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Page 1: 2011-12 Owens Express Women's Volleyball Media Guide

A WINNING TRADITION

VOLLEYBALL 2011

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WELCOME

THE MICHAEL W. RICKARD LEGACY

CONTENTSThe Michael W. Rickard Legacy 2Owens Facts 3Volleyball Roster 4 2011 Schedule 5 Coaching Staff 6 Returning Players 7-9 First-Year Players 10-12 2010 Season in Review 13 Records 14-16OCCAC/NJCAA Memberships 16Express Excellence 17Express Athletics Online 18

ATHLETICS OFFICE

Phone (567) 661-7973 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7973

Ann LaVoy Secretary

Angie Wannemacher Athletic Trainer

Nick Huenefeld Athletic Event Attendant and Statistician

Michael W. Rickard lived and breathed Owens Express athletics for parts of four decades, starting as an Owens student in the late 1970s until the time of his unexpected death in December 2010.

The 1982 Owens alumnus worked for the College for 25 years, the last 10 as Athletic Director. The Express volleyball team is wearing a “MR” patch on its uniforms to honor his legacy this season.

He was the No. 1 fan of the Owens Express, and the College has continued his legacy by naming the main athletics hallway The Michael W. Rickard Student-Athlete Hall of Excellence. Located in the Student Health and Activities Center, it showcases the College’s 2 national championship teams, 2 national runners-up, 48 conference titles, 38 NJCAA athletic All-American and 69 NJCAA academic All-Americans.

The Athletic Dept. also has started the Michael W. Rickard Student-Athlete Award, which will be presented annually to one student-athlete who embodies excellence in community service, academics and athletics.

The Owens Community College Alumni Association has established The Michael W. Rickard Memorial Fund, at the Owens Community College Foundation, with an initial gift of $10,000 that will provide program funds for the Athletic Dept. as well as scholarships for students. To contribute to the Michael W. Rickard Memorial Fund, contact the Alumni Association at (567) 661-7876 or [email protected].

ATHLETICS MISSION

Advance student-athlete development through emphasis on academics, citizenship,

leadership, sportsmanship and community involvement.

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VOLLEYBALL OFFICE Phone (567) 661-7937 or

1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7937

Sonny Lewis Head Coach

Denny Caldwell Assistant Coach

Alison Mugler Assistant Coach

2011 PROGRAMThe 2011 Owens Community College Volleyball Program is a

production of the Office of Marketing and Communications

in conjunction with the Office of Athletics. Compiled by Nick

Huenefeld, Athletic Event Attendant and Statistician, and Andy

Woodard, Marketing Manager. Design by Megan Anderson.

Photography by Seth Foley. Information current as of

Aug. 16, 2011. On the cover are Express sophomores

Erin Schatzle, Ellie Comes and Brittany Egbert.

School Owens Community College

Location Toledo, Ohio 43699-1947

Founded 1965

Enrollment 18,965 (Spring Semester 2011)

Nickname Express

Colors Red & White

Affiliation NJCAA Division II

Conference Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC)

Home Facilities Student Health and Activities Center

President Larry McDougle, Ph.D.

Dean of Student Life Christopher Giordano

Phone (567) 661-7129 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7129

Director of Public and Media Relations Brad Meyer

Phone (567) 661-7421 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7421

One of the largest community colleges in Ohio, Owens Community College is a fully accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965.

With a commitment to providing small classes and personal attention, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on campus locations in suburban Toledo and Findlay as well as two free-standing learning centers in downtown Toledo and Maumee.

Owens Community College offers baccalaureate transfer degrees in the Arts and Sciences and more than 130 two-year degree and certification programs in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Nursing, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies.

The athletic department is housed in the modern Student Health and Activities Center, which features a student union, food court, basketball arena and field house complete with workout facilities. Affectionately known as the SHAC, it is part of the six-building Galleria Complex that is adjacent to the baseball/softball and soccer field complex.

The SHAC also includes a performance gym with a stage, student intramural gym, three-lane running track, tennis courts, 10 locker rooms and numerous weight, fitness, aerobic and game rooms.

OWENS FACTS

WELCOME

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2011 ROSTER

1 Molly Hilfinger Fr S Anthony Wayne Whitehouse, Ohio 2 Erin Schatzle So S/OH Monroe Monroe, Mich. 3 Alyssa Meis Fr OH Eastwood Pemberville, Ohio4 Alyssa Pelish So DS Central Catholic Toledo, Ohio 5 Brandi Schimming Fr DS Genoa Martin, Ohio 6 Ellie Comes So DS Southview Toledo, Ohio 7 Whitney Hoodlebrink Fr OH Eastwood Pemberville, Ohio 8 Emily Crowell Fr MB/OH Parkway Rockford, Ohio 9 Bethany Critchley Fr MB Toledo Christian Toledo, Ohio 10 Julia Haupricht So OH/MB Central Catholic Toledo, Ohio 13 Allison Seifker So OH Monroeville Norwalk, Ohio14 Brittany Egbert So MB Hopewell-Loudon Fostoria, Ohio

Head Coach – Sonny LewisAssistant Coaches – Denny Caldwell, Alison Mugler

# NAME YEAR POS. HIGH SCHOOL HOMETOWN

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REGULAR SEASON

DAY(S) DATE(S) TIME(S) OPPONENT(S) LOCATION

n Friday Aug. 26 11 a.m. Columbus Invitational Columbus, Ohio

n Saturday Aug. 27 9 a.m. Columbus Invitational Columbus, Ohio

Tuesday Aug. 30 5 p.m. Oakland Quad – Columbus State Waterford, Mich.

CC v. Muskegon CC

n Friday Sept. 2 1 p.m. Owens Invitational Home

n Saturday Sept. 3 10 a.m. Owens Invitational Home

n Sunday Sept. 4 10 a.m. Owens Invitational Home

u Wednesday Sept. 7 6 p.m. Lorain CC Lorain, Ohio

u Friday Sept. 9 6 p.m. Edison State CC Home

u Saturday Sept. 10 6 p.m. Sinclair CC Dayton, Ohio

u Wednesday Sept. 14 6 p.m. Cuyahoga CC Highland Village, Ohio

u Friday Sept. 16 6 p.m. Columbus State CC Home

Saturday Sept. 17 12 p.m. Owens Quad with Columbus CC Home

u Wednesday Sept. 21 5 p.m. Lakeland CC Home

n Friday Sept. 23 TBA Parkland Invitational Champaign, Ill.

n Saturday Sept. 24 TBA Parkland Invitational Champaign, Ill.

u Wednesday Sept. 28 6 p.m. Lorain CC Home

n Saturday Oct. 1 TBA Grand Rapids Invitational Grand Rapids, Mich.

n Sunday Oct. 2 TBA Grand Rapids Invitational Grand Rapids, Mich.

u Wednesday Oct. 5 6 p.m. Cuyahoga CC Home

u Wednesday Oct. 12 6 p.m. Edison CC Piqua, Ohio

n Thursday Oct. 13 TBA Wisconsin Dells Invitational Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

n Friday Oct. 14 TBA Wisconsin Dells Invitational Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

n Saturday Oct. 15 TBA Wisconsin Dells Invitational Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

u Wednesday Oct. 19 5 p.m. Lakeland CC Kirtland, Ohio

Saturday Oct. 22 11 a.m. Macomb College & Jackson CC Home

u Wednesday Oct. 26 6 p.m. Sinclair CC Home

u Friday Oct. 28 6 p.m. Columbus State CC Columbus, Ohio

Fri.-Sun. Nov. 4-6 TBA District Tournament Grand Rapids, Mich.

Thurs.-Sat. Nov. 17-19 TBA NJCAA National Championship Home

nTournament uOCCAC Appreciation Day

POSTSEASON

2011 SCHEDULE

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Alison Mugler begins her third season as an Assistant Coach with the Express women’s volleyball program. In 2009, she earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from Murray State University. While at Murray State, Mugler was a member of the volleyball team and earned Ohio Valley Conference All-Newcomer Team and All-Tournament Team honors. The St. Ursula Academy graduate was a First Team All-City League, All-District and All-Ohio selection in volleyball and helped her team to a high school state championship in 2004. The Maumee resident also is a member of the Toledo Volleyball Club.

Sonny Lewis begins his 11th season as Head Coach of the Express women’s volleyball team. During his first 10 seasons, his teams won nine OCCAC championships and Lewis was named OCCAC Coach of the Year four times. His teams have made two trips to the national tournament, including the 2010 team.

Prior to assuming the head coaching duties at Owens, he served as the Head Coach at Springfield High School. In 22 seasons, he won 373 matches and seven Northern Lakes League, 15 sectional, six district and two regional championships. Two of his Blue Devil teams played in the state semifinals. Lewis has won numerous Coach of the Year honors, including seven in the NLL and six in District 7. He twice was named Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association Coach of the Year and was tabbed once as Ohio Coach of the Year by the National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Association.

Lewis is a member of the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame and Springfield Hall of Fame. Residing in Toledo, he earned his bachelor’s degree in comprehensive social studies from Defiance College in 1970.

ALISON MUGLER ASSISTANT COACH

SONNY LEWIS HEAD COACH

COACHING STAFF

Denny Caldwell begins his fourth season as an Express Assistant Coach. His coaching experience includes previously serving as the boy’s Head Volleyball Coach at Springfield High School from 1990-93. In addition, Caldwell served as men’s Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Toledo from 1990-91 and at Bowling Green State University from 1974-75. The Columbus North High School graduate also was the women’s Head Volleyball Coach at Eastern Michigan University in 1976.

Caldwell earned his bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from the Ohio State University. While at Ohio State, he was a member of the school’s volleyball program where he earned the team’s Most Improved Player Award and Ohio Valley Regional All Star honors. In addition, Caldwell’s volleyball experience includes previously serving as team captain for the USA Senior National Volleyball Team. In 2008, he received a bronze medal in the USAV National Championships Men’s 55 and was a member of the Continental Cup Champions (USA vs. Canada) in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Caldwell also received a master’s degree in health and physical education from Bowling Green State University. He currently works as a Volunteer Coordinator at Mercy Memorial Hospital System and resides in Monroe, Mich.

DENNY CALDWELL ASSISTANT COACH

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RETURNING PLAYERS

Hometown: Monroe, Mich.

High School: Monroe High School

Major: Early Childhood Education

Overview: Schatzle is expected to be the team’s leader in setting this season while also being expected to hit the ball this year.

Owens Career: Schatzle earned First Team All-OCCAC and NJCAA Region XII All-Tournament Team honors last year while accumulating 929 assists, 317 digs, 293 points, 213 kills, 180 sets, 57 blocks and 46 aces. She lists her greatest personal sports thrill as going to the national tournament last season. Academically, Schatzle was named to the OCCAC Academic All-Conference team last year with a 3.39 grade point average.

Prior to Owens: Schatzle earned Honorable Mention All-Michigan, First Team All-Region, First Team All-Southeastern Conference, and All-Monroe Evening News honors during her career at Monroe. Additionally, she was a member of the varsity tennis team her junior and senior seasons.

Family: Erin is the daughter of Ron and Cindy Schatzle. Two sisters – Megan and Ashley – were members of the volleyball team at Michigan State University. Ashley was an ESPN Academic All-American as a Spartan.

#2 ERIN SCHATZLE SOPHOMORE SETTER/OUTSIDE HITTER

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

High School: Central Catholic High School

Major: Education Transfer

Overview: Pelish is expected to be a solid serve receiver and one of the team’s key defensive players this year.

Owens Career: Pelish was named the team’s most improved player last season while accumulating 272 digs, 149 sets, 26 points, 24 aces, five assists and two kills. Her greatest personal sports thrill was when the Express advanced to the NJCAA Div. II National Volleyball Tournament last season.

Prior to Owens: Pelish earned Second Team All-Toledo City League her senior year, while garnering Honorable Mention honors her junior year under head coach Melissa Belicher. Aside from volleyball, she participated in cheerleading and softball. Following her high school career, Pelish was named a recipient of the Academic Excellence Scholarship by Owens, due in part to her honors status academically at Central Catholic.

Family: Alyssa is the daughter of Arthur and Tammi Pelish.

#4 ALYSSA PELISH SOPHOMORE DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST

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RETURNING PLAYERS

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

High School: Southview High School

Major: Pre-Physical Therapy

Overview: Comes is an All-OCCAC libero who is expected to be a defensive leader on the court and one of the captains off the court, as well.

Owens Career: Comes was named to the First Team All-OCCAC, NJCAA All-Region XII, and NJCAA All-Region XII Tournament teams, while also being named the team’s Defensive MVP last year. She accumulated 942 digs, 166 sets, 56 points, 43 aces, 13 kills and 13 assists while also being an OCCAC Player of the Week recipient. Her dig total is the second highest in a single season for the volleyball program, and she currently has fifth most in a career.

Prior to Owens: Comes garnered First Team All-Northern Lakes League honors her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons and was First Team All-District 7 her junior and senior years under head coach Jessica Weiss. At the BGSU camp, she earned the Hustle Award her freshman year, Best Passer Award her sophomore and senior years, and MVP her junior year. Comes was also an honor roll student her first three years at Southview. She lists winning the 16 and under Mid East Qualifier during her last year of club volleyball as her greatest personal sports thrill, along with the trip to nationals last season.

Family: Ellie is the daughter of Robert and Lynn Comes.

#6 ELLIE COMES SOPHOMORE DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

High School: Central Catholic High School

Major: History Concentration

Overview: Along with Egbert, Haupricht is expected to be a force in the middle for the Express this season. Head coach Sonny Lewis is looking for her to provide a big offensive spark for the team.

Owens Career: As a freshman, Haupricht accumulated 314.5 points, 251 kills, 124 sets, 97 blocks, 34 digs, 11 assists and nine aces.

Prior to Owens: Haupricht was named First Team All-Toledo City League, First Team All-Academic and MVP of the Irish Invitational as a senior under head coach Melissa Belcher. As a junior, she received Second Team All-Toledo City League and All-District honors. Additionally, she played on the Toledo Central Catholic team that won the Division II state championship her sophomore year, which Haupricht lists as her greatest personal sports thrill. Outside of volleyball, Haupricht played CYO basketball.

Family: Julia is the daughter of Matt and Kathy Haupricht.

#10 JULIA HAUPRICHT SOPHOMORE OUTSIDE HITTER/MIDDLE BLOCKER

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RETURNING PLAYERS

Hometown: Norwalk, Ohio

High School: Monroeville High School

Major: Pre-Dental Hygiene

Overview: Seifker, an All-OCCAC performer last season, is expected to be one of the big right side hitters for the Express this year, as well as a sophomore leader.

Owens Career: Seifker’s greatest personal sports thrill is last year’s Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) championship for the Express, which she was a big part of. As a freshman, Seifker earned First Team All-OCCAC honors while garnering 281.5 points, 237 kills, 133 sets, 71 blocks, 51 digs, 29 assists and three aces.

Prior to Owens: Seifker was First Team All-Firelands Conference her junior and senior year, while also garnering First Team All-District 6 honors each of those years. During her first two years, she received Honorable Mention All-Firelands Conference honors. Aside from volleyball, Seifker played basketball, softball and track. She earned the Hustle Award in softball and was named Best Offensive Player in basketball. Outside of athletics, she was an honor roll student.

Family: Allison is the daughter of Dennis and Cheryl Seifker.

#13 ALLISON SEIFKER SOPHOMORE OUTSIDE HITTER

Hometown: Fostoria, Ohio

High School: Hopewell-Loudon High School

Major: Pre-Physical Therapy

Overview: Egbert, a reigning Athletic All-American and co-captain, is expected to be the team’s offensive leader and have the chance to play all around the court this season.

Owens Career: Egbert had a dominating freshman year as she was named First Team All-OCCAC, OCCAC Player of the Year, NJCAA All-Region XII, NJCAA Region XII All-Tournament, NJCAA All-Region XII Tournament MVP, and NJCAA Div. II Second Team All-American. She was named the team’s MVP and Offensive MVP while accumulating 695.5 points, 520 kills, 281 digs, 175 sets, 161 blocks, 81 aces and 27 assists. Her kill total is the third most in a single season.

Prior to Owens: Egbert helped lead Hopewell-Loudon to the state final four her senior year under head coach Erin Dircksen, which she lists as her greatest personal sports thrill. While at Hopewell-Loudon, she earned First Team All-MAL, First Team All-District, First Team All-Ohio, and MAL Player of the Year honors her senior year, First Team All-MAL, First Team All-District, and MAL Co-Player of the Year honors her junior year, First Team All-MAL, First Team All-District, and Honorable Mention All-Ohio her sophomore year, and Second Team All-MAL her freshman year. As a basketball player, Egbert was a First Team All-MAL and Second Team All-District selection.

Family: Brittany is the daughter of Mike and Sue Egbert.

#14 BRITTANY EGBERT SOPHOMORE MIDDLE BLOCKER

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FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS

Hometown: Whitehouse, OhioHigh School: Anthony Wayne High SchoolMajor: Pre-Nursing ConcentrationOverview: Hilfinger will be one of the team’s two setters along with Schatzle. Head coach Sonny Lewis

expects her to fill that role and share with Schatzle on making the decision of who hits the ball.

Prior to Owens: Hilfinger was named First Team All-NLL and team MVP, while also being named to the District 7 All Star team her senior year, Second Team All-NLL and team MVP her junior year, and Honorable Mention All-NLL and the team’s Most Improved her sophomore year under head coach Bill Hennenman. Additionally, she set the school record for most assists in a season and career during her senior season. Hilfinger was also a member of the basketball program. Academically, she was an honor roll student all four years at Anthony Wayne and earned an Honors Diploma.

Family: Molly is the daughter of Neil and Michelle Hilfinger.

#1 MOLLY HILFINGER FRESHMAN SETTER

Hometown: Curtice, OhioHigh School: Genoa High SchoolMajor: Exercise ScienceOverview: Meis will be fighting for one of the team’s outside hitting positions this year after an All-SLL career at Genoa.Prior to Owens: Meis was a member of the basketball and volleyball teams at Genoa. As a member of the

volleyball team under head coach Amanda Cichocki, she earned First Team All-SLL honors her junior and senior years, while earning Second Team All-SLL honors her sophomore year. She also broke the school’s single season kills record her senior year. As a member of the basketball team, she earned First Team Alan Miller Jewelers All-Press, Second Team All-District 7, Honorable Mention All-Ohio and Second Team All-SLL honors her senior year, and Second Team All-SLL and Second Team All-District 7 honors her junior year. Academically, she earned High Honor Roll recognition her junior and senior years. Her greatest personal sports thrill are the volleyball games against Eastwood her senior year.

Family: Alyssa is the daughter of Dan and Sue Meis.

#3 ALYSSA MEIS FRESHMAN OUTSIDE HITTER

Hometown: Martin, OhioHigh School: Genoa High SchoolMajor: Pre-Physical TherapyOverview: Schimming will be expected to provide stability defensively after an All-District career at Genoa.Prior to Owens: Schimming was a three-sport athlete at Genoa as she also played basketball and softball.

As a member of the volleyball team under head coach Amanda Cichocki, she earned First Team All-SLL and First Team All-District her senior year and Honorable Mention All-SLL her junior year. As a member of the basketball team, she earned Honorable Mention All-SLL and Honorable Mention All-District her senior year. Academically, Schimming was an honor roll student. Her greatest personal sports thrill was beating Eastwood in volleyball her senior year and splitting the SLL championship with them.

Family: Brandi is the daughter of Kevin and Charlotte Schimming.

#5 BRANDI SCHIMMING FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST

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FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS

Hometown: Rockford, OhioHigh School: Parkway High SchoolMajor: Early Childhood EducationOverview: Crowell is expected to be a big hitter on the right side for the Express this season after an

excellent career at Parkway.Prior to Owens: Crowell comes to Owens as a decorated two-sport (softball) athlete at Parkway HS. As a

member of the volleyball team under head coach Jeff Marbaugh, she earned First Team All-MAC, District 8 Player of the Year, and First Team All-Ohio honors. Team honors included being the ace leader, dig leader and serve reception percentage leader. As a junior, she was First Team All-MAC and was named to the District 8 All Star Team. Team honors included being the kill leader and having the best serve reception percentage. As a sophomore, she was named Second Team All-MAC and Honorable Mention All-Ohio. As a member of the softball team, she was named First Team All-MAC, First Team All-District, MAC Player of the Year, and Second Team All-Ohio her senior year, First Team All-MAC, First Team All-District, team MVP, and Honorable Mention All-Ohio her junior year, First Team All-MAC, Second Team All-District and team MVP her sophomore year, and First Team All-MAC and team MVP her freshman year. As a sophomore and senior, she won the team’s best offense award. Additionally, she won four year varsity awards in both sports. Her greatest personal sports thrill was making it to the state final four in volleyball her senior year. Academically, she was an honor roll student.

Family: Emily is the daughter of Steve and Lisa Crowell.

#8 EMILY CROWELL FRESHMAN MIDDLE BLOCKER/OUTSIDE HITTER

Hometown: Pemberville, OhioHigh School: Eastwood High SchoolMajor: Early Childhood EducationOverview: Hoodlebrink is expected to be one of the team’s big outside hitters after a great career at

Eastwood.Prior to Owens: Hoodlebrink earned First Team All-Suburban Lakes League, First Team All-District 7, and team

MVP honors her junior and senior seasons. As a junior, she was named District 7 Player of the Year. In track, she qualified for the long jump in the state tournament her final two seasons, and she was named Second Team All-SLL in long jump, high jump and 300m hurdles her senior year. Additionally, she took home Honorable Mention All-SLL in the 4x400m relay and won the Outstanding Field team award during her senior year.

Family: Whitney is the daughter of Kevin and Wendy Hoodlebrink.

#7 WHITNEY HOODLEBRINK FRESHMAN OUTSIDE HITTER

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FIRST-YEAR PLAYERS

Hometown: Toledo, OhioHigh School: Toledo Christian High SchoolMajor: Pre-Physical TherapyOverview: Critchley is expected to see a lot of playing time in the middle this year. The freshman, who

was an All-District player at Toledo Christian, will also be expected to provide plenty of offense and blocking.

Prior to Owens: Critchley was a First Team All-TAAC selection every season as a four-year member of the Toledo Christian volleyball team under head coach Dave Coneley. As a junior and senior, she was named First Team All-District and team MVP. She set the school record for most career hits. Critchley was also a member of the basketball and track teams. As a member of the basketball team, she earned First Team All-TAAC and Special Mention All-District honors her senior year, and Honorable Mention All-District honors her junior year. As a member of the track team, she won TAAC shot put and discus titles as a senior. Her greatest personal sports thrill was leading Toledo Christian to the state final four in volleyball her senior year, which included a 29-kill performance in the district championship. Academically, she earned Honor Roll recognition her sophomore through senior seasons.

Family: Bethany is the daughter of Delmer and Debra Critchley.

#9 BETHANY CRITCHLEY FRESHMAN MIDDLE BLOCKER

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Ellie Comes, a freshman defensive specialist, also had an outstanding year. She was named to the Region XII All-Tournament team, Region XII First Team, and OCCAC First Team. Comes was also named the team’s defensive MVP.

Freshman setter/outside hitter Erin Schatzle and freshman outside hitter Allison Seifker earned OCCAC First Team honors. Schatzle also earned Region XII All-Tourney honors.

Rounding out the year’s individual honors were sophomore outside hitter Ashley Horak (OCCAC honorable mention); freshman defensive setter Alyssa Pelish (Team’s Most Improved Player); and sophomore outside hitter/defensive setter Jessica Knueve (Team’s Coaches Award).

2010 SEASON IN REVIEW

The Express capped an outstanding 2010 season with an 11th place finish at the NJCAA Division II National Championships. They started the season 15-7 before reeling off 22 consecutive match wins to finish the regular season. Their 11-1 mark in Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) play earned them an 11th conference title in the past 13 seasons.

The Express finished the season 42-9 overall (11-1 OCCAC). It was the program’s seventh appearance at the national tournament and the second time in Division II.

Freshman middle blocker Brittany Egbert earned many honors, including NJCAA Division II Second Team All-American, Region XII All-Tournament MVP, Region XII First Team, OCCAC First Team and OCCAC Player of the Year. She was also named team MVP.

W vs. McHenry County College 25-15, 25-18, 25-22W vs. Parkland College 25-18, 25-22, 22-25, 25-19W vs. Lorain County CC 25-14, 25-10, 25-20W vs. Lake Michigan College 25-10, 25-15, 25-17W vs. McHenry County College 25-14, 25-19, 25-14W vs. Schoolcraft College 22-25, 25-22, 17-25, 25-16, 15-6W vs. Vincennes University 25-17, 25-22, 25-20W vs. Kalamazoo Valley CC 26-24, 25-13, 25-14W vs. Cuyahoga CC 25-14, 25-6, 25-17W vs. Jackson CC 25-18, 25-14, 25-19W vs. Edison State CC 25-18, 25-14, 25-22W vs. Moraine Valley CC 18-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-21W vs. Black Hawk College 25-16, 25-12, 25-22W vs. South Suburban CC 25-10, 25-19, 25-16W vs. Lake County CC 25-12, 25-22, 25-17W vs. Ridgewater CC 18-25, 25-21, 25-18, 18-25, 15-10W vs. Marshalltown CC 25-8, 25-19, 25-16W vs. Kirkwood CC 25-23, 25-22, 25-17W vs. Lakeland CC 25-13, 18-25, 25-10, 25-13W vs. Sinclair CC 25-14, 32-30, 27-25W vs. Columbus State CC 25-22, 25-22, 22-25, 25-16W vs. Cuyahoga CC 25-11, 25-5, 25-8

REGULAR SEASONW vs. Kellogg CC 25-14, 25-18, 25-20W vs. Jackson CC 25-20, 25-18, 25-14W vs. Kalamazoo Valley CC 25-23, 25-18, 25-14L vs. Grand Rapids CC 25-11, 21-25, 25-13, 25-22L vs. Oakland CC 25-22, 25-19, 25-23W vs. Muskegon CC 25-8, 20-25, 25-18, 22-25, 15-9W vs. St Clair County CC 25-12, 25-21, 25-23W vs. Kellogg CC 25-17, 25-21, 25-23W vs. Schoolcraft College 25-18, 25-18, 25-13W vs. Lansing CC 25-21, 21-25, 25-14, 25-10W vs. Jackson CC 25-17, 18-25, 25-13, 25-16W vs. Vincennes University 27-25, 25-20, 25-22L vs. Kishwaukee CC 26-24, 25-13, 21-25, 23-25, 15-13W vs. Lorain CC 25-16, 25-10, 25-14L vs. Edison State CC 25-21, 26-28, 26-24, 18-25, 15-12W vs. Sinclair CC 25-9, 25-17, 25-13W vs. Columbus State CC 25-21, 25-22, 25-18W vs. Lakeland CC 25-10, 25-10, 25-14L vs. Illinois Central CC 25-23, 29-27, 28-26W vs. Des Moines Area CC 25-15, 25-14, 30-28L vs. John A. Logan College 25-16, 16-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-12L vs. Kirkwood CC 25-23, 15-25, 25-22, 25-22

EXPRESS COMPLETE 42-9 SEASON WITH TRIP TO NATIONALS, OCCAC TITLE

POSTSEASONW vs. Mott CC 25-19, 25-11, 25-14W vs. St. Clair County CC 21-25, 25-18, 25-23, 25-21W vs. Oakland CC 27-25, 23-25, 25-12, 25-22W vs. Oakland CC 23-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-17

L vs. Illinois Central College 23-25, 25-21, 25-18, 18-25, 15-11W vs. Hagerstown CC 25-14, 26-24, 23-25, 25-23L to North Platte CC 25-22, 19-25, 25-14, 23-25, 15-10

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RECORDS

TEAM RECORDSMost Wins 46 2000, 2002Best Winning Percentage .868 2000 Most Consecutive Wins 27 2000Most Kills 2,131 2010Most Blocks 648 2007Most Digs 3,316 2000Most Aces 438 2000Most Assists 1,838 2010Hitting Efficiency .285 2006

MILESTONE WINS100th win vs Hesston College (Ka.) 11/13/1998200th win vs Clark State CC 9/29/2001300th win vs Genessee CC (N.Y.) 11/14/2003400th win vs Kalamazoo Valley CC (Mich.) 9/1/2007500th win vs Schoolcraft College (Mich.) 11/6/2009

INDIVIDUAL RECORDSGAMES (SETS) PLAYED In a season 177 Maureen Kurtz 2009 In a career 325 Kristen Gyori 2007-08

KILLSIn a match 35 Stephanie Champine 10/3/06 vs. Mott CCIn a season 595 Stephanie Champine 2006In a career 1,129 Stephanie Champine 2006-07

HITTING EFFICIENCYIn a match .909 (minimum of 10 attacks) Sandra Peer 9/21/02 vs. Clark State CCIn a season .360 (minimum of 200 attacks) Stephanie Champine 2006 In a career .330 (minimum of 400 attacks) Stephanie Champine 2006-07

ASSISTS In a match 61 Mackenzie Lehman 10/8/97 vs. Lakeland CCIn a season 1,477 Ceara Barr 2004 In a career 2,137 Ceara Barr 2004-2005

ACES In a match 16 Missy Mohrbach 10/26/02 vs. Cuyahoga CCIn a season 161 Missy Mohrbach 2002In a career 184 Risa Smith 2003-04

BLOCKSIn a match 17 Angie Tolland 11/7/03 vs. St. Clair County CCIn a season 283 Angie Tolland 2003In a career 400 Jaime Banners 1999-2000 400 Sandra Peer 2000-01

DIGS In a match 52 Ashley Hill 11/6/04 vs. St. Clair County CCIn a season 1,006 Ashley Hill 2004In a career 1,738 Ashley Hill 2003-04

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SERVING EFFICIENCYIn a season 98.5% (minimum of 200 attempts) Kristen Gyori 2008 (598/607)In a career 96.8% (minimum of 400 attempts) Katy Grodi 1999-2000 (486/502)

ALL-TIME LEADERSKILLSSingle Season Career 595 Stephanie Champine 2006 1,129 Stephanie Champine 2006-07534 Stephanie Champine 2007 861 Dala Greear 2002-03520 Brittany Egbert 2010 838 Chelsea Stover 2007-08

BLOCKSSingle Season Career 283 Angie Tolland 2003 400 Sandra Peer 2001-02226 Danielle Rego 2003 400 Jaime Banners 1999-2000222 Sandra Peer 2001 399 Danielle Rego 2003-04

DIGSSingle Season Career 1,006 Ashley Hill 2004 1,738 Ashley Hill 2003-04942 Ellie Comes 2010 1,047 Dana Juhnke 2001-02660 Amanda Drew 2009 977 Erin Hiser 1998-99

ASSISTSSingle Season Career1,477 Ceara Barr 2004 2,137 Ceara Barr 2004-051,329 Mackenzie Lehman 1997 2,096 Mackenzie Lehman 1997-981,276 Leigha Poulson 2009 1,801 Kristen Gyori 2007-08

ACESSingle Season Career161 Missy Mohrbach 2002 184 Risa Smith 2003-04109 Chelsea Stover 2007 173 Chelsea Stover 2007-08108 Lori Maloch 1999 169 Mackenzie Lehman 1997-98

ALL-TIME COACHING RECORDSCoach Years Overall Win% OCCAC Win%

Adrienne Delph 1994 19-12 .613 8-4 .667Pam Bechtel 1995 6-21 .222 3-9 .250Fred Aubuchon 1996-2000 152-76 .667 55-16 .774Sonny Lewis 2001-present 366-129 .739 118-8 .937Overall 1994-2010 543-238 .695 184-37 .833

RECORDS

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SEASON RESULTS

Year Overall OCCAC OCCAC OCCAC Record Record Regular Season Tournament

1994 19-12 8-4 2 3 1995 6-21 3-9 5 51996 15-21 4-8 5 41997 28-20 11-3 2 31998 33-12 12-2 1 (T) 11999 30-16 13-3 2 32000 46-7 15-0 1 12001 38-12 12-0 1 12002 46-11 12-0 1 12003 40-9 12-0 1 12004 35-13 12-0 1 12005 25-17 8-2 1 (T) N/A2006 33-10 9-1 1 N/A2007 36-13 11-1 1 N/A2008 39-15 10-0 1 N/A2009 32-20 9-3 2 N/A2010 42-9 11-1 1 N/A

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT1996 – Qualifier1997 – Qualifier1998 – Third Place1999 – Third Place2000 – Third Place2003 – Fifth Place2010 – 11th Place

RECORDS

MEMBERSHIPSNJCAAOwens Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region XII. There are 31 member schools in Great Lakes Region XII. Visit the NJCAA online at www.njcaa.org

OCCACOwens Community College has been a member of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) since 1987. The other members of the OCCAC are Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Columbus State Community College, Cuyahoga Community College, Edison State Community College, Lakeland Community College, Lorain County Community College and Sinclair Community College. Visit the OCCAC online at www.occac.org

MEMBERSHIPS

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EXPRESS EXCELLENCE

All-Americans – First TeamLori Wolf ’97

Abby Thompson ’98

Erin Hiser ’99

Jaime Banners ’00

Ashley Hill ’04

All-Americans – Second TeamAmy Cook ’96

Jaime Walton ’98

Lori Maloch ’99

Cindy Missler ’01

Sandra Peer ’02

Ceara Barr ’05

Stephanie Champine ’07

Brittany Egbert ‘10

All-Americans – Honorable MentionStephanie Champine ’06

Brittney Bradner ’08

All-Americans – AcademicKari Kilmer ‘94

Jodi Schramm ’95

Lisa Jackson ’96

Tammy Murphy ‘97

Cindy Missler ’01

Jodi Young ‘02

Ashley Brough ‘02

Laura Gerkensmeyer ‘06

Sarah Gerkensmeyer ‘06

Mallory Imbery ‘08

Jessica Knueve ‘10

Alyssa LaVoy ‘10

Amanda Schuster ‘10

All-American Owens Express Alum Stephanie Champine pictured with Head Coach Sonny Lewis

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Follow the Owens Express all season long at www.owens.edu/athletics, and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com and a friend at www.youtube.com by searching for Owens Express Athletics.

On YouTube, watch video recaps of select games.

OWENS EXPRESS ATHLETICS – ONLINE

Go to the new and improved www.owens.edu/athletics website for game stories, game results, statistics, photos and historical information about your favorite Express teams.

On Facebook, receive Express scores in your News Feed immediately following the game.

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