The Lawrence University volleyball team will add three new faces when it takes to the court in September, Vikings coach Matt Schoultz announced today.
Appleton native Presley Neuman, Elizabeth (Betsy) Sorensen of Northfield, Minn., and Kayla Storm of Hickman, Neb., are new to the team.
“The 2011 class has talent and experience,” Schoultz said. “This class will help us offensively and defensively at the net. I am extremely excited about this group of players and how they fit into our team.”
Presley Neuman, Appleton, Wis./Menasha St. Mary Central High School, 5-11, middle hitter
Neuman was a three-year varsity player and three-year letter winner for St. Mary Central. A team captain as a senior, Neuman led her team in blocks, kills and aces in her final prep season. A two-time All-Olympian Conference selection, Neuman was a second-team pick as a senior and earned honorable mention as a junior. She also was selected as the team’s Most Valuable Player. Neuman also played one year of varsity basketball and earned four letters playing soccer. Named St. Mary Central Female Athlete of the Year, Neuman also has been named to the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and received High Honors. Neuman has played club volleyball for Fox Valley Thunder Volleyball Club, and is the daughter of Michael, a Lawrence alumnus, and Nicole Neuman. She plans to major in biology (pre-medicine).
Elizabeth (Betsy) Sorensen, Faribault, Minn./Northfield High School, 6-0, middle/outside hitter
Sorensen was a three-year varsity player and three-year letter winner for Northfield. Sorensen also has been a manager for the track team and assisted with athletic training at Northfield. Sorensen excelled in the classroom, earning a spot on the “A” honor roll every year and an academic letter award. Sorensen has played club volleyball for Northern Lights Volleyball Club, Northfield JO’s and Hammerhead Volleyball Club. The daughter of Troy and Jennifer Sorensen, she plans to major in Spanish and biology (pre-medicine).
Kayla Storm, Hickman, Neb./Norris High School, 5-8, outside hitter/defensive specialist
Storm was a two-year varsity player and two-year letter winner for Norris, where she served as team captain as a senior. Storm led her team in kills her junior year and in digs this past season. Storm was voted her team’s best defensive player and earned All-Eastern Midlands Conference honors. Storm was named to the Academic All-State team, is a member of National Honor Society and a recipient the President’s Award. Storm has played club volleyball for Lincoln Magic Volleyball Club and High Flyers Volleyball Club. The daughter of Jeremy Marteney, she plans to major in anthropology.
Lawrence opens its season Sept. 2 when the Vikings travel to compete in the UW-Eau Claire Tournament.