Roster

One of the best offensive players in the ODAC, Erin Holben has consistently been among her team leaders in digs and kills this season. The athletic training major provides a consisten performance with each match, always keeping her team in pursuit of victory against the toughest opponents.

   

Biology major Samantha Farmer was named BDD Player of the Year and 2007 Most Valuable Volleyball Player at Honaker High School. She was a member of the Beta Club and an AIM Scholar. Farmer hopes to pursue a career in dentistry.

Biology major Selena Trichel was named Most Valuable Volleyball Player and Best Offensive Player at Virginia High School and was also named 1st Team All Region as well as All-ODAC Academic. Trichel enjoys reading, shopping and traveling to the beach.  

Chemistry major Jamie Cockerham was named MED District Player of the Year, 1st Team District, 2nd Team Region and Honorable Mention State during her high school volleyball career. She graduated from Galax High School with honors and was Senior Class President. Cockerham enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as watching and playing sports.  Her favorite restaurant is Outback Steakhouse.

Samantha Shepard was a key offensive player for the volleyball team, which ended its season with 20 wins for the second consecutive season. Shepard was consistently among the top E&H players in kills, including 10 in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference against Bridgewater College and 13 in the last game of the regular season against Guilford College.

Psychology major Ashley Materson's favorite color is lime green and her newest hobby is reading.

Twyla has been among the E&H leaders in digs as it continues to pursue a highly successful season. She has consistently been among the conference leaders in digs. The senior from Saltville, VA, has earned All-ODAC honors and promises to be one of the stars of the conference this year.

Environmental and Political Science double major Samantha Lucado currently serves as SAAC President and Vice President of the International Relations Club.  She has received All ODAC Academics honors and enjoys traveling and shopping. Lucado hopes to pursue a career as an environmental lobbiest.

Physical Education major Molly Sneed was named 1st Team all District and 2nd Team Region D during her high school volleyball career. Sneed enjoys spending time with her friends and family and traveling to the beach.

Rachel, a sophomore from Roanoke, Va., has distinguished herself as one of the top players in the nation in Division III, having received National Player of the Week honors from Sports Imports/AVCA.  The 2008 ODAC Rookie of the Year was also named Conference Player of the Week and received MVP honors at the 2009 Emory & Henry Invitational. Her favorite vacation spot is Myrtle Beach, S.C. Where she has traveled to for 20 years. 

Biology and Pre-Med major Tessa Burton was named 1st Team All Clinch Mtn. District, 2nd Team All Region D, lettered four years in both volleyball and basketball as her volleyball team was named State Champions from 2005 to 2009 during her high school career. She holds a 4.0 GPA and was 2008 Gate City High School homecoming queen. Burton is a fan of Duke Basketball and enjoys living in the country.  Her hobbies include spending time with her best friends, dog and watching the Dallas Cowboys play football on Sundays.  Her favorite restaurant is Olive Garden.

One of the top conference players in the category of assists, senior Raegan Clark recently was named to the All Tournament Team of the Emory & Henry Invitational. She posted a total of 143 assists in four matches, helping the team to a sweep, including a win against Averett University. An athletic training major, Clarke earned the 2007 Emory and Henry Volleyball 100 Percent Award as well as Tunstall Female Athlete of the Year Award.

Biology major Brittany Nelms was named 1st Team All District, 2nd Team All Region, 2nd Team All District and participated in the All-Star Game at Hampton High School during her high school basketball career. She loves basketball and enjoys reading the Twilight book series.  Her favorite restaurant is Red Robin and color is purple. Nelms enjoys hanging out with friends and is a UNC fan. She hopes to pursue a career as a pediatrician.

Kim, a first-year student, is adding depth and the promise of continued strength in the E&H volleyball program. Already in her college career she has distinguished herself as a lead scorer for the Wasps, chocking up one of the best individual records for kills and blocks. An accounting major, Kim was named 1st Team All State, Region Player of the Year, SWD Player of the Year two times and 1st Team All Timesland during her high school volleyball career.