Head Coach Lindsay Hill announced today of three seniors who signed NJCAA National Letters of Intent with the Greyhound Volleyball program. Sarah Williams, Jacy Ermel, and Haylee Toothman will join the Greyhounds in the fall of 2012.
Williams is a 5-8 outside hitter from Topeka, Kansas. She played high school volleyball for Washburn Rural High School, coached by Kevin Bordewick. She also plays club volleyball for Topeka Elite, coached by Kate Hampson. Williams helped lead her team to the Kansas State Championship this past year as a senior. She is the daughter of Rebecca Cushing and Phil Williams. She is undecided on a major at this time. "I chose Fort Scott to continue my playing career because I believe in Coach Hill's vision," Williams stated.
"I have had the chance to watch Sarah grow throughout her high school career. She will do great things at Fort Scott. She brings competitiveness, athleticism and leadership – she is the complete package. She was a very sought after OH in this conference, we are extremely excited that she chose us," said Coach Hill.
Ermel is a 6-0 outside hitter from Uniontown, Kansas. She played high school volleyball for Uniontown High School, coached by Jackie Hall. She also plays club volleyball for FS Juniors, coached by Taylyn Schwartz. Ermel was an All-Conference Player for Uniontown. She is the daughter of Jo and Jim Ermel. Ermel plans on majoring in Massage Therapy upon graduation of FSCC.
"Jacy is another athlete that I have had the chance to work with over the past several summers. She is a great athlete with her best years still to come. She has the skills to play all the way around and her size will give her a huge advantage in this conference. It is great that Jacy is a great local talent that wanted to stay close to home," said Coach Hill.
Toothman is a 5-8 outside hitter from Shawnee, Kansas. She played high school volleyball for Maranatha Academy, coached by Karla Stockard. She also plays club volleyball for KC Explosion for Kathy Cox. Toothman is a four year starter for Marantha and was selected First Team All-Conference in 2009, 2010 and 2011. She was also chosen 2010 Second Team All Johnson County Sun selection. Toothman holds her high school career kills and digs record. She is the daughter of Mark and Brenda Toothman. She plans on majoring in Elementary Education. Toothman made this comment, "After visiting the campus and speaking with Coach Hill and Coach Jordan, I felt that Fort Scott would be a perfect school for me to begin my collegiate volleyball career. Their commitment to the program and strong emphasis on education made it a clear choice."
"Haylee is an unselfish competitor and a tremendous ball control player. She can play anywhere on the court, making her very versatile. Haylee is a very coachable athlete, I look for her to grow and progress a great deal in our training system," stated Coach Hill.