teams best offensive player.

Tammy will be the first lefty we have had on campus in the past few seasons, so she will allow us to diversify our offense.  Her height and athleticism will also allow us to compete with the top teams in the state in that area.  I've enjoyed communicating with Tammy for the past few months and can't wait to see her play with this team.

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Finally, Kaitlin Poe is a 5'8" setter from Gatesville, TX. A three year starter, she was named best setter in her district this year as her team went 37-5 and lost in the regional semi-finals.  Kaitlin is also beginning her second year as the starting setter for the Waco Juniors 18's club team, playing against the best competition the state of Texas has to offer, so she will be ready to compete in the fall.

Kaitlin will bring a calming influence on our team.  She knows how to lead and her previous successes are an example of that.  She will definitely compete for the starting setter job, and her athleticism will give us a lot of versatility as well.
Overall I am very happy with this group.  All three of these know how to compete and win, and will not assume anything will be given to them.  They will work and make not only themselves better, but the people around them.

We're winding down our semester here at Hill.  Most of the team finished their finals exams today so there won't be much more news from here for the next few weeks.  Look for one more commitment and then we'll take a break for the holiday season.