University of Northern Colorado Athletics
UNC Inks Two Attackers
11/14/2024 4:49:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
GREELEY, Colo. - Shelby Schoenbeck and Leila Ballard joined the 2025 recruiting class, head coach Lyndsey Oates announced Wednesday.
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"We are excited about our 2025 recruiting class, which adds depth at the attacking positions," Oates said. "They are both good students, high-character individuals and athletes who want to compete for championships."Â
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Schoenbeck, a middle blocker from Peoria, Arizona, tallied 271 kills, with a .426 hitting percentage through 108 games during her senior campaign.
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She netted 112 blocks, including 22 solo rejections for Sunrise Mountain High School.
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"Shelby is a very natural blocker who uses her length well," Oates said. She also has good arm speed as we like to recruit offensive middles.
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Schoenbeck carried a 3.56 GPA into her final year of high school and plans on majoring in business with entrepreneurship.
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Ballard, an outside hitter from Saugus, California, joins the Bears after winning two league titles through her junior campaign.
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In 119 sets so far this season, she tallied 615 kills at Saugus High School, ranking 64th in the nation, with a .325 hitting percentage and 77 service aces. Defensively, Ballard recorded 374 digs and 41 blocks in 119 sets played.
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"Leila is an overall great athlete," Oates said. "She is a great defender for an attacker and has great arm speed."
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She has a 4.1 GPA and her degree interests include business and psychology.
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"We are excited about our 2025 recruiting class, which adds depth at the attacking positions," Oates said. "They are both good students, high-character individuals and athletes who want to compete for championships."Â
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Schoenbeck, a middle blocker from Peoria, Arizona, tallied 271 kills, with a .426 hitting percentage through 108 games during her senior campaign.
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She netted 112 blocks, including 22 solo rejections for Sunrise Mountain High School.
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"Shelby is a very natural blocker who uses her length well," Oates said. She also has good arm speed as we like to recruit offensive middles.
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Schoenbeck carried a 3.56 GPA into her final year of high school and plans on majoring in business with entrepreneurship.
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Ballard, an outside hitter from Saugus, California, joins the Bears after winning two league titles through her junior campaign.
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In 119 sets so far this season, she tallied 615 kills at Saugus High School, ranking 64th in the nation, with a .325 hitting percentage and 77 service aces. Defensively, Ballard recorded 374 digs and 41 blocks in 119 sets played.
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"Leila is an overall great athlete," Oates said. "She is a great defender for an attacker and has great arm speed."
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She has a 4.1 GPA and her degree interests include business and psychology.
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