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2017 San Jacinto College Volleyball Roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown / High School (Previous College)

1 Raven Oates OH/RS 5-9 Soph. Huntsville, Texas / Huntsville HS

2 Caitlin Pray S 5-7 Fresh. Friendswood, Texas / Friendswood HS

5 Bradyn Rice DS 5-4 Soph. Atascosita, Texas / Atascocita HS (Blinn College)

6 Addie Bryant DS/L 5-7 Soph. San Antonio, Texas / Johnson HS

7 Destiny Leon MB 6-4 Fresh. Arouca, Trinidad / Providence Girls Catholic School

8 Mir Tillman DS/L 5-7 Soph. Sugar Land, Texas / Fort Bend Stephen F. Austin HS

9 Moerani Maire S 5-9 Fresh. French Island of Tahiti / Lycée Arthur Rimbaud HS

11 Brenna Munsch MB/RS 6-0 Fresh. Columbus, Texas / Columbus HS

12 MarKayla Dickie RS/MB 6-2 Soph. Huntsville, Texas / Huntsville HS

13 Margarita Buvinic OH 5-10 Soph. Umag, Croatia / Srednja škola Mate Balote Poreč

14 Radka Břicháčková OH/MB 6-0 Fresh. Liberec, Czech Republic / Gymnazium a SOŠPg Jeronymova

15 Madison Rhoder MB 6-0 Soph. Houston, Texas / Fort Bend Stephen F. Austin HS

20 Elena Hadzhieva OH 5-11 Soph. Razlog, Bulgaria / Bratya Petar HS

22 Savannah Sheridan RS/OH 6-4 Soph. Chicago, Illinois / Prairie Ridge HS

24 Haley Nelson OH/DS 5-10 Fresh. Pearland, Texas / Pearland HS

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Player Bios

As a Freshman: Appeared in 18 matches … Recorded 37 kills, averaging 1.42 kills per set … Posted 3 block assists … 2016 Conference ChampionsPrior to San Jac: Named first team all-district in 2015 … Had 219 kills as a senior … posted 528 digs as a junior … Led Hornets to bi-district championships two years in a row (2013 and 2014) … Led Hornets to 2013 area championship … Two-time all-district academic team selectionIn my spare time, I enjoy: Laying outside and hanging with friendsCareer aspirations: To be a forensic/criminal psychologist Three words that describe me are: Clumsy, enjoyable, talkativeMy teammates would describe me as: Clumsy, witty and funnyThe one thing people don’t know about me, but should, is: I’m very clumsy.My hidden talent is: I can do a one- handed cartwheel.The most interesting place I’ve visited is (and why): Chicago; because I was able to visit a friendThe best advice I’ve ever been given is: “You find your most valuable friends in college.”

As a Freshman: Appeared in 35 matches … Posted 53 assists, 645 digs and averaged 5.61 digs per set … 1st team all-Region … Region XIV all-tournament … Libero of the Year… 2016 Conference ChampionsPrior to San Jac: Member of the National Honor Society … Graduated Magna Cum Laude … Helped the Jaguars become district champions in 2014 and area champs in 2015 … Had 478 digs as a senior … 2015 NEISD all-tournament team … 2015 first team all-district … Four time Junior Olympian with the San Antonio MagicIn my spare time, I enjoy: Going to the beach, listening to music, watching the Spurs win the 2018 NBA finals and hanging out with friendsCareer aspirations: Play overseas and travel the worldThree words that describe me are: Unique, respectful and caringMy teammates would describe me as: Crazy, compassionate and funnyThe one thing people don’t know about me, but should, is: I can surf.My hidden talent is: I can do a backflip.The most interesting place I’ve visited is (and why): New Orleans; I saw some very interesting people on Bourbon Street.The best advice I’ve ever been given is: “If your dreams don’t scare you they aren’t big enough.”

Prior to San Jac: Team MVP … Nominated for Jill Bergesen Work Ethic Award… Earned the Bleed Blue Spirit Award… Led the Mustangs to a third place state finish in 2012.In my spare time, I enjoy: Netflix and eatingCareer aspirations: To become a high school math teacherThree words that describe me are: Crazy, outgoing, hyperMy teammates would describe me as: WeirdThe one thing people don’t know about me, but should, is: I have five pet rats.My hidden talent is: Making bird callsThe most interesting place I’ve visited is (and why): St. MarteenThe best advice I’ve ever been given is: “It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down, it matters how many times you get back up again.”

01RAVEN

OATES5-9 | Soph. | OH/RSHuntsville, Texas | Huntsville HSClub: Houston Juniors

06ADDIE

BRYANT5-7 | Soph. | DS/LSan Antonio, Texas | Johnson HSClub: San Antonio Magic

02CAITLIN

PRAY5-7 | Fresh. | SFriendswood, Texas | Friendswood HSClub: GCVA

Prior to San Jac: Played for one year at Blinn College … Appeared in 8 matches, posted 66 digs and averaged 3.67 digs per setIn my spare time, I enjoy: Hanging out with friends and watching NetflixCareer aspirations: I want to become an outstanding Kindergarten TeacherThree words that describe me are: Energetic, loving, talkativeMy teammates would describe me as: Competitive and loudThe one thing people don’t know about me, but should, is: I love children and I am super passionate about touching others’ livesMy hidden talent is: SleepingThe most interesting place I’ve visited is (and why): Crested Butte, Colorado, because I hiked my first mountain thereThe best advice I’ve ever been given is: “Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you aren’t enough.”

05BRADYN

RICE5-4 | Soph. | DSAtascosita, Texas | Atascocita HSClub: Texas Advantage Volleyball


Player Bios

As a Freshman: Appeared in 35 matches … Posted 357 digs and averaged 3.10 digs per set … 2016 Conference ChampionsPrior to San Jac: Member of the National Society of High School Scholars … Received the Academic Excellence award as a junior and senior … Helped Bulldogs to the state tournament in 2015 … Academic all-district as a junior and senior … 2015 Honorable Mention … Most Inspiring Freshman and SophomoreIn my spare time, I enjoy: Playing volleyball and shoppingCareer aspirations: I would like to have my own learning center that teaches English, as well as other languages to kids and adults.Three words that describe me are: Creative, athletic and caringMy teammates would describe me as: A leader, disciplined and a go-getterThe one thing people don’t know about me, but should, is: I love Spanish music, culture and language.My hidden talent is: Singing and playing the fluteThe most interesting place I’ve visited is (and why): Spain because of its liveliness and uniquenessThe best advice I’ve ever been given is: “Take what you hear, divide it by two, and you’re half way to the truth.”

Prior to San Jac: State Semifinalists … Newcomer of the year … Academic all-district … Co-district Champions … Bi-District Champions … Area Champions … 2nd team all-district … Academic all-district … 181 kills … 220 blocks … Cardinal Scholar for 4 yearsIn my spare time, I enjoy: Playing with my pets, hanging out with my friends and sewingCareer aspirations: I want to be a teacher.Three words that describe me are: Sweet, caring, shyMy teammates would describe me as: A quiet leaderThe one thing people don’t know about me, but should, is: I’m quiet, but I have a good sense of humor.My hidden talent is: SewingThe most interesting place I’ve visited is (and why): Las Vegas because when walking the Vegas Strip at night you never know what kind of people you may see and what they might be wearingThe best advice I’ve ever been given is: “Never give up on your dream even if you hit a bad bump.”

Prior to San Jac: Led her team to the UNSS runner-up in France.In my spare time, I enjoy: Painting, and hanging out with my friends.Career aspirations: international businessThree words that describe me are: passionate, determined, positiveMy teammates would describe me as: The clownMy hidden talent is: Tahitian dancingThe most interesting place I’ve visited is (and why): MooreaThe best advice I’ve ever been given is: “Play like a star.”

08mir

tillman5-7 | Soph. | DS/LSugar Land, Texas | Fort Bend Stephen F. Austin HSClub: Houston Juniors

11brenna

munsch6-0 | Fresh. | MB/RSColumbus, Texas | Columbus HSClubs: Columbus Classics, Katy Volleyball Academy, Texas Twisters, Texas One, Texas Triumph

09moerani

maire5-9 | Fresh. | SFrench Island of Tahiti | Lycée Arthur Rimbaud HS

Prior to San Jac: Was a member of the Trinidad and Tobago National volleyball team.In my spare time, I enjoy: Studying, reading and watching moviesThree words that describe me are: Tall, beautiful, funnyMy teammates would describe me as: Tall and talkativeMy hidden talent is: SingingThe most interesting place I’ve visited is: Haiti to play volleyballThe best advice I’ve been given is: “Don’t give up, there is greatness in you.”

07Destiny

LEON6-4 | Fresh. | MBArouca, Trinidad | Providence Girls Catholic School


Player Bios

As a Freshman: Appeared in 26 matches … Posted 81 kills averaging 1.31 kills per set … Had 4 solo blocks and 38 block assists … Dean’s list … 2016 Conference ChampionsPrior to San Jac: 2013 2nd team all-district … Led district in blocks as a sophomore … Two time all academic 1st team … Two time all-district 1st team … Led the Lady Hornets to the 2013 state quarterfinals … Led the Lady Hornets to the 2014 area qualifier … Member of the National English Honor Society … Member of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honors Society … Student Council member … Spanish Honor Society member … National Technical Honor Society member … Graduated in the top 15 percent of her class.In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family and singingCareer aspirations: My career aspiration is to coach high school or collegiate volleyball.Three words that describe me are: Comical, loving, laid-backMy teammates would describe me as: Crazy and funnyThe one thing people don’t know about me, but should, is: I play the drums and piano.My hidden talent is: SingingThe most interesting place I’ve visited is (and why): Las Vegas, because the mountains were breath takingThe best advice I’ve ever been given is: “Always put God first.”

In my spare time, I enjoy: Going out with friends, watching movies, shopping, decorating my roomCareer aspirations: International businesswomanThree words that describe me are: Friendly, helpful, communicativeThe one thing people don’t know about me, but should, is: Ask me, and I will tell you.My hidden talent is: I can write down 64 numbers of pi.The most interesting place I’ve visited is (and why): Sri Lanka; the best connection of man and natureThe best advice I’ve ever been given is: “Words ‘I can’t’ don’t exist!”

As a Freshman: Appeared in 35 matches … Posted 272 kills averaging 2.32 kills per set … Had 50 solo blocks and 118 block assists … All-tournament at Lee College Tournament … 1st team all-Conference … 1st team all-Region … Region 14 Player of the Year … Regional all-tournament team … NJCAA 1st team all-American … AVCA 1st Team all-American … SJC Central Athlete of the Year … 2016 Conference ChampionsPrior to San Jac: 2015 TGCA All-State … 2015 6A State all-tournament … 2015 GHCVA All Star … 2015 TSWA All-State Second Team … 2015 GHVCA Post Season Team … 2015 First Team All-District … 2015 Clear Creek ISD all-tournament … 2015 Spring Branch ISD all-tournament team … 2014 All-District Honorable Mention … Had 308 kills and 65 solo blocks her senior year … Led bulldogs to state tournament in 2015 … Also played basketball and ran trackIn my spare time, I enjoy: Singing, dancing and watching NetflixCareer aspirations: Playing overseas or sports announcer on ESPNThree words that describe me are: Outgoing, encouraging, energeticMy teammates would describe me as: Goofy, loving, competitive The one thing people don’t know about me, but should, is: I have an addiction to sneakers.My hidden talent is: Synchronized divingThe most interesting place I’ve visited is (and why): Las Vegas, because the city never turned downThe best advice I’ve ever been given is: “Don’t get lost in the sauce because you don’t know the cost.”

12markayla

dickie6-2 | Soph. | RS/MBHuntsville, Texas | Huntsville HSClub: Renegades Volleyball Club

15Madison

Rhoder6-0 | Soph. | MBHouston, Texas | Fort Bend Stephen F. Austin HSClub: Houston Juniors

14radka

brichackova6-0 | Fresh. | OH/MBLiberec, Czech Republic | Gymnazium a SOŠPg JeronymovaClub: VSK Slavie to Liberec

As a Freshman: Appeared in 29 matches … Posted 199 kills averaging 2.49 kills per set … Had 7 assists and 272 digs averaging 3.40 digs per set … Had 7 solo blocks and 38 block assists … Earned Exemplary Academic Achievement … 2016 Conference ChampionsPrior to San Jac: Led high school to four straight national championships … helped high school place 17th in the world championships … team captain her senior year … led club team to the national championship four times, placing first once, fifth twice and fourth once … Awarded MVP of the National ChampionshipsIn my spare time, I enjoy: Playing beach volleyball and spending time with my friends and dogCareer aspirations: I hope to finish college, travel the world, find a good job and play volleyball.The most interesting place I’ve visited is (and why): Portugal; I went for the world high school championships, and it was great.

13MARGARITA

BUVINIC5-10 | Soph. | OHUmag, Croatia | Srednja škola Mate Balote PorečClub: Odbojkaški Klub Meliã Hotels Umag


Player Bios

As a Freshman: Appeared in 35 matches … Posted 253 kills averaging 2.48 kills per set … Had 56 digs, 4 solo blocks and 59 block assists …1st team all-Region … 2016 Conference ChampionsIn my spare time, I enjoy: Going to the beach and playing sports other than volleyballCareer aspirations: I want to work with special needs kids on their permanent disabilities.Three words that describe me are: Funny/clueless, outgoing, team-playerMy teammates would describe me as: Funny and a great friendThe one thing people don’t know about me, but should, is: I am very competitive, and I hate losing.The most interesting place I’ve visited is: Hollywood, CaliforniaThe best advice I’ve ever been given is: “Never be afraid to mess up, because you will learn from your mistakes.”

Prior to San Jac: District ChampionsIn my spare time, I enjoy: Fishing, watching lacrosse, watching college baseballCareer aspirations: Marine biologistThree words that describe me are: Quiet, outgoing, activeMy teammates would describe me as: Loud, funnyThe one thing people don’t know about me, but should, is: That giraffes are my favorite animalThe most interesting place I’ve visited is (and why): Greece because it was beautifulThe best advice I’ve ever been given is: “Never let anyone dull your sparkle.”

22Savannah

Sheridan6-4 | Soph. | RS/OHChicago, Illinois | Prairie Ridge HSClub: Sky High Volleyball

24haley

nelson5-10 | Fresh. | OH/DSPearland, Texas | Pearland HSClub: Houston Stellar, Houston Juniors

As a Freshman: Appeared in 12 matches … Had 16 kills, 1 solo block and 5 block assists … Earned Superior Academic Achievement award … Dean’s list … 2016 Conference ChampionsPrior to San Jac: Led high school team to national championship two years in a row … led club team to one national championshipThree words that describe me are: Hard-working, consistent and creativeMy teammates would describe me as: A good friend and leaderMy hidden talent is: DrawingThe best advice I’ve ever been given is: “Never give up!”

20Elena

Hadzhieva5-11 | Soph. | OHRazlog, Bulgaria | Bratya Petar HSClub: Pirin Razlog

JYOTI RUFFINSTUDENT ASSISTANT COACHFirst Season

Jyoti returns to her alma mater this season as a student assistant coach. She spent two years on the San Jacinto College volleyball team in 2009 and 2010. As a sophomore, she led San Jac to the national runner-up. Following her time at as a player at San Jac, Ruffin became a certified personal trainer, specializing in sports enhancement. She has also worked as a club volleyball coach in her hometown of Katy, Texas. Ruffin is a published author with her first book released in 2016 and her second in progress.


2016 San Jacinto College Volleyball Season Stats# Name M S K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S Digs D/S BS BA TOT B/S

1 Kayden Thomas 35 117 182 1.56 52 464 0.28 2 0.02 8 0.07 73 0.62 18 60 78 0.67

2 Nakia Taylor 32 85 184 2.16 69 484 0.238 5 0.06 5 0.06 137 1.61 1 17 18 0.21

5 Byanca Pereira 12 12 9 0.75 12 36 -0.083 0 0 0 0.07 4 0.33 0 3 3 0.25

6 Addie Bryant 35 115 2 0.02 4 25 -0.08 53 0.46 20 0.17 645 5.61 0 0 0 0

7 Ines Bawedin 35 113 244 2.16 54 661 0.287 6 0.05 10 0.09 120 1.06 2 28 30 0.27

8 Mir Tillman 35 115 2 0.02 0 7 0.286 12 0.1 10 0.09 357 3.1 0 0 0 0

9 Moerani Maire 16 23 1 0.04 0 3 0.333 98 4.26 15 0.65 22 0.96 0 0 0 0

10 Raven Oates 18 26 37 1.42 21 134 0.119 2 0.08 6 0.23 70 2.69 0 3 3 0.12

11 Hannah Westerlage 35 111 0 0 1 6 -0.167 604 5.44 13 0.12 239 2.15 0 0 0 0

12 Elena Hadzhieva 12 16 16 1 9 52 0.153 1 0.06 0 0 12 0.75 1 5 6 0.38

13 Margarita Buvinic 29 80 199 2.49 89 594 0.185 7 0.09 15 0.19 272 3.4 7 38 45 0.56

15 Madison Rhoder 35 117 272 2.32 70 599 0.337 3 0.03 0 0 33 0.28 50 118 168 1.44

21 Juel Rayburn 34 102 24 0.24 3 67 0.313 597 5.85 28 0.27 150 1.47 0 1 1 0.01

22 Savannah Sheridan 35 102 253 2.48 85 677 2.48 0 0 0 0 56 0.55 4 59 63 0.62

24 MarKayla Dickie 26 62 81 1.31 36 227 0.198 1 0.02 0 0 15 0.24 4 38 42 0.68

TEAM 35 117 1506 1287 505 4036 0.248 1391 11.89 130 1.11 2205 18.85 87 370 272 2.32

Opponents 35 117 1195 10.21 598 4016 0.149 1080 9.23 131 1.12 1936 16.55 72 298 221 1.89

markayla dickie madison rhoder

megi buvinic moerani maire raven oates & bradyn rice


Coaching staff Bios

Sharon NelsonHead CoachEastern New Mexico University (1993)Overall: 430 -151 (15 seasons)Conference: 157-17 (15 seasons)

Now in her 16th season at the helm of the San Jacinto College volleyball program, Head Coach Sharon Nelson has established herself not only as one of the best coaches in San Jacinto College volleyball history, but among the best in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) with a 430-151 overall record. She was named the 2010 and 2012 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Southwest Region Two-Year Coach of the Year and has earned 10 Region XIV Coach of the Year honors.

Since arriving at San Jacinto College in 2002, Nelson’s teams have won 74 percent of their matches, claimed eight regional titles, 11 conference championships, and finished in the top 11 at the national tournament in 10 of the last 11 seasons. That is no small feat for a head coach at any level. As she does every season, Nelson has again positioned herself and her team to vie for a conference championship and a return trip to the NJCAA national tournament.

Last season San Jacinto College finished with an overall record of 29-6, ranked as high as 10th in the country, and went undefeated at home the entire season. Eight players - Madison Rhoder, Kayden Thomas, Addie Bryant, Ines Bawedin, Savannah Sheridan, Hannah Westerlage, Juel Rayburn and Nakia Taylor - earned all-Region honors. Rhoder and Bryant were also named to the Region XIV all-tournament team, with Bryant earning Libero of the Year and Rhoder named the Region Player of the Year. Five of six graduating student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue their volleyball and education careers at four-year universities, with the sixth graduate entering nursing school. In all, 11 volleyball student-athletes earned Dean’s List honors and all six sophomores graduated. In addition, seven players earned NJCAA Academic Achievement Awards. For the third consecutive year, the Nelson’s team earned NJCAA academic team of the year honors as well as AVCA academic team of the year honors, with a cumulative GPA of 3.42.

In 2015 San Jac finished with an overall record of 28-15, ranked 18th in the country. With a sweep of conference rival Lee College on Oct. 13, 2015, Nelson earned her 400th career win at the helm

of the San Jacinto College volleyball program. The team led Region XIV in kills (2,046), assists (1,936), digs (2,739) and points (2,601.5). Seven players - Manon Geoffroy, Brianna Moten, Ines Bawedin, Kerstin Jenkins, Erlicia Griffith, Samantha McMahon and Kayden Thomas - earned all-conference honors, and Geoffroy was named the conference Libero of the Year and second team NJCAA all-American. Five student-athletes decided to continue on to four-year colleges and universities, signing National Letters of Intent.

San Jac finished the 2014 season with an overall record of 21-13, ranked 13th in the country. Five student-athletes – Ana Helena Ribeiro, Kacey LeBlanc, Hannah McRee, Brianna Moten and Hanah Baker – earned all-region XIV honors, while Ribeiro was named a NJCAA All-American. Five players went on to sign National Letters of Intent to continue their volleyball and education careers at four-year universities.

In 2013, San Jacinto College finished the season ranked 13th in the country with a 22-10 overall record. Five players – Ana Helena Ribeiro, Elisa Woinowsky, Lea Lieb, Keili Harrison and Jacie Pullig – earned all-conference honors, while Ribeiro was also named a first-team NJCAA and AVCA All-American. A record seven student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue their education and volleyball careers at four-year universities, a statement to the success of San Jacinto College volleyball that Nelson has built. In addition, Nelson was selected as the two-year coach representative to serve on a recruiting panel during the AVCA / National Collegiate Scouting Association College Prep Combine held in Houston.

San Jacinto College spent most of the 2012 season atop the NJCAA polls. Nelson’s squad entered the national tournament ranked No. 1 in the nation, was the number four seed, and finished third. It was the seventh-consecutive top-10 national finish under Nelson’s tutelage. Five players signed National Letters of Intent to continue their education and volleyball careers at NCAA DI or DII schools, a testament to the academic and athletic training received at San Jacinto College. Nelson also had two NJCAA and AVCA All-Americans in Marie-Pierre Bakima and Marlaina Pleydle. Bakima was the Region XIV Most Valuable Player, an all-conference selection and the region’s Player of the Year, while Pleydle was an all-conference selection and was named to the Region XIV


Coaching staff Bios

all-tournament team. Bakima has since played professional volleyball in Peru, Spain and Belgium. Krista Koopmann, Oni Lattin, Julia Menhart and Shelbee Pier were also all-conference selections, and Menhart was selected as the region’s Libero of the Year. Lattin began her professional volleyball career in Sweden in fall 2016 and will continue her professional athletic career this fall in Finland.

San Jac finished fourth at the national tournament in 2011, with an overall record of 32-5. Six players were named to the all-region XIV team, and San Jac grabbed the Newcomer (Marie Pierre-Bakima), Co-Setter (Kanoe Pupuhi), and Player (Jazmine Green) of the Year. Bakima and Green were also recognized by COBRA Magazine and named to the All-Southwest Region team.

The 2010 season was the most successful under Nelson, as she guided her team to a 29-10 overall record, including another perfect conference season at 10-0. San Jac advanced to the national tournament for a sixth-straight year, finishing as the national runner up. The second place finish was the highest national finish for any Nelson-coached team. Six players were named to the all-conference team, including Alyssa Dibbern and Candace Soares who were also named NJCAA and American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Americans. Dibbern played two years professionally in Germany and will enter the premiere Spain league in fall 2016. San Jac earned the Conference Player, Setter, Newcomer, and Coach of the Year honors, and had six sophomores sign National Letters of Intent to play volleyball at four-year institutions.

In 2009, Nelson’s squad finished 32-9 overall, and made its fifth-straight appearance at the NJCAA tournament. With only four returning players from the previous season, San Jac proved many people wrong. Six players earned a spot on the all-conference team, including Christie Dorch who was named the conference and offensive Player of the Year, and Alyssa Dibbern who was named the Region XIV Freshman of the Year. Four players went on to earn scholarships to NCAA schools, and Nelson earned her fifth-consecutive Region XIV District M Coach of the Year.

In 2008, San Jac made its fourth straight trip to the national tournament, finishing with a 33-3 overall record, including a perfect 10-0 in conference play. Five players, including all four sophomores and one freshman, signed to play with Division II schools. Setter Abbey Parker led the nation in assists per game for most of the season, and Zuzana Cizova finished fifth in kills per game. Nelson was named the Region XIV Coach

of the Year, Cizova was the conference’s Player of the Year, Parker earned Setter of the Year honors, and Julia Teixeria was selected as a member of the NJCAA national all-tournament team. In addition, five players were named to the all-conference team.

In 2007, Nelson’s squad came together in a big way. Led by a class of sophomores (of which four went on to play at NCAA Division I or II institutions), San Jac finished the season with a record of 30-13, and made its third-consecutive trip to the national championship where they finished sixth. SJC blew through its Region XIV opponents, winning all 13 matches, dropping only two sets along the way. San Jac was ranked in the top 20 throughout much of the season, and finished sixth at the national tournament. Two players were named all-region, and Nelson was crowned the Region XIV District M Coach of the Year for the third consecutive year.

San Jacinto College was the region champion in both 2005 and 2006, and Nelson earned the District M Coach of the Year both years. San Jac finished 11th and eighth, respectively, at the national tournament.

In 2006, freshman middle blocker Nyla Ware was named an NJCAA All-American, and five of Nelson’s players were named all-conference. The 2005 season saw Nelson’s players nab five all-region selections, and Gena Rhodes earned an NJCAA All-American honor. Leah Alexander earned All American status in 2003 and 2004. Nelson began her San Jac career in 2002, guiding her squad to a second-place conference finish that year. In all, Nelson’s San Jac squads have garnered nine conference championships.

Nelson is no stranger to the Houston area nor to the NJCAA pathway for academics and athletics. Sharon grew up just south of the city in Manvel and graduated from Alvin High School in 1988. She was a student-athlete at Alvin Community College, graduating with Honors, as one of the honored student graduation speakers in 1990. While at Alvin, Nelson was an all-conference, all-region, All-American, and Academic all-region selection and helped lead her team to a second place conference finish. Following the NJCAA transfer pathways, she went on to play at Eastern New Mexico University, where she was a two-time all-conference and Academic All-American. Nelson holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology, and a Master’s of Science in Biochemistry, both from Eastern New Mexico University.

Nelson and her husband, Tim, have been married for 19 years. Together, they have three children, Gaberiel (26), Haley (18) and Josef (14).

Coach Nelson Year-by-YearSeason Record2016 26-92015 28-152014 21-12 2013 22-102012 36-32011 32-52010 29-102009 32-9

Season Record 2008 33-32007 30-132006 36-162005 28-72004 34-112003 31-142002 24-14

Overall430-151


Coaching staff Bios

Jeff PearceAssistant CoachUniversity of Houston – Clear Lake (2010)Seventh Season

Troy Rabon, MAT/ATC/LATAthletic Trainer11th Season

Jeff Pearce is in his seventh season as an assistant coach with San Jacinto College. He came to San Jac from Galveston College, where he was the Whitecaps’ head coach from 2003-2011, the last years of the program. During his tenure as head coach, Pearce had 15 student-athletes receive all-conference honors, nine receive Academic All-American honors (with a GPA of 3.60 or higher), and five of his eight teams were named Academic Team of the Year, posting a cumulative team GPA of 3.00 or higher.

At Galveston College, he served as an academic advisor to his team and maintained a 65 percent graduation rate with his student-athletes over his last five years at the college. Eighty percent of his student athletes transferred on to four-year universities.

In 2007, Pearce was named the Region XIV Coach of the Year. He has also coached at the club level for 10 years at various clubs in the area and is still actively involved in the development of youth volleyball. He also teaches physical education courses at San Jacinto College.

Pearce holds a Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Human Performance from the University of Houston - Clear Lake (UHCL) and is currently pursuing a master’s degree from UHCL. Pearce and his wife, Tiffany, reside in League City. The couple has three children, Keylan (8), Gavin (3) and Gabriel (1).

“I have always pushed my athletes past the point they thought was their limit, on the court and in the classroom. Being here at San Jacinto College has given me a wider range, a bigger stage and vastly more opportunities to explore and continue this practice. Each day seems to open the door to a new and exciting challenge.”

Troy Rabon is in his 11th year as an athletic trainer at San Jacinto College.

Rabon enjoys working at San Jacinto College because of the relationships he is able to build with coaches and student athletes. “It’s easier to develop strong and trusting relationships,” he says. As for his philosophy on athletic training, Rabon states, “I just try to instill in all of my student-athletes that I’m always here to help them.”

Rabon enjoys athletic training because he loves helping people and sports equally. For him, it is the perfect fit.

Prior to coming to San Jacinto College, Rabon worked on the collegiate level at the University of Texas, Texas Tech University and Florida A&M University. He has also worked for the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Braves, in addition to a private position as a trainer for U.S. Olympic track and field athletes.

Rabon holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas, and a master’s degree in Athletic Training from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center (2006). He resides in League City.

savannah sheridan & madison rhoder


2016 Match ResultsDate Location ResultAug. 23, 2016 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Temple College 0 (25-12, 25-14, 25-11)Aug. 26, 2016 Council Bluffs, Iowa San Jacinto College 3, Colorado Northwestern 0 (25-13, 25-9, 25-13)Aug. 26, 2016 Council Bluffs, Iowa San Jacinto College 3, Western Wyoming Community College 0 (25-14, 25-22, 25-14)Aug. 27, 2016 Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Nebraska Community College 3, San Jacinto College 2 (22-25, 25-20, 25-15, 21-25, 7-15)Aug. 27, 2016 Council Bluffs, Iowa College of Southern Idaho 3, San Jacinto College 0 (23-25, 18-25, 16-25)Sept. 1, 2016 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Hill College 0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-12)Sept. 2, 2016 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Brookhaven College 0 (25-22, 25-16, 26-24)Sept. 2, 2016 Pasadena, Texas Hillsborough Community College 3, San Jacinto College 1 (16-25, 22-25, 25-7, 16-25)Sept. 3, 2016 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Laredo Community College 0 (25-9, 25-22, 25-16)Sept. 3, 2016 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Northeastern Colorado 0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-14)Sept. 9, 2016 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Laredo Community College 0 (25-20, 25-14, 25-13)Sept. 10, 2016 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Coastal Bend College 0 (25-14, 25-5, 25-20)Sept. 14, 2016 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Lee College 0 (27-25, 25-18, 25-21)Sept. 16, 2016 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Victoria College 0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-15)Sept. 16, 2016 Baytown, Texas Panola College 3, San Jacinto College 1 (25-20, 20-25, 22-25, 21-25)Sept. 17, 2016 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Midland College 0 (27-25, 25-21, 25-23)Sept. 17, 2016 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Navarro College 0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-18)Sept. 20, 2016 Brenham, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Blinn College 0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-6)Sept. 27, 2016 Wharton, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Wharton County Jr. College 2 (25-21, 25-20, 17-25, 22-25, 19-17)Sept. 30, 2016 Tyler, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Hutchinson Community College 0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-23)Sept. 30, 2016 Tyler, Texas Indian Hills Community College 3, San Jacinto College 0 (25-27, 26-28, 17-25)Oct. 1, 2016 Tyler, Texas Seward County Community College 3, San Jacinto College 0 (14-25, 19-25, 15-25)Oct. 1, 2016 Tyler, Texas Jefferson College 3, San Jacinto College 0 (24-26, 23-25, 17-25)Oct. 4, 2016 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Victoria College 0 (25-15, 25-11, 25-9)Oct. 7, 2016 Laredo, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Laredo Community College 0 (25-9, 25-20, 25-13)Oct. 8, 2016 Beeville, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Coastal Bend College 0 (25-8, 25-14, 25-20)Oct. 13, 2016 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Lee College 0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-19)Oct. 15, 2016 Gainesville, Texas San Jacinto College 3, North Central Texas College 0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-23)Oct. 15, 2016 Tyler, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Tyler Jr. College 1 (22-25, 25-23, 26-24, 27-25)Oct. 18, 2016 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Blinn College 1 (25-12, 25-23, 22-25, 25-14)Oct. 25, 2016 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Wharton County Jr. College 1 (25-9, 21-25, 25-19, 27-25)Nov. 4, 2016 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Navarro College 0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-14)Nov. 5, 2016 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Trinity Valley Community College 1 (27-29, 28-22, 25-17, 25-22)Nov. 5, 2016 Baytown, Texas Panola College 3, San Jacinto College 1 (21-25, 25-22, 27-29, 24-26)

Nov. 5, 2016 Baytown, Texas Tyler Jr. College College 3, San Jacinto College 1 (22-25, 25-21, 19-25, 15-25)


Season-by-Season Highlights

2016• Overall record of 29-6, 10-0 conference• Final NJCAA ranking of 14• NJCAA All-American first team: Madison Rhoder• Three student- athletes signed National Letters of Intent to four-year

colleges and universities• Region XIV conference honors: Madison Rhoder (first team, player of

the year, all-tournament team), Kayden Thomas (first team), Addie Bryant (first team, libero of the year), Ines Bawedin (first team), Savannah Sheridan (first team), Hannah Westerlage (second team), Juel Rayburn (honorable mention), Nakia Taylor (honorable mention)

• Ines Bawedin, Juel Rayburn, Elena Hadzhieva, Margarita Buvinic, Nakia Taylor, Kayden Thomas, Hannah Westerlage named NJCAA Academic All-Americans

• Team earns AVCA Team Academic Award and third-consecutive NJCAA team academic honor

• Nelson earns 10th Region XIV coach of the year honors

2015• Overall record of 28-15, conference 8-2• Final NJCAA ranking of 18• NJCAA All-American second team: Manon Geoffroy• Five student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to four-year

colleges and universities • Region XIV conference honors: Manon Geoffroy (first team, libero of

the year), Brianna Moten (first team), Ines Bawedin (first team), Kerstin Jenkins (first team), Erlicia Griffith (second team), Samantha McMahon (honorable mention), Kayden Thomas (honorable mention)

• Delaney Driver and Rachel Warner named NJCAA Academic All-American

• Team named NJCAA All-Academic Team• Nelson earns 400th career win at the helm of the San Jacinto College

volleyball program

2014• Overall record of 21-13, 7-3 conference• Final NJCAA ranking of 13• NJCAA All-American second team: Ana Helena Ribeiro• Region XIV conference honors: Ana Helena Ribeiro (first team), Kacey

LeBlanc (first team, libero of the year), Hannah McRee (first team), Brianna Moten (first team, newcomer of the year), Hannah Baker (second team)

• Five student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent to four-year colleges and universities

• Delany Driver first-ever to transfer on scholarship to play sand volleyball

• Keili Harrison named NJCAA Academic All-American

2013• Overall record of 22-10, 9-4 conference• Final NJCAA ranking of 13• NJCAA All-American first team: Ana Helena Ribeiro• AVCA All-American first team: Ana Helena Ribeiro• Region XIV conference honors: Ana Helena Ribeiro (first team, newcomer

of the year), Elisa Woinowsky (first team), Lea Lieb (first team), Keili Harrison (second team), Jacie Pullig (second team)

• Seven student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent to four-year colleges and universities

2012• Overall record of 36-3, 10-0 conference• Region XIV champion• 3rd place NJCAA national tournament• NJCAA All-American first team:

Marlaina Pleydle, Marie-Pierre Bakima• AVCA All-American first team: Marie Pierre Bakima• AVCA All-American second team: Marlaina Pleydle• Region XIV conference honors: Marie-Pierre Bakima (Player of the Year,

first team), Marlaina Pleydle (first team), Oni Lattin (first team), Julia Menhart (libero of the year, first team), Krista Koopmann (first team), Shelbee Pier (second team)

• Sharon Nelson – AVCA Southwest Region Two-Year Coach of the Year

2011• Overall record of 32-5, 8-0 conference• Region XIV District M champion• NJCAA All-American first team: Jazmine Green, sophomore outside

hitter• Region XIV conference honors: Jazmine Green (Player of the Year, first

team), Sarah Gillis (first team), Kanoe Pupuhi (co-setter of the year, first team), Marie-Pierre Bakima (newcomer of the year, first team), Marlaina Pleydle (first team), Hayley Couch (second team)

• COBRA Magazine All-Southwest Region team and All-National Honorable Mention: Jazmine Green (sophomore outside hitter), Marie-Pierre Bakima (freshman outside hitter)

• Sharon Nelson – AVCA Southwest Region Two-Year Coach of the Year, Region XIV District M Coach of the Year

2010• National runner-up• Overall record of 29-10, 10-0 conference• Region XIV District M champion• NJCAA All-American first team: Alyssa Dibbern, sophomore middle

blocker; Candace Soares, sophomore outside hitter• AVCA All-American first team: Alyssa Dibbern, sophomore middle

blocker; Candace Soares, sophomore outside hitter• Region XIV conference honors: Alyssa Dibbern (Player of the Year,

first team), Candace Soares (first team), Chelsey Harding (setter of the year, first team), Amanda Deem (second team), Lauren Curley (second team), Brittany Weiler (newcomer of the year)

• Sharon Nelson – AVCA Southwest Region Two-Year Coach of the Year, Region XIV District M Coach of the Year

2009• Overall record of 32-9, 9-1 conference• Region XIV District M champion• 10th place NJCAA national tournament• NJCAA All-American second team: Christie Dorch, sophomore

outside hitter• Region XIV all-conference honors: Christie Dorch (Player of the

Year, offensive Player of the Year), Alyssa Dibbern (freshman of the year), Holly Moreno, Candace Soares, Brittney Wood, Amanda Deem

• Sharon Nelson – Region XIV District M Coach of the Year


Season-by-Season Highlights

2008• Overall record of 33-3, 10-0 conference• Region XIV District M champion• 5th place NJCAA national tournament• All-American honors: Zuzana Cizova (NJCAA and AVCA first team), Julia

Teixeira (NJCAA second team)• NJCAA all-tournament honors: Julia Teixeira• Region XIV all-conference honors: Zuzana Cizova (Player of the Year),

Abbey Parker (setter of the year), Bruna Rocha, Julia Teixeira, Brooke Spossey

• Sharon Nelson – Region XIV District M Coach of the Year

2007• Overall record of 30-13, 13-0 conference• Region XIV District M champions• 6th place NJCAA national tournament• All-American honors: Ligia Clemente (NJCAA second team) • Region XIV all-conference honors: Julia Teixeira, Bruna Rocha, Ligia

Celemente• Sharon Nelson – Region XIV District M Coach of the Year

2006• Overall record of 26-16, 10-2 conference• Region XIV District M champions• 8th place NJCAA national tournament• NJCAA All-American: Nyla Ware, freshman middle blocker• Region XIV all-conference honors: Gena Rhodes, Nyla Ware, Amber

Murphy, Amber Benjamin, Alicia Rab• Sharon Nelson and Jeff Ham – Region XIV District M Coaches of the

Year

2005• Overall record of 28-7, 12-0 conference• Region XIV District M champions• 11th place NJCAA national tournament• Region XIV all-conference honors: Christie Feliz, Kari Neely, Laura

North, Gena Rhodes, Bryce Zimmerman• Region XIV District M all-region tournament selections: Kesley Clark,

Christie Feliz, Kari Neely, Laura North• NJCAA All-American honorable mention: Gena Rhodes, freshman

outside hitter• Sharon Nelson and Jeff Ham break 100-win mark together at San

Jacinto College (114-47)• Sharon Nelson and Jeff Ham – Region XIV District M Coaches of the

Year

2004• Overall record of 34-11, 11-1 conference• 1st place conference finish, regional finals appearance• Region XIV all-conference honors: Ashley Denitto, Leah Alexander,

Christie Feliz, Laura North, Jayme Pauley• NJCAA All-American second-team: Leah Alexander, sophomore

setter

2003• Overall record of 31-14, 10-2 conference• 2nd place conference finish, regional finals appearance• Region XIV all-conference honors: Cricket Hyatt, Leah Alexander,

Jayme Pauley, Ashley Miksch• NJCAA All-American honorable mention: Leah Alexander, freshman

setter

2002• Overall record of 24-14, 10-2 conference• 2nd place conference finish, regional finals appearance• Region XIV all-conference honors: Elizabeth Ralls, Cricket Hyatt, Ashley

Williams, Ashley Castino• Sharon Nelson named Head Coach

2001• Overall record of 24-13• 3rd place conference finish• Jeff Ham named Head Coach

1999• Overall record of 23-23 (22-23 versus junior college opponents), 9-5

conference• 3rd place conference finish• Head Coach Becky Lidolph breaks 600-win mark

1996• Overall record of 42-11 (37-10 versus junior college opponents)• 1st place conference finish• 3rd place in region

Marie-Pierre Bakima

Christie Dorch


Where Have They Gone?

2016Name UniversityKayden Thomas University of St. ThomasNakia Taylor University of St. ThomasByanca Pereira Alabama A&M UniversityInes Bawedin Florida National UniversityHannah Westerlage University of St. ThomasJuel Rayburn Chamberlain College of Nursing

2015Name UniversityManon Geoffroy Marquette UniversityKerstin Jenkins Texas Woman’s UniversityErlicia Griffith Evansville UniversityHannah Baker Chaminade UniversityAnna Rodrigues New Jersey Institute of Technology / University of Louisiana - Monroe

2014Name UniversityDelaney Driver University of Louisiana – MonroeAna Helena Ribeiro University of Louisiana – MonroeJaLesa Beaver Converse CollegeKacey LeBlanc University of Louisiana – MonroeHannah McRee Louisiana Tech University

2013Name UniversityChandler Bacon Prairie View A&M UniversityHaley Dibbern Prairie View A&M UniversityAlex Hackett Mississippi CollegeKeili Harrison Baylor UniversityJacie Pullig Texas State UniversityChyla Thomas University of HoustonElisa Woinowsky Chicago State University / University of Nevada – Las Vegas

2012Name UniversityMarie-Pierre Bakima Ole Miss (Professional VB– Belgium and Peru)Krista Koopmann Sam Houston State UniversityOni Lattin Colorado State University – Pueblo (Professional VB– Finland and Sweden)Julia Menhart San Jose State UniversityMarlaina Pleydle United States Marine Corps

2011Name UniversityHayley Couch Eastern New Mexico UniversityJazmine Green Tarleton State UniversitySarah Gillis Texas State University

2010Name UniversityLauren Curley University of St. ThomasAmanda Deem Union UniversityAlyssa Dibbern Baylor University (Professional VB– Germany and Spain)Chelsey Harding University of HoustonBruna Menezes University of Michigan / Prairie View A&M UniversityBrittany Weiler University of St. Thomas

2009Name University Christie Dorch Houston Baptist UniversityNadejda Ivanova Lon Morris CollegeMoana Masaniai Nyack UniversityBrittney Wood Hawaii Pacific University

2008 Name University Zuzana Cizova California State University – Los Angeles Monica Hamel Tarleton UniversityBruna Rocha St. Leo UniversityShaundalyn Taylor Morgan State University Julia Teixeira Barry University

2007 Name University Jessica Batura University of North TexasLigia Clemente Houston Baptist UniversityAmber Murphy University of Hawaii – HiloLauren Priestley *Offered*Lindsey Schindler Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

2006 Name University Amber Benjamin Texas A&M University – Corpus ChristiGena Rhodes University of Texas – San Antonio Johanna Spreen University of Louisiana – Monroe

2005Name University Christie Feliz Texas A&M University – Corpus ChristiKari Neely *Offered*Laura North Texas A&M University – Corpus ChristiBryce Zimmerman Houston Baptist University

2004 Name University Leah Alexander University of Central FloridaRajnan Butler Texas Southern UniversityAshley Denitto *Offered*Jamye Pauley Texas Tech UniversityTaCho Richard Texas A&M University – Prairie View


Where Have They Gone?

2003 Kirsten Atkinson Lincoln Memorial UniversityAshley Castino Lamar UniversityStephanie Hyatt *Offered*Ashley Miksch Nichols State University

2002 Name University Ashlee Daniels William Woods UniversityElizabeth Ralls *Offered*Ashley Williams University of Louisiana – Monroe

2001 Name University Stephanie Conner Texas Lutheran University

1999 Name University Amy Koziol Nichols State University

1998 Name University Georgeanne Spaudling St. Edward’s University

1997 Name University Debbie Puente Pan American UniversityStacy Stepp *Offered*

1995 Name University Ashley Earhart *Offered*Krista Robinson Eastern New Mexico University

1993 Name University Sabra Every Concordia Lutheran UniversityMisty Farmer Mississippi State UniversityJeniver Koutnik Mississippi State University

1992 Name University Lynne Schumacher Southern Mississippi University

1991 Name University Amy Hammon University of Central OklahomaStacy Medlock St. Mary’s UniversityKelly Mullins Trinity UniversityNiki Sheppard St. Mary’s University

1990 Name University Kim Cook Houston Baptist UniversityJulie Harper University of Arkansas – Little RockDebi Henry Stephen F. Austin State University

1989 Name University Sheila Williams University of Arkansas – Little Rock

1988 Name University Rayna Harvey University of Southern ArkansasYolanda Malveaux Texas Southern University

1987 Name University Linda Bottley Lamar UniversitySonia Trevino Florida State University

1986 Name University Eve Posey West Texas State University

1985 Name University Jackie LeDay University of Southern ArkansasKaren Humphreys Sam Houston State UniversitySiobhan Hunter University of Texas – ArlingtonLisa King Northeastern Louisiana University

1984 Name University Kim Bronikowski Texas Women’s UniversityTracy Hart University of Central FloridaSandra Howell Sam Houston State UniversityJanice Paul Southern Mississippi University

1982 Name University Tracy Lloyd McNeese State UniversityDana Perkins McNeese State UniversitySusan Willis McNeese State University

1981 Name University Terri Johnson East Texas State UniversityTeresa Ogden University of Texas – ArlingtonLynette Owens University of Houston

*Offered* = the player was offered a scholarship but did not accept


SAN JAC VOLLEYBALL TOP LEADERS

HISTORICAL STATS: ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN AN INDIVIDUAL SEASON

Games/Set Played1 166 Brianna Moten 2015

2 163 Hannah Baker 2015

3 162 Hannah Malley 2015

4 161 Manon Geoffroy 2015

5 158 Jeniver Koutnik 1992

158 Misty Farmer 1992

6 156 Kerstin Jenkins 2015

7 149 Ines Bawedin 2015

149 Kayden Thomas 2015

8 145 L.Shumacher 1992

9 144 Laura North 2004

144 Jamye Pauley 2004

10 143 Amber Murphy 2007

11 142 Leah Alexander 2003

12 141 Ashley Denitto 2004


14 137 Ashley Miksch 2003

137 Ashley Denitto 2003

15 122 Erlicia Griffith 2015

Total Attempts1 1600 Lisa Rambeau 1999



4 1384 L.Shumacher 1992

5 1324 Gena Rhodes 2006

6 1315 Kerstin Jenkins 2015

7 1213 Misty Farmer 1992


9 1197 K. Hill 1991


11 1163 Debbie Puente 1996

Assists1 1813 Sabra Every 1993



4 1599 Kari Neely 2005

5 1598 Alicia Rab 2006

6 1492 Nadejda Ivanova 2009

7 1379 Ashley Castino 2002

8 1378 Jamie Hoot 2000

9 1375 Jamie Hoot 2001

10 1313 A. Martinez 1992

Total Kills1 564 Lisa Rambeau 1999


3 521 K. Hill 1991

4 514 Ligia Clemente 2007

5 485 L. Shumacher 1992





10 469 Jamye Pauley 2004

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HISTORICAL STATS: ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN AN INDIVIDUAL SEASON

Attack Percentage1 0.401 Debi Henry 1989

2 0.396 Nyla Ware 2002

3 0.391 Lauren Curley 2010

4 0.389 Julia Teixeira 2008

5 0.384 K. Smith 1983

6 0.367 Oni Lattin 2012

0.367 Brianna Moten 2015

7 0.353 Marlaina Pleydle 2012

8 0.339 Bruna Rocha 2008

0.339 Trish Guerrero 1987

9 0.337 Madison Rhoder 2017

10 0.336 Zuzana Cizova 2008

11 0.332 S. Trevino 1986

12 0.33 Lindsey Castillo 2001

13 0.327 Sandra Howell 1983

0.327 Jazmine Green 2011

14 0.325 Amber Benjamin 2006

15 0.324 Ines Bawedin 2015

16 0.322 Cricket Hyatt 2003

17 0.32 Nina Amadi 2000

Digs1 864 Manon Goeffroy 2015

2 645 Addie Bryant 2016


4 610 Ashley Miksch 2003


6 585 Julia Menhart 2012




10 568 Sarah Gillis 2011

11 556 T. Lewis 1992

12 551 L. Shumacher 1992

13 542 K. Hill 1991


Blocks1 214 Marlaina Pleydle 2012

2 206 Brianna Moten 2015

3 195 Lindsey Schindler 2007





8 168 Madision Rhoder 2017

168 Amy Koziol 1999


10 162 S. Medlock 1991

11 154 Oni Lattin 2012


13 138 Krista Koopmann 2012


Aces1 93 Sandra Howell 1984

2 88 S. Morgenthaler 1994

3 87 Eve Posey 1986

4 76 K. Hill 1991

5 73 S. Hunter 1984

6 73 S. Stowers 1996

7 69 Susan Satterwhite 1995

8 68 L. White 1993

9 66 Danielle Hunt 1993

10 64 Hayley Couch 2011

Kills/Set1 4.36 Zuzana Cizova 2008

2 4.28 Bruna Rocha 2008

3 4.15 Debbie Henry 1989

4 4.15 Lisa Rambeau 1999

5 4.11 Julia Teixeira 2008

6 4.00 Gena Rhodes 2005

7 3.95 K. Hill 1991

8 3.91 Ashley Denitto 2004

9 3.85 Misty Farmer 1993

10 3.69 Debbie Puente 1996



ALL-TIME INDIVIDUAL STATS IN A MATCH

Attack Percentage (Min 10 Kills)1 0.909 (10-0-11) Holly Moreno vs Broward 10/10/09

2 0.867 (13-0-15) Brianna Moten vs Blinn College 9/22/15

3 0.833 (10-0-12) Alyssa Dibbern vs Temple 9/4/09

4 0.824 (14-0-17) Nyla Ware vs Tyler JC 11/6/06

5 0.818 (9-0-11) Oni Lattin vs Casper College 11/15/12

0.818 (10-1-11) Ines Bawedin vs Odessa 10/3/15

6 0.800 (12-0-15) Trish Guerrero vs Wharton 10/1/88

7 0.786 (12-1-14) Misty Farmer vs Cooke 10/23/93

8 0.773 (18-1-22) Misty Farmer vs Cooke 11/11/93

9 0.769 (10-0-13) Madison Rhoder vs Hill College 9/1/16

10 0.750 (15-0-20) Ines Bawedin vs Victoria 8/28/15

0.750 (13-1-16) Rachel Standley vs Cooke 11/17/86

11 0.739 (17-0-23) Debi Henry vs Laredo 9/23/89

12 .0735 (25-0-34) Bruna Rocha vs Coacstal Bend 11/23/08

13 0.733 (12-1-15} Trish Guerrero vs Delaware Tech 11/1/87

0.733 (11-0-15) Jamye Pauley vs Laredo 9/28/03

14 0.727 (17-1-22) Cricket Hyatt vs UT-Brownsville 9/21/02

0.727 (17-1-22) Cricket Hyatt vs UT-Brownsville 8/23/07

Service Aces1 11 - Julie Harper vs Laredo 11/3/89

2 8 - Sonia Trevino vs Texas Women’s Univ. 9/10/87

3 8 - Eve Posey vs Texas Women’s Univ. 9/5/86

4 8 - Debi Henry vs Laredo 10/27/89

5 8 - Beverly Olsovsky vs Howard Payne Univ. 9/6/86

6 8 - Julia Teixeira vs Tyler Junior College 9/17/07

7 7 - Stacy Morganthaler vs Collin County 10/21/94

7- Deana Garza vs Lee College 10/7/86

7- Jamye Pauley vs Laredo 9/5/03

7 - Jaime Hoot vs Panola College 9/13/01

7 - Holly Moreno vs Lee College 10/21/09

8 6 - Manon Geoffroy vs Garden City 8/29/15

Digs1 42 - Manon Geoffroy vs Blinn College (Reg.Champ) 11/8/16

42 - Manon Geoffroy vs Blinn College (Reg.Champ - What if ) 11/8/16

2 40 - Addison Bryant vs Wharton County Jr College 9/27/16

3 39 - Addison Bryant vs Wharton County Jr College 10/25/17

39 - Laura North vs Blinn College 9/17/04

4 38 - Manon Geoffroy vs Wharton CJC 9/25/15

5 37 - Addison Bryant vs Indian Hills 9/30/16

6 35 - Manon Geoffroy vs Hill College 11/20/15

7 33 - Manon Geoffroy vs Lee College 9/15/15

8 32 - Addison Bryant vs Trinity Valley CC 11/5/17

32 - Manon Geoffroy vs Blinn College 10/20/15

9 31 - Manon Geoffroy vs Tyler Jr College 10/16/15

31 - Laura North vs Midland College 9/4/04

31- Julia Menhart vs Tyler Jr College 11/4/12

10 30 - Manon Geoffroy vs Northeastern Colorado 9/4/15

30 - Laura North vs Wharton County 11/1/05

30 - Laura North vs Lee College 10/21/04

11 29 - Manon Geoffroy vs North Central Texas College 8/22/15

29 - Ashley Miksch vs UT-Brownsville 10/18/02

12 28 - Manon Geoffroy vs Panola College 11/19/15

28 - Laura North vs Cowley College 8/26/05

28 - Laura North vs Blinn College 11/10/04

28 - Amber Murphy vs Navarro College 10/14/06

13 27 - Addison Bryant vs Tyler 10/15/16

27 - Manon Geoffroy vs Blinn 9/22/15

27 - Laura North vs Cloud County 10/14/05

27 - Kristin Holbrooks vs Laredo 9/5/03

27- Amanda Deem vs Wharton CJC 9/5/09

27 - Amanda Deem vs Lee College 11/7/09

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ALL-TIME INDIVIDUAL STATS IN A MATCH

Kills1 32 - Ashley Denitto vs Navarro College 9/18/04

2 27 - Lisa Rambeau vs Tyler Jr College 9/17/99

3 27 - Kirsten Atkinson vs Navarro College 11/7/03

4 27 - Gena Rhodes vs Cloud County 8/27/05

5 26 - Jeniver Koutnik vs Wharton County 10/12/93

6 26 - Jeniver Koutnik vs Central Arkansas 9/19/92

7 26 - Julia Teixeira vs U of Ark. Fort Smith 10/13/07

8 26 - Ligia Clemente vs Lakeland 10/12/07

9 25 - Bruna Rocha vs Coastal Bend 8/23/08

10 25 - Liz Ralls vs UT Brownsville 10/18/02

Assists1 74 - Sabra Every vs Wharton County 10/12/93

2 72 - Ashley Castino vs UT-Brownsville 10/18/02

3 71 - Alicia Rab vs Navarro College 10/14/06

4 70 - Jamie Hoot vs Blinn College 10/25/00

5 69 - Kari Neely vs Wharton County 10/6/05

6 69 - Jamie Hoot vs Alvin Community 11/1/01

7 67 - Sabra Every vs Lee College 10/23/93

8 67 - Sabra Every vs Barton County 11/24/93

9 66 - Leah Alexander vs Blinn College 9/17/04

10 65 - Kari Neely vs Cloud County 8/27/05

Block Solos1 7 - Jeniver Koutnik vs Wharton 10/12/93

7 - Fralena Shedrick vs UTB 10/14/89

2 6 - Debi Henry vs Wharton 10/21/89

3 5- Madison Rhoder vs Blinn College 10/18/16

5- Madison Rhoder vs Tyler Jr College 11/6/16

5 - Trish Guerrero vs Laredo 11/9/87

5 - Jeniver Koutnik vs Barton County 11/24/93

5 - Debi Henry vs Lee College 9/22/89

5 - Amy Koziol vs Tyler JC 9/17/99

5 - Amy Hammond vs Texas Southmost 9/7/91

4 4 - Madison Rhoder vs Western Wyoming 8/26/16

4 - Madison Rhoder vs Wharton County JC 9/27/16

4 - Lindsey Schnindler vs Blinn 10/30/07

4 - Misty Farmer vs Wharton 9/11/93

4 - Jessica Batura vs Coastal Bend 9/21/07

4 - Krista Koopmann vs Trinity Valley 11/1/12

Block Assists1 14 - Lindsey Schindler vs Galveston 10/5/07

2 13 - Marlaina Pleydle vs Trinity Valley 11/7/12

13 - Misty Farmer vs Alvin 9/1/92

3 12 - Stacey Medlock vs Laredo 9/28/90

4 11 - Alyssa Dibbern vs Hillsborough 8/28/09

11 - Marlaina Pleydle vs Trinity Valley 11/1/12

11 - Lisa Evans vs lee College 8/29/95

11 - Amy Hammond vs Laredo 9/28/90

5 10 - Madison Rhoder vs Western Nebraska 8/27/16

10 - Brianna Moten vs Miami Dade 9/5/15

10 - Brianna Moten vs Blinn College 11/8/15

10 - Amber Benjamin vs Frank Phillips 9/2/06

10 - Amy Kolziol vs Blinn College 9/29/99

10 - Cricket Hyatt vs Laredo 9/27/02

10 - Jeniver Koutnik vs Wharton 10/24/92

10 - Lindsey Schindler vs Blinn 10/30/07

10 - Ligia Clemente vs Iowa Western 11/16/07

Total Attempts1 78 - Lisa Rambeua vs Tyler JC 9/17/99

2 74 - Ashley Denitto vs Blinn College 9/17/04

3 72 - Ashley Denitto vs Navarro College 9/18/04

4 68 - Kim Hill vs Harding 10/6/90

5 66 - Jeniver Koutnik vs Central Arkansas 9/19/92

6 65 - Lisa Rambeau vs Galveston College 10/18/99

7 64 - Trish Guerrero vs Alvin Community 10/18/88

8 63 - Jeniver Koutnik vs Wharton County 10/12/93

9 62 - Christie Dorch vs Lee College 11/7/09

10 62 - Kerstin Jenkins vs Wharton CJC 9/25/15

11 60 - Julia Teixeira vs U of Ark. Fort Smith 10/13/07

12 59 - Lisa Rambeau vs Blinn College 9/29/99


The San Jacinto College volleyball team has won one national title and has finished as national runner-up three times since the program began in 1974. San Jac defeated Jefferson College in 1987, bringing home San Jac’s first national title. That same year Staci McDaniel was named the national tournament’s most valuable player, and Sonia Trevino was the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) women’s volleyball player of the year. That same year, Head Coach Becky Lidolph earned NJCAA coach of the year honors. In 20 seasons, Lidolph was 640-288 and is sixth on the inactive NJCAA wins list. She was inducted into the NJCAA hall of fame in 2000.

SAN JAC VOLLEYBAL HISTORY

Sharon Nelson took over the helm of the San Jac volleyball program in 2002 and has guided the College to be one of the nation’s premier junior college volleyball programs. Her teams have finished as national runner up in 2010, have won 74 percent of their matches, claimed eight regional titles, nine conference championships, and finished in the top 11 at the national tournament in 10 of the last 11 seasons.

1987 SAN JACINTO COLLEGEVOLLEYBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

julia menhart oni lattin

2010 National Runner-Up


ABOUT SAN JACINTO COLLEGE ATHLETICSWith 12 national championships in its more than 50-year storied athletic history, San Jacinto College has a long and rich tradition of athletic success, both on the court and field, and in the classroom. This excellence has brought with it national and international exposure to the College and local community. Like many community college and four-year athletic programs, San Jacinto College also has a history of producing professional and Olympic athletes.

Divided among the four campuses, San Jacinto College, or San Jac as it has come to be known when referencing its athletics programs, has a variety of athletic opportunities for both male and female student-athletes. San Jac competes in six National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I teams: men’s basketball, soccer and baseball; and women’s basketball, softball and volleyball.

San Jac has won national titles in men’s basketball, volleyball, baseball, and track and field, as well as individual titles in tennis. Along the way, San Jacinto College has produced numerous All-Americans and Academic All-Americans, solidifying the success of San Jac student-athletes on the court and field and in the classroom.

National ChampionshipsYear Team Overall Record1968 Men’s Basketball 44-21983 Men’s Basketball 35-21984 Men’s Basketball 35-21985 Baseball 54-71986 Men’s Basketball 37-01986 Baseball 53-121987 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field n/a1987 Baseball 52-91987 Volleyball 39-71989 Women’s Indoor Track & Field n/a1989 Baseball 61-101990 Baseball 62-11

National Runners-UpYear Team2016 Baseball2012 Baseball2010 Volleyball Baseball2008 Men’s Soccer2004 Baseball2003 Men’s Basketball Baseball1999 Baseball1998 Baseball1997 Men’s Basketball1993 Volleyball1988 Baseball1984 Baseball1977 Men’s Basketball1976 Volleyball1967 Men’s Basketball

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2010 National Runner-Up

2017 Mir Tillman, Addie Bryant & Raven Oates


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San Jacinto College All-Time NJCAA Academic All-AmericansYear Name Award Sport2016-2017 Ines Bawedin Pinnacle Academic Achievement Volleyball Juel Rayburn Pinnacle Academic Achievement Volleyball Elena Hadzheiva Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Maragarita Buvinic Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Nakia Taylor Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Kayden Thomas Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Hannah Westerlage Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Hunter McClellan Pinnacle Academic Achievement Baseball Frederick Bitondo Pinnacle Academic Achievement Men’s Basketball Kabir Mohammed Pinnacle Academic Achievement Men’s Basketball Carlos Blasco Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer Diego Vasquez Pinnacle Academic Achievement Soccer Pablo Iles Cruz Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer Savio Adams Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer Alexis DeLeon Exemplary Acaemic Achievement Softball Danielle Damian Pinnacle Academic Achievement Softball Katlyn Rivera Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball Kaylee Ousman Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball Natalie Hoyt Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball Shelbi Doherty Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball2015-2016 Hannah Baker Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Ines Bawedin Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Sophia Botsch Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Juel Rayburn Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Nakia Taylor Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Kayden Thomas Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Hannah Westerlage Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball Luis Almeda Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer Miguel Canas Pinnacle Academic Achievement Soccer Ricardo Romas Exemplary Academic Achievement Soccer Danielle Damian Exemplary Academic Achievement Softball Hunter McClellan Pinnacle Academic Achievement Baseball Patrick Donaho Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Laneisha Jeans Exemplary Academic Achievement Women’s Basketball2014-2015 Chase Arledge Exemplary Academic Achievement Men’s Basketball Delaney Driver Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Elizabeth Garcia Superior Academic Achievement Softball Bridgitte Gauvin Superior Academic Achievement Softball Austin Johnson Superior Academic Achievement Baseball Walker Pennington Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Erik Nouis Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Rachel Warner Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball2013-2014 Keili Harrison Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball2012-2013 Matt Locus Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Conrad Ramquist Superior Academic Achievement Baseball2011-2012 Benjamin Silva Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence Baseball Kirby Taylor Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball2009-2010 Trey Ross Distinguished Academic All-American Baseball2008-2009 Lauren Tippet Academic All-American Women’s Basketball

NJCAA Hall of Fame InducteesYear Name Sport Year Name Sport2011 Dane Richards Men’s Soccer2010 Ollie Mack Men’s Basketball2007 Scott Gernander Men’s Basketball 2005 Steve Francis Men’s Basketball2000 Becky Lidolph Volleyball1997 Rita Crockett Volleyball

1996 Judy Harrison Track & Field / Cross Country1995 Walter Berry Men’s Basketball Wayne Graham Baseball1994 Ollie Taylor Men’s Basketball1993 Monica Hays Track & Field / Cross Country1990 Ronnie Arrow Men’s Basketball1986 Tom Henderson Men’s Basketball

NJCAA All-Academic TeamsYear Sport2016-2017 Men’s Volleyball Volleyball2015-2016 Volleyball2014-2015 Men’s Basketball Volleyball


San Jacinto College Central Campus: 8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, Texas 77505North Campus: 5800 Uvalde Rd., Houston, Texas 77049South Campus: 13735 Beamer Rd., Houston, Texas 77089Maritime Campus: 3700 Old Highway 146, La Porte, Texas 77571

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Surrounded by the monuments of history, the industries and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. As one College with multiple locations, San Jacinto College has a location nearby the majority of our students. Our College brings people together for all kinds of academic pursuits, workforce training, continuing education, and frequent gatherings of civic, community and non-profit groups. San Jacinto College is committed to serving the citizens, businesses and industries of East Harris County. At the core of our values is student success. In fact, we are a recognized leader in the national student completion movement. San Jacinto College was named a 2017 Aspen Institute Rising Star as one of the top five community colleges in the nation. We achieved this status through a direct focus on removing barriers for completion, enhancing student support systems, and emphasizing academic excellence. The College is also committed to developing a skilled and trained workforce to meet the growing demands of industry in our region. We partner with industry to ensure we are teaching the skills that make our students employable immediately upon completion of their program. We have created fast-track and stackable credentials to help meet

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that workforce need and to ensure students have a pathway as they progress in their careers. At San Jacinto College, we know that not everyone is a “traditional” student. Goals and scheduling demands are unique, so we offer courses during the day, during the evening, on weekends and online. San Jacinto College students choose from eight degree pathways that set students on a path to earn a certificate or associate degree, and enter the workforce with the skills they need or transfer to the four-year college with the knowledge to complete their higher education credentials. Our corporate partners benefit from a robust training program through the Continuing and Professional Development division, which also offers leisure learning classes and programs for K-12 teachers through the Aerospace Academy. San Jacinto College continues to lead in the Gulf Coast through grant-funded partnerships and collaboration with other colleges and organizations. These funds support student success through academic programs and initiatives promoting college retention and completion, regional workforce training, scholarships and tuition in various student programs, and create pathways to higher education and the workforce for middle and high school students. Whatever path you take, you’ll find a friendly, big-hearted community at San Jacinto College.

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Anders Gymnasium

2015

The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Human Resources, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504; 281-991-2659; [email protected].

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DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME LOCATIONWed. Aug. 16 St. Thomas University – Scrimmage 3 p.m. Pasadena, Texas – Anders Gym Fri. Aug. 18 Brookhaven - Scrimmage TBA (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Dallas, Texas - Brookhaven College Tues. Aug. 22 Victoria College - Scrimmage 2 p.m. Pasadena, Texas – Anders Gym Fri. - Sat. Aug. 25 - 26 Tyler Junior College Tournament Tyler, Texas Fri. Temple Junior College 2 p.m. Panola Junior College 4 p.m. Sat. MSU – West Plains 9 a.m. Tyler Junior College 11 a.m. Tues. Aug. 29 Temple Junior College 2 p.m. Temple, Texas Trinity Valley Community College 4 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 SJC Military Appreciation Tournament Pasadena, Texas – Anders Gym Thurs. Ranger College 3 p.m. Iowa Western Community College 7 p.m. Fri. Hillsborough Community College 11 a.m. Sat. Polk State College 1:30 p.m. Illinois Central College 5:30 p.m. Wed. Sept. 6 Panola Junior College 6 p.m. Carthage, Texas Fri. Sept. 8 Laredo Community College* 6 p.m. Laredo, Texas Sat. Sept. 9 Coastal Bend College* 1 p.m. Beeville, Texas Tues. Sept. 12 Lee College* 6 p.m. Baytown, Texas Fri. - Sat. Sept. 15 - 16 Lee College Tournament Baytown, Texas - Lee College Fri. Victoria College 9 a.m. Northlake College 3 p.m. Sat. Midland College 11 a.m. Lee College 5 p.m. Tues. Sept. 19 Blinn College* 6 p.m. Pasadena, Texas – Anders Gym Tues. Sept. 26 Wharton * 6 p.m. Pasadena, Texas – Anders Gym Fri - Sat. Sept. 29 - 30 Hillsborough Community College Invitational Tampa, Florida Fri. State College of Florida 3 p.m. Central Florida Community College 6 p.m. Sat. Hillsborough Community College 10 a.m. Miami Dade College 1 p.m. Tues. Oct. 3 SJC vs. Temple Junior College 2 p.m. Pasadena, Texas – Anders Gym Temple vs. Panola 4 p.m. SJC vs. Panola Junior College 6 p.m. Fri. Oct. 6 Laredo Community College* 6 p.m. Pasadena, Texas – Anders Gym Sat. Oct. 7 Coastal Bend College* 1 p.m. Pasadena, Texas – Anders Gym Tues. Oct.10 Lee College* 5 p.m. Pasadena, Texas – Anders Gym Navarro 7 p.m. Fri. Oct. 13 New Mexico Military Institute 6 p.m. Pasadena, Texas – Anders Gym Sat. Oct. 14 New Mexico Military Institute vs. Victoria College 9 a.m. Pasadena, Texas – Anders Gym Lee College vs. Victoria College 11 a.m. Lee College vs. Victoria College 1 p.m. SJC vs. Victoria College 3 p.m. Tues. Oct. 17 Blinn College* 6 p.m. Brenham, Texas Fri. Oct. 20 Victoria College 6 p.m. Victoria, Texas Sat. Oct. 21 Alumni Day / Blue vs. White TBA Pasadena, Texas – Anders Gym Tues. Oct. 24 Wharton County Junior College* 6 p.m. Wharton, Texas Thu. - Sat. Oct. 26-28 Western Nebraska Invitational Tournament TBA Scottbluff, Nebraska Fri. - Sun. Nov. 3 - 5 NJCAA Region XIV Tournament TBA Carthage, Texas - Panola College Wed. - Sat. Nov. 15 - 19 NJCAA National Tournament TBA Hutchinson, Kansas

Home games are BOLD and are played at: Central Campus, Anders Gym, Building C-18, 8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505.

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