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OAK HILLS
VOLLEYBALL
Kent State Volleyball Adds Three to 2011 Roster
Golden Flashes welcome Buczek, Engleman and Reikow.
KENT, Ohio -- Kent State head volleyball coach Glen Conley announced the signing of three student-athletes to the program’s 2011 roster. The Golden Flashes welcome setter/outside hitter Jenny Buczek (Orland Park, Ill.) and middle blockers Lauren Engleman (Cincinnati, Ohio) and Liz Reikow (Holland, Mich.) as part of next season’s freshman class.
“We brought in some size that we needed and some good ball handling,” said Conley. “We also addressed the depth of our setting position. I’m very excited about this class.”
Buczek twice earned All-Southwest Suburban Conference selection at Carl Sandburg High School under head coach David Vales, helping the Eagles win four regional titles and three conference crowns as a four-year starter. A two-time Chicago Sun Times Top 50 pick, Buczek received national recognition from PrepVolleyball.com as a Sophomore 79 High Honorable Mention and Freshman 59 High Honorable Mention. Buczek also competed for 1st Alliance in club volleyball under head coach Beth Keck, helping the 16 Silver team place third at the AAU championships and fifth at the JVDA championships. Her 17 Silver team also took fifth at the USAV Nationals.
“Jenny will be looked at to come in and help shore up our setting,” said Conley. “She’s very athletic and has a good volleyball mind.”
Engleman competed at Oak Hills High School under head coach Jim Delong, garnering First Team All-Greater Miami Conference honors after leading the GMC in blocks as a junior and senior. She also earned Third Team All-City recognition for the Highlanders. Englemen played for Cincy Classics under head coach Cristina Webb in club volleyball, helping the squad earn a trip to the AAU championships in 2010.
“Lauren is going to be able to compete for a middle position as well as right side,” said Conley. “She’s excellent at going off the slide and her blocking is incredible.”
Reikow received all-conference and all-area honors as a junior and senior at Holland High School under head coach Mark VanHarmelen. She was named team MVP for the Dutch.
“Liz is going to able to come in and compete right away for a spot in the middle,” said Conley. “She’s got really good size and instincts and could become a tremendous blocker and a real solid force.”
The Golden Flashes finished the 2010 season with an overall record of 13-19, placing third in the Mid-American Conference East Division with a 6-10 record after finishing the regular season strong on a three-match winning streak.
August 6, 2010
OAK HILLS
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball adds
Maher to 2011 recruiting class
The Georgetown College volleyball team has announced that Caraline Maher has become their third signee in the recruiting class of 2011. The 6-foot-0 middle blocker is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a senior at Oak Hills High School.
Maher will join high school teammate Rachel Eubanks to give the Tigers two dynamic frontcourt weapons for the future. Like Eubanks, Maher has been a varsity starter at Oak Hills since her freshman year, leading the Highlanders to a Greater Miami Conference (GMC) Championship in 2007 and a runner-up finish in 2009. Maher completed the 2009 season among the team leaders in kills (137), hitting efficiency (.244) and blocks per game (0.97). Her 0.97 blocking average also ranked among the league leaders in the GMC.
Along with her team’s success, Maher has received numerous athletic and academic honors. Her accolades include being named all-conference and a Cincinnati Enquirer All-Star in 2009. She was also nominated for the Highlander Coaches Award in both 2008 and 2009. During the 2010 spring semester, Maher became the first volleyball player at Oak Hills to be nominated for the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Leadership Award.
“Caraline is a perfect fit for Georgetown both academically and athletically” GC coach Nick Griffin said. “We’ve been fortunate to have some tremendously talented middle blockers in our program, and Caraline will be another exciting player to watch. She jumps very well, has great lateral speed and runs one of the best slides I’ve seen in recent years. Her athleticism should allow her to thrive in our offensive and defensive systems.”
Maher also brings six years of high-level club experience to Georgetown, four of those seasons with the Cincy Classics Volleyball Club. Her teams had two Top 10 finishes at the JVDA National Championships in 2007 and 2009, while her 17-Red team won the Red Division at the 2010 AAU National Championships. The 2010 club season also saw Classics win the OVR Regional Championship, place second at the MAVA Pre-National Invitational and finish sixth at the JVA Mideast Power League.
When asked why she chose Georgetown over a number of D1 programs, Caraline said, “I like the small town feel of campus, and the family atmosphere of the team, coaches, and faculty. Georgetown is close to my home in Cincinnati, but just far enough away. I also really respect Coach Griffin and their strong competitive volleyball program. They have an incredible history and tradition, and I want to be a part of that!”
Caraline is considering a degree in either biology, zoology or pre-law. Her parents are Tracy and Tammy Maher
