2013 Blazer Volleyball Program

A Century of ConneCtion

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Saint Benedict Profile

2012 Blazer Volleyball Team

Benedictine Tradition

CSB Quick Facts

Season Outlook

Blazer Volleyball Coaches

2013 Blazer Athlete Profiles

2012 MIAC Volleyball Stats

Blazer Volleyball Record Book

CSB Athletic Staff

Blazer Volleyball History

The MIAC

Blazer Backers

2012 Blazer Fall Sports Schedule

Equal Opportunity at CSBThe College of Saint Benedict is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or handicap in accordance with the requirements of federal and state law. College of Saint Benedict is an equal opportunity employer and follows affirmative action policy in recruiting and hiring faculty and staff.

Conference/Membership AffiliationSince the 1985-86 school year, Saint Benedict has been a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on the Division III level and a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). The MIAC, which was founded in 1920 and sponsors championships in 25 teams, 13 for men and 12 for women, is recognized as one of the toughest NCAA Division III womens and mens intercollegiate athletic conferences in the country. The MIAC is a conference in which the athletes are students first, yet they still have the opportunity to reach any height to which their athletic abilities take them. As a component of NCAA Division III, no institution in the MIAC offers any athletic scholarships.

MIAC teams compete in several formats. Among these are round-robin play, round-robin tournaments and championship meets or tournaments.

Blazer Volleyball Game Day MagazineThis magazine is written and published by the CSB Athletic Media Relations department.

Writing and EditingPat McCabe, Athletic Media Relations DirectorCalvin Herold 14, Athletic Media Relations Assistant

Layout and Design Pat McCabe, Athletic Media Relations DirectorCalvin Herold 14, Athletic Media Relations AssistantBea Lund 13, IA Communications Intern

Advertising/SponsorshipsHeather Pieper-Olson, Director of Annual GivingCarol Howe-Veenstra, Athletic DirectorErin Geier 14, Assistant to the Athletic Director

On the Cover: Chelsea Rachel 14, Lexi Alm 14Inset: Victoria Nass 15, Taya Kockelman 15, Sophie Stangl 15, Kendra Coleman 14, Lexi Rinde 15Photos by Greg Smith

SCOOT HENNENAccount Manager

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Leadership for Change Wisdom for a LifetimeThe College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., was founded by Benedictine Sisters in 1913. The college was uniquely and specifically formed by women for women. Saint Benedict was the 13th womens college in the United States and today is one of only 64 womens colleges in the country. Whether in the classroom, at a sporting event, or living in the residence halls, CSB seeks to incorporate learning experiences inspired by the Catholic and Benedictine tradition.

The Saint Benedict experience creates a sense of community rarely seen at other colleges. It provides a safe and comfortable environment ideal for inquiring, learning and growing.

Located in the heart of central Minnesota lake country and surrounded by 3,500 acres of pure forests and wholesome prairies, Saint Benedict is just minutes away from the St. Cloud metro area and an hour drive from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Students experience the benefits of small town modesty, while enjoying the convenient access of a big city.

The College of Saint Benedict has a unique partnership with Saint Johns University, a mens college located four miles away. The schools are nationally recognized Catholic liberal arts colleges and ranked as two of the top three Catholic colleges in the nation. We share one academic program, and students attend classes together on both campuses. This integrated learning experience combines a challenging academic program with extensive opportunities for international study, leadership, service learning, spiritual growth, and cultural and athletic involvement.

Both schools are dedicated to the development of a person as a whole. Offering single-gender and co-educational experiences, each strive to meet the distinct needs of women and men. Another advantage of this partnership is the expansion of resources for both institutions. CSB and SJU provide the education and opportunities of a large university accompanied with the individual attention of a small private college.

Saint Benedict strives to present students with opportunities to explore, stretch, and challenge their personal excellence. By developing their intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical helath, our goal is to enable every woman to achieve her utmost potential.

The College of Saint Benedicts mission is to foster integrated learning, exceptional leadership for change, and wisdom for a lifetime.

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5-6 | FyDefensive Specialist

Esko, Minn.

5-10 | Sr.Middle / Right HitterPelican Rapids, Minn.

5-7 | Sr.Outside Hitter / Libero

Maple Lake, Minn.

5-7 | Sr.Setter

Savage, Minn.

5-11 | Sr.Outside HitterStacy, Minn.

5-7 | So.Defensive Specialist / Libero

Omaha, Neb.

6-0 | Jr.Setter

Minneota, Minn.

5-11 | Jr.Middle BlockerBabbitt, Minn.

6-0 | Jr.Middle BlockerWinsted, Minn.

5-8 | Jr.Outside / Right SideMinnetonka, Minn.

6-0 | Jr.Middle BlockerBuffalo, Minn.

6-1 | SOMiddle Blocker

Broomfield, Colo.

5-6 | Jr.Defensive Specialist

Lakeville, Minn.

5-5 | Jr.Libero

Woodbury, Minn.

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#15 mary FraNz

#5 chelsea rachel

#6 KathryN Gaydos #8 Bailey ryKKeN #9 cassie yuricK #10 taya KocKelmaN

#11 callie NeumaNN #12 sophie staNGl #13 lexi alm #14 Kelly daVeNport

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#16 melissa Koop

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2013 Blazer Volleyball Roster# name yr PoS Hometown High School

1 Victoria Nass JR DS Fairbault, Minn. Bethlehem Academy

2 Kendra Coleman SR MH/RH Pelican Rapids, Minn. Pelican Rapids H.S.

3 Laura Schmitt SO OH Chaska, Minn. Waconia H.S.

4 Meghan Koop FY OH Roseville, Minn. Roseville H.S.

5 Chelsea Rachel SR L Maple Lake, Minn. Maple Lake H.S.

6 Kathryn Gaydos SR S Savage, Minn. Prior Lake H.S.

7 Kallyn Knutson FY DS Esko, Minn. Lincoln H.S.

8 Bailey Rykken JR MB Babbitt, Minn. Babbit-Embarrass H.S.

9 CassieYurick JR L Woodbury, Minn. East Ridge H.S.

10 Taya Kockelman JR S Minneota, Minn. Minneota H.S.

11 Callie Neumann JR MB Winsted, Minn. Holy Trinity H.S.

12 Sophie Stangl JR MB Buffalo, Minn. Buffalo H.S.

13 Lexi Alm SR OH Stacy, Minn. Forest Lake H.S.

14 Kelly Davenport JR S Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville South H.S.

15 Mary Franz SO MB/RH Broomfield, Colo. Holy Family H.S.

16 Melissa Koop FY OH Roseville, Minn. Roseville H.S.

17 Taylor Haag SO DS/L Omaha, Neb. Marian H.S.

18 Lexi Rinde JR OH/RS Minnetonka, Minn. Orono H.S.

19 Elizabeth Waugh FY DS/OH Rochester, Minn. Stewartville H.S.

Head Coach Nicole Hess 4th season

Assistant Coach Amanda Anderson 10th season

Assistant Coach Theresa Naumann 4th season

Assistant Coach Heather Pieper-Olson 1st season


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AWAreneSS of GoDTo look for God not in the abstract but in the ordinary events of every day.

CoMMunity liVinGTo become who we are by our relationships with others.

DiGnity of WorKTo appreciate the dignity of work in Gods creation.

HoSPitAlityTo offer warmth, acceptance, and joy in welcoming others.

JuStiCeTo work toward a just order in our immediate environment and in the larger society.

liSteninGTo hear keenly and sensitively the voices of persons and all created beings. MoDerAtionTo be content with living simply and finding balance in work, prayer, and leisure.

PeACeTo strive for peace on all levels: with self, others, and God.

reSPeCt for PerSonSTo respect each person regardless of class, background, or professional skill.

StABilityTo cultivate rootedness and a shared sense of mission.

SteWArDSHiPTo appreciate and care lovingly for the goods of this place.

Benedictine Values

The 1970s were a time of change, revolution, and transformation. Increased influence of the womens movement, heightened concern over the environment, and improved space exploration were just a few of the headlines.

Saint Benedict was changing too.

In the 1976-77 season, the Saint Benedict volleyball team decided they would like their colors to be red and white. Known as the Bennies of the College of Saint Benedict, they also decided they wanted a new moniker. So, they held a contest to find a new nickname.

CSB students were invited to submit ideas, and student-athletes selected the one they liked best.

Blazers, submitted by first-year student Mary Haffner, was chosen as the official sports name. This was a perfect fit as it flawlessly described the hard work, determination, and success of the trailblazing women who founded the college.

These sisters blazed their way through a field of uncertainty and unknown land to settle in Minnesota in 1856. They went on to establish the largest Benedictine community in the United States. They also built hundreds of hospitals, schools, orphanages -- and the College of Saint Benedict in 1913.

Blazers pays tribute to the courageous, strong, and bold women of the past and gives encouragement and pride to the women of the future.

The BlazersCourageous, strong & bold

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Location: St. Joseph, MinnesotaChartered/Founded: 1887/1913Enrollment: 2,056 (undergraduates)

Varsity Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball

Facility/Capacity: Claire Lynch Hall/1,000

National Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIAthletic Conference Affiliation: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)

Faculty:294 full-time; 65 part-time. 80 percent of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their field.

Academic Programs: More than 60 areas of study with 36 majors and 32 minor programs. Semester schedule. Liberal arts curriculum. Bachelor of arts, bachelor of science in nursing.

Student/faculty ratio: 12:1, average class size is 20.

Multicultural/International: CSB has 132 international students which equates to 6.3% of the total headcount. Multicultural/American students of color percentage: 9.6 percent; international percentage: 6.4 percent; number of countries represented: 42; number of international students: 132.

International Study: We offer 17 semester-long international study programs to 14 countries on 6 continents: Australia, Austria, Chile, China, England, France, Greece, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Spain, and South Africa. In addition, the colleges sponsor over 20 short-term international programs around the world each year. CSB and SJU rank second nationally in semester-long study abroad participation among baccalaureate institutions for total number of study abroad students. More than 66% of CSB students participate in one of the colleges semester-long programs.

CSB Volleyball FactsTeam Name: BlazersColors: Red and WhiteHead Coach: Nicole Hess (4rd season)Assistant Coaches: Amanda Anderson, Thersea Naumann, Heather Pieper-Olson2012 Overall Record: 29-62012 MIAC Record: 10-12012 MIAC Finish: Second

CSB Athletics DirectoryCSB Athletics: (320) 363-5301Athletic Director: Carol Howe-Veenstra (320) 363-5201Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance: Nicole Hess (320) 363-5286Assistant Athletic Director, Events: Steve Kimble (320) 363-5873Athletic Department Coordinator: Deanne Hollermann (320) 363-5701MIAC Faculty Athletics Representative: Dr. LuAnn Reif (320) 363-5168Athletic Recruiting Coordinator: Mike Durbin (320) 363-5073Home Contest Manager: Rachael Click (320) 363-5724

Athletic Media RelationsDirector: Pat McCabe (320) 363-5151Office Assistants:Calvin Herold, Emily Lueck, Teddy Menor, (320) 363-5151Katie Miller, Katie Minnehan, Alex Wald

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Head CoachesBasketball: Mike Durbin (320) 363-5073Cross Country: Robin Balder-Lanoue (320) 363-5514Golf: Daryl Schomer (320) 363-5301Hockey: Jennifer Kranz (320) 363-5870Soccer: Steve Kimble (320) 363-5873Softball: Rachael Click (320) 363-5724Swimming and Diving: Dan Eckberg (320) 363-5169Tennis: Scott Larsen (320) 363-5301Track and Field: Robin Balder-Lanoue (320) 363-5514Volleyball: Nicole Hess (320) 363-5286


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The Blazer volleyball team looks to build on last years success, and take another step forward in 2013.

Coming off a 29 win season and berths in both the MIAC Championship game and the NCAA Regional final, the expectations only rise for the Saint Benedict volleyball team in 2013.

For us, its awesome, coming off a year like we had last year, head coach Nicole Hess said. But were starting out at 0-0, and everybody has a new outlook. Were starting over and we have a new group that is getting used to how we do things and everybody starts from the same spot. Just because we were successful last year does not automatically mean that well be successful this year.

The Blazers were 29-6 overall last year, with a 10-1 mark in MIAC play to place second in the regular season. That lone conference loss came to rival St. Thomas, who also bettered the Blazers in the championship match of the conference tournament. After falling in three in the regular season, the Blazers and Tommies battled in an epic five-set thriller in the postseason, showing the growth of a young team throughout the year.

That match also set the stage for the NCAA Regional tournament, where the two teams met for the third time. The Blazers advanced to the Regional Final for the first time since 2008, falling in four to the Tommies, but left with excitement and confidence to build on for 2013.

Nicole Hess returns for her fourth season at the helm after the best season of her career in 2012, and welcomes back all seven starters and each top reserve.

Senior outside hitter Lexi Alm and junior setter Taya Kockelman headline that group after each earned First Team All-Region and Honorable Mention All-American Honors last year.

After splitting time as a first-year in 2011, Kockelman took full control of the offense last season, and is eager to handle the reigns again. She racked up 1370 total assists a year ago, leading the MIAC in the category while ranking fifth in the nation with 11.14 assists per set.

Im really excited, we have really good hitters this year, Kockelman said. And we have some new ones so its fun to mix it up a little. Our passers are really good and Im really confident this year. Last year it was a little nerve-racking, but this year coming back, I have a lot more confidence in myself and my hitters.

Alm was her favorite target last season, as she set the senior for a league high 470 kills throughout the year. She collected her 1,000th career kill in the season finale and is expected to be one of the top performers in the MIAC again this season.

We just take it one game at a time and one practice at a time, Alm said. We worked hard in the offseason to get better and the coaches are helping us to push harder in practice and set higher standards as well.

Up front for the Blazers, Alm wont be alone, as fellow senior Chelsea Rachel and junior Lexi Rinde return outside. Rinde is a two-time defending All-MIAC selection

Anytime that you have that consistency and there is not a lot of change, thats really helpful and important, Hess said.

The defense should again be paced by libero Victoria Nass. One of the most productive liberos in the conference, Nass set a new CSB record for digs last season with 765 and ranked first in the MIAC and sixth in the nation. Just another piece of the impressive nucleus that the Blazers return.

There will be no easing into the schedule this season, as the Blazers host a Labor Day tournament in the first weekend of the season, featuring a field of seven that includes three other teams that were in the NCAA tournament at the end of last season. As the season wears on, playing in one of the best conferences and regions in the country has the Blazers well aware of the challenge that faces them to continue their success.

Im just a firm believer that if you want to be one of the better teams you have to play those teams, Hess said. I really like playing a tough schedule right away because it shows us our weaknesses and areas that we can improve on. So its awesome, our gym is going to be rocking, we have really great teams coming in and the atmosphere should be fantastic. For us its really important that we set the standards and expectations early and when youre playing really good teams that only helps you.

Taking Another Step 2013 Outlook

Taya Kockelman (10) and Lexi Alm (13) return after earning Honorable Mention All-America honors in 2012.

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Theresa Naumann begins her fourth year as an assistant coach for the Blazers. A four-year volleyball player at CSB, Naumann was a senior captain for the Blazers and averaged 0.63 blocks per game her junior and senior years. She graduated in 2008 with a degree in nutrition.

A native of Columbia Heights, Minn., Naumann is a 2004 graduate of Totino-Grace High School, where she was a two-time all-conference selection in volleyball and captained her volleyball, basketball, and softball teams. Naumann works as an assistant director of admissions at CSB/SJU.

Amanda Anderson enters her 10th year with the Blazer volleyball team as an assistant coach in 2013. She provides extensive experience in coaching and playing volleyball at the collegiate level.

In her nine years with the program, the Blazers have posted a 197-78 overall record, with a 73-27

mark in MIAC play. She was a part of the 2009 MIAC Championship, the 2008 Elite Eight, three MIAC runner-up teams, and another two teams who finished third in the conference.

Andersons resume has depth in coaching experience. In 2003-04 Anderson was the head coach at Central Cass High School and has coached numerous camps across Minnesota and North Dakota including North Dakota State University, University of Minnesota Duluth and Minnesota State.

Anderson was a member of the North Dakota State womens volleyball team from 1999-2002. The four year letter winner helped guide the Bison to a 29-3 overall record her senior year.

A 2003 graduate of North Dakota State University, Anderson received a Bachelor of Science degree in human performance and fitness, with a minor in business and received a Master of Science degree in sports administration from St. Cloud State University in 2008.

Along with her coaching responsibilities, Anderson serves as assistant campus recreation director at CSB.

Nicole Hess begins her fourth season as head coach of the Blazer volleyball team in 2013, coming off a career year in 2012.

The 2009 MIAC Coach of the Year charted her first career 20-win season on Oct. 13 and before the year was over had the Blazers at 29, marking

the second-highest win total in program history, and best since the 2008 Elite Eight season. She also had the Blazers just one win shy of their first Elite Eight since 2008, falling in four sets to eventual National Champion, St. Thomas.

She led the Blazers into the 2012 MIAC Tournament Championship match, where they fell in five to champion St. Thomas. The Blazer went 10-1 in the regular season, also finishing second to the Tommies.

Hess enters the season with a 129-163 career record, which includes a 65-31 mark at CSB, and a 24-9 record in MIAC games since taking over the Blazers.

In her three seasons at the helm, she has never had a losing season, leading the Blazers into the MIAC Tournament each season and into the NCAA tournament in each of the last two. At the end of the 2012 season, the Blazers were ranked No. 18 by the AVCA, the highest final season ranking of her career.

Lexi Alm and Taya Kockelman became the first two Blazer All-Americans under Hess guidance in 2012, as each earned Honorable Mention honors from the AVCA. In Hess three seasons, her players have earned seven All-MIAC honors, and nine Academic All-MIAC honors.

In her second season as head coach, Hess led the Blazers to an 8-3 MIAC record with an 18-13 overall mark. The Blazers tied for third place in the MIAC and advanced to the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament. On Nov. 1, 2011, Hess earned her 100th career coaching victory with a 3-1 win over Gustavus in the first round of the MIAC playoffs.

During her first year as head coach, Hess led the Blazers to a 6-5 MIAC record and 18-12 overall mark, which clinched a MIAC Playoff berth. CSB upended Saint Marys 3-1 in the first round but fell to eventual conference champion St. Olaf 3-2 in the semifinals.

Hess came to CSB in 2012 from St. Catherine where she was the head coach from 2003-09. She inherited a rebuilding Wildcat program and made great progress in her seven seasons there. During the last two seasons the Wildcats won more than 10 games for the first time since 1996.

As a collegiate player, Hess achieved success as a four-time All-MIAC honoree at St. Olaf College. She was a three-time member of the All-Region team and in 2001 was selected to the AVCA All-America second team. Hess holds school records in career kills (2,041), career hitting percentage (.352), kills in a season (573) and hitting percentage in a season (.392). She graduated from St. Olaf in 2002 with a Bachelors Degree in social studies education. Prior to coaching at St. Catherine, Hess was an assistant volleyball coach at the University of St. Thomas for one season, in which they won the MIAC Championship.

Hess believes discipline is integral to any successful program. Trust, respect and integrity are equally as important as physical strength and talent. Hess develops a supportive, yet challenging environment in which her teams can grow. Every practice, game and season is an opportunity to develop individually and collectively.

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Along with her head coaching position, Hess is an assistant athletic director at CSB. She is married to Paul Hess, who is employed by Milacron based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They have been married for nine years and have three children two sons and one daughter.

Heather Pieper-Olson joins the Blazer volleyball program in 2013, working with the middle hitters.

She begam working with the program late in the 2012 season, joing the Blazers on their run to the NCAA Regional Final.

At CSB Pieper-Olson is the senior director of Advancement.

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2012: Named AVCA Honorable Mention All-American ... named ACVA First Team All-Region named to the All-MIAC team earned Academic All-Conference Honors 2012-13 Blazer Athlete of the Year ... MIAC Hitter of the Week on Sept. 4 earned her 1,000 kill finished 36th in the nation in kills per set with 3.82 led the MIAC in kills with 470 finished sixth in the MIAC in digs with 541 finished eighth in the MIAC in service aces with 40 led the Blazers in kills and service aces led CSB in points with 546 career high 21 kills against UW-Stevens Point on Oct. 12 career high 27 digs against Northwestern on Sept. 7 appeared in 123 sets for the Blazers notched 26 assists.

2011: Career high 16 kills against Gustavus on Sept. 9 appeared in 115 sets for the Blazers ranked third on team with 325 kills and averaged 2.83 kills per set compiled 18 service aces had 300 digs notched 43 blocks.

2010: Alm appeared in 89 sets for the Blazers. She was second for CSB with 3.25 digs per set for a total of 289 digs and third in kills with 207 for 2.33 kills per set. She recorded a .161 hitting percentage (4th for CSB) and six double-doubles over the course of the season. Alm had a season-high 15 kills on September 17 against St. Catherine and a season-high 22 digs on October 1 against Wartburg.

High School: A 2010 graduate of Forest Lake High School, Alm was coached by Sherri Alm. She participated in volleyball (four years), basketball (three years), and softball (four years). She was a three time All-Conference selection, two-time captain and All-State nominee in volleyball. Alm was named team MVP in basketball

along with All-Conference and three time basketball All-State Academic. She was also All-Conference in softball.

Personal: Daughter of Sherri Alm of Stacy, Minn ... enjoys sports and watching movies ... also an All-Region and All-MIAC player on the CSB softball team ... majoring in art and psychology.

5-11 | SeniorOutside HitterStacy, Minn.

Forest Lake H.S.

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Year SP K K/s E TA PCT A A/s Digs D/s Blocks B/s SA SA/s2010 89 207 2.33 95 695 .161 11 0.12 289 3.25 37 0.42 9 0.102011 115 325 2.83 127 998 .198 27 0.23 300 2.61 43 0.37 18 0.162012 123 470 3.82 176 1431 .205 26 0.21 541 4.40 52 0.42 40 0.33Total 327 1,002 3.06 398 3124 .193 64 0.20 1130 3.46 132 0.40 67 0.20


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2012: Earned Academic All-Conference Honors tied for seventh in the MIAC in blocks with 91 led the Blazers in blocks appeared in 99 sets for Saint Benedict notched 150 kills.

2011: Led the Blazers in blocks with 69 career high 13 kills against UW-Eau Claire on Sept. 3 appeared in 93 sets notched 120 kills for CSB had 40 digs compiled 69 blocks.

2010: Coleman appeared in seven sets for CSB and collected two kills on two attempts for 1.000 hitting percentage. She also recorded one block.

High School: A 2010 graduate of Pelican Rapids High School, Coleman was coached by Chris Coleman. She participated in volleyball (four years), basketball (four years) and track and field (four years) during her athletic career at Pelican Rapids. In volleyball, she was a four year team MVP, MVP of the conference and All-State Honorable Mention. Coleman was named MVP in basketball, captain of the team and was All-Conference. She was also a four year team MVP in track as well as a state participant and All-Conference.

Personal: Dughter of Chris and Jim Coleman of Pelican Rapids, Minn. ... enjoys swimming, wakeboarding, fishing, horseback riding, hiking and reading ... also an All-MIAC javelin thrower on the CSB track and field team ... majoring in biology/pre-physical therapy.

2012: Appeared in five sets for the Blazers had two kills produced 21 assists had three digs.

2011: All-MIAC Sportsmanship team appeared in 100 sets for CSB produced 475 set assists had nine service aces compiled 145 digs.

2010: Gaydos was named MIAC Rookie of the Year and received All-MIAC recognition. She appeared in all 110 sets and was third in the MIAC with 10.53 assists per set, 1159 total set assists. Gaydos was fourth for CSB with 44 blocks and contributed 58 kills and 21 service aces. She recorded a season-high 53 set assists on October 2 against Cornell. Gaydos contributed 50 assists on two occasions - September 17 against St. Catherine and October 22 at St. Olaf. She had a season-high seven kills on September 29 at Macalester and was named MIAC Player of the Week on September 27.

High School: A 2010 graduate of Prior Lake High School, Gaydos was coached by Mike Dean. She participated in volleyball (four years) during her athletic career at Prior Lake High School, where she was two-time All-Conference.

Personal: Gaydos is the daughter of JoAnn and Drew Gaydos of Prior Lake, Minn. She enjoys reading and watching movies. She is majoring in history and economics.

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Savage, Minn.Prior Lake H.S.

#6KathrynGaydos

Year SP K K/s E TA PCT A A/s Digs D/s Blocks B/s SA SA/s2010 9 2 0.22 0 2 1.000 0 0.00 1 0.11 1 0.11 0 0.002011 93 120 1.29 54 355 .186 3 0.03 40 0.43 69 0.74 1 0.012012 99 150 1.52 75 438 .171 3 0.03 42 0.42 91 0.92 0 0.00Total 201 272 1.35 129 795 .180 6 0.02 83 0.41 161 0.80 1 0.00

Year SP K K/s E TA PCT A A/s Digs D/s Blocks B/s SA SA/s2010 110 58 0.53 42 225 .071 1158 10.53 172 1.56 44 0.40 21 0.192011 100 19 0.19 9 69 .145 475 4.75 145 1.45 0 0.00 9 0.092012 5 2 .40 0 3 .667 21 4.20 3 0.60 0 0.00 0 0.00Total 215 79 0.37 51 297 .094 1654 7.69 320 1.49 44 0.20 30 0.14

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Maple Lake, Minn.Maple Lake H.S.

#5ChelseaRachel

2012: Career high nine kills against UW-Stout on Aug. 31 appeared in 124 sets for the Blazers had 178 kills earned 46 assists produced 25 service aces had 458 digs earned 25 blocks.

2011: MIAC Setter/Libero of the Week Oct. 24 ranked sixth in MIAC in digs with 196 and 4.56 per game led the Blazers in digs with 599 and averaged 5.12 per set career high 36 digs against Gustavus on Sept. 9 appeared in 117 sets for CSB earned 29 service aces.

2010: Rachel appeared in 58 sets, contributed 16 service aces and was third for CSB with 3.1 digs per set. She recorded double-digit digs in nine of her 18 matches played and recorded a season-high 24 digs on October 30 at Concordia-Moorhead. Rachel was named the teams Most Improved Player.

High School: A 2010 graduate of Maple Lake High School, Rachel was coached by Marty Kiebel. She participated in volleyball (five years), gymnastics (three years), and softball (five years). In volleyball, she was the team captain, All-Conference three years, All-Academic four years and holds school records for most career kills, career ace serves, and career digs. In gymnastics, Rachel was the team captain, state participant and All-State honorable mention. In softball, she was the team captain, four years All-Conference, state tournament participant, a member of the All-State tournament team and participated in the softball All-Star game.

Personal: Rachel is the daughter of Julie and Don Rachel of Maple Lake, Minn. She enjoys sports, rollerblading, shopping, running, being on the lake, and spending time with friends. She is majoring in business administration.Year SP K K/s E TA PCT A A/s Digs D/s Blocks B/s SA SA/s2010 58 8 0.14 18 74 -.135 7 0.12 179 3.09 3 0.05 16 0.282011 117 3 0.03 5 22 -.091 33 0.28 599 5.12 0 0.00 29 0.252012 124 178 1.44 106 676 .107 46 .037 458 3.69 25 0.20 25 0.20Total 299 189 0.63 129 772 -.125 86 0.29 1236 4.13 28 0.09 70 0.23

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5-6 | JuniorDef. Specialist

Lakeville, Minn.Lakeville South H.S.

#14Kelly

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2012: Career high 20 digs against Concordia-Moorhead on Oct. 27 appeared in 123 sets for the Blazers notched five kills produced 34 assists had 31 service aces earned 312 digs.

2011: Appeared in 11 sets for Saint Benedict compiled six digs.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Lakeville South High School, Davenport was coached by Jen Nelson. She participated in volleyball (five years) during her athletic career at Lakeville South. She was AVCA player of the week in 2009 and also received All-Conference honors. Davenport also served as captain for the volleyball team.

Personal: Davenport is the daughter of Nancy and Griff Davenport of Lakeville, Minn. She enjoys volleyball, scrapbooking, being on the lake and spending time with family and friends. She is majoring in elementary education with a focus in communication, art, and literature.

Year SP K K/s E TA PCT A A/s Digs D/s Blocks B/s SA SA/s2011 11 0 0.00 0 0 .000 0 0.00 6 0.55 0 0.00 0 0.002012 123 5 0.04 5 23 .000 34 0.28 312 2.54 0 0.00 31 0.25Total 134 5 0.04 5 23 0.00 34 .025 318 2.37 0 0.00 31 0.23

6-0 | JuniorSetter

Minneota, Minn.Minneota H.S.

#10Taya

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2012: Named AVCA Honorable Mention All-American ... ACVA First Team All-Region named to the All-MIAC team MIAC Setter of the Week on Oct. 22 finished fifth in the nation in assists per set with 11.14 led the MIAC in assists with 1370 led the Blazers in assists career high 51 assists against UW-Stevens Point on Oct. 12 career high 22 digs against UW-Stevens Point on Sept. 1 appeared in 123 sets for CSB had 129 kills notched 26 service aces had 357 digs and 54 blocks.

2011: Ranked eighth in MIAC in assists with 337 and averaged 7.85 assists per game led CSB in assists with 838 and averaged 7.16 assists per set career high 36 assists against Gustavus on Sept. 9 appeared in 117 sets compiled 161 kills and 24 service aces had 238 digs and 50 blocks.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Minneota High School, Kockelman was coached by Stephanie Hennen. She participated in volleyball (six years), basketball (six years) and golf (six years) during her athletic career at Minneota. Kockelman is a two-time All-Conference and All-State selection in volleyball. She was named independet All-Area player of the year as well as the Camden Conference player of the year in volleyball. Kockelman was a three-time All-Conference selection in basketball and was named independent All-Area first team. She is a four-time All-Conference selection in golf.

Personal: Kockelman is the daughter of Melissa and Dale Kockelman of Minneota, Minn. She enjoys basketball and golf. Kockelman is majoring in elementary education.Year SP K K/s E TA PCT A A/s Digs D/s Blocks B/s SA SA/s2011 117 161 1.38 57 457 .228 838 7.16 238 2.03 50 0.43 24 0.212012 123 129 1.05 36 337 .276 1370 11.14 357 2.90 54 0.44 26 0.21Total 240 290 1.21 93 794 .248 2208 9.20 595 2.48 104 0.43 50 0.21

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5-4 | JuniorLibero

Faribault, Minn.Bethlehem Academy

#1Victoria

Nass

2012: Finished sixth in the nation in digs per set with 6.17 MIAC Setter/Libero of the Week on Oct. 29 set the CSB single season digs record at 765 finished second in the MIAC in digs with 765 tied for ninth in the conference in service aces with 36 led the Blazers in digs career high 36 digs against UW-Stevens Point on Sept. 8 appeared in 124 sets for CSB had three kills produced 65 assists.

2011: Led Saint Benedict in service aces with 31 career high 20 digs against Gustavus on Sept. 9 appeared in 111 sets for CSB in her first season produce 279 digs.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Bethlehem Academy, Nass was coached by Franz Boelter. She participated in volleyball (four years) and basketball (two years) during her athletic career at Bethlehem Academy. She was selected to an All-State Tournament team, an All-State Team and an All-State Academic team. Nass also recorded over 1,000 digs during her career in which she received three All-Conference honors.

Personal: Nass is the daughter of Kathy and Pete Nass of Faribault, Minn. She enjoys volleyball and spending time with family and friends.

Year SP K K/s E TA PCT A A/s Digs D/s Blocks B/s SA SA/s2011 111 4 0.04 2 16 .125 20 0.18 279 2.51 0 0.00 31 0.282012 124 3 0.02 4 33 -.030 65 0.52 765 6.17 0 0.00 36 0.29Total 235 7 0.03 6 49 .020 85 0.36 1044 4.44 0 0.00 67 0.29

6-0 | JuniorMiddle BlockerWinsted, Minn.

Holy Trinity H.S.

#11Callie

Neumann

2012: Career high eight kills against UW-Stout on Aug. 31 appeared in 42 sets for the Blazers had 61 kills produced two assists acquired 11 digs had 22 blocks.

2011: Appeared in 94 sets for the Blazers produced 147 kills had 37 digs notched 65 blocks.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Holy Trinity High School, Neumann was coached by Emily Lynch. She participated in volleyball (four years), basketball (four years) and softball (two years) during her athletic career at Holy Trinity. She was an All-Conference and All-Conference Honorable Mention athlete in volleyball and basketball, as well as a captain for both teams.

Personal: Neumann is the daughter of Sue and Dean Neumann of Winsted, Minn. Her mother attended and brother are CSB/SJU graduates. She enjoys playing volleyball and basketball and spending time with family and friends. She is majoring in nutrition with a minor in communication.

Year SP K K/s E TA PCT A A/s Digs D/s Blocks B/s SA SA/s2011 94 147 1.56 79 438 .155 6 0.06 37 0.39 65 0.69 3 0.032012 42 61 1.45 39 189 .116 2 0.05 11 0.26 22 0.52 0 0.00Total 136 208 1.53 118 627 .144 8 0.06 48 0.35 87 0.64 3 0.02

6-0 | JuniorMiddle BlockerBuffalo, Minn.Buffalo H.S.

#12SophieStangl

2012: MIAC Hitter of the Week on Sept. 17 finished fifth in the MIAC in kills with 344 career high 19 kills against Bethel on Oct. 24 appeared in 123 sets for the Blazers notched four assists produced 63 digs picked up 83 blocks.

2011: Appeared in 24 sets for Saint Benedict compiled 21 kills and three set assists notched one dig.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Buffalo High School, Stangl was coached by Michelle Macalena. She participated in volleyball (four years), track and field (four years) and basketball (two years) during her athletic career at Buffalo. She was All-Conference and Academic All-Conference in both volleyball and track. Stangl was also a state basketball participant. She served as captain for the volleyball and track teams.

Personal: Stangl is the daughter of Mandy and John Stangl of Buffalo, Minn. She enjoys volleyball, track and field, scuba diving and reading. Stangle is majoring in individualized natural science - integrative health science with minor in pre-med and hispanic studies.Year SP K K/s E TA PCT A A/s Digs D/s Blocks B/s SA SA/s2011 24 21 0.88 16 78 .064 3 0.12 4 0.17 9 0.38 0 0.002012 123 344 2.80 121 891 .250 4 0.03 63 0.51 83 0.67 0 0.00Total 147 365 2.48 137 969 .235 7 0.05 67 0.46 92 0.63 0 0.00

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2012: Earned Academic All-Conference Honors MIAC Hitter of the Week on Oct. 15 finished third in the MIAC in kills with 362 career high 18 kills against Northwestern on Nov. 9 appeared in 123 sets for the Blazers had four assists produced 59 digs picked up 59 blocks.

2011: MIAC All-Conference selection MIAC Hitter of the Week Sept. 19 ranked third in MIAC hitting percentage with .289 career high 16 kills versus UM-Morris on Sept. 17 appeared in 114 sets for the Blazers compiled 338 kills finished the season with a .264 kill percentage notched 11 service aces compiled 82 digs and 55 blocks.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Orono High School, Rinde was coached by Laurie Jensen. She participated in volleyball (four years) during her athletic career at Orono. She was All-Conference and All-Conference Honorable Mention. Rinde received All-State Academic and academic achievement awards during her career. She was also a team captain and holds the school record for single season aces.

Personal: Rinde is the daughter of Lisa and Paul Rinde of Minnetonka, Minn. She enjoys rock climbing, quantum physics, traveling, photography and acting. She is majoring in environmental studies.5-8 | JuniorOutside Hitter /

Right SideMinnetonka, Minn.

Orono H.S.

#18Lexi

Rinde

2012: Appeared in two sets for the Blazers had two kills earned one dig.

2011: Appeared in two sets for the Blazers due to injury.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Babbitt-Embarrass High School, Rykken was coached by Misty Roseth. She participated in volleyball (four years), hockey (four years) and softball (four years) during her athletic career at Babbitt-Embarrass. Along with receiving All-State Honorable Mention honors, Rykken earned several All-Conference appearances. She also served as captain on all three teams.

Personal: Rykken is the daughter of Beth and Ron Rykken of Babbitt, Minn. She enjoys sports, being on the lake and spending time with family and friends. She is majoring in management.

5-11 | JuniorMiddle BlockerBabbitt, Minn.

Babbit-Embarrass H.S.

#8Bailey

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2012: Career high nine digs against UW-Eau Claire on Sept. 1 appeared in 113 sets for the Blazers earned 16 assists produced 74 digs.

2011: Appeared in 13 sets for the Blazers earned one set assist had three digs.

High School: A 2011 graduate of East Ridge High School, Yurick was coached by Lindsay Ashburn. She participated in volleyball (four years) during her athletic career at East Ridge. She made the All-State Academic team and was a two-time All-Conference Honorable Mention selection.

Personal: Yurick is the daughter of Ruth and Jim Yurick, who both attended CSB/SJU. She enjoys horseback riding, softball, and sand volleyball. She is majoring in global business management.

Year SP K K/s E TA PCT A A/s Digs D/s Blocks B/s SA SA/s2011 13 0 0.00 0 0 .000 0 0.00 3 0.23 0 0.00 1 0.082012 113 0 0.00 3 5 -.600 16 0.14 74 0.65 0 0.00 18 0.16Total 126 0 0.00 3 5 -.600 16 0.13 77 0.61 0 0.00 19 0.15

5-5 | JuniorLibero

Woodbury, Minn.East Ridge H.S.

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2012: Appeared in three sets for the Blazers had one assist and eight digs.

High School: A 2012 graduate of Marian High School, Haag participated in volleyball (four years), and basketball (one year). She was named captain her senior season and earned Academic All-State honors.

Personal: Haag is the daughter of Stephanie and Scott Haag of Omaha, Neb. she enjoys volleyball, journalism, student government, and music. Haag is majoring in elementary education with a minor in Spanish.

5-6 | SophomoreDef. Specialist /

LiberoOmaha, Neb.Marian H.S.

#17TaylorHaag

Year SP K K/s E TA PCT A A/s Digs D/s Blocks B/s SA SA/s2012 3 0 0.00 0 0 .000 1 0.33 8 2.67 0 0.00 0 0.00Total 3 0 0.00 0 0 .000 1 0.33 8 2.67 0 0.00 0 0.00

5-7 | SophomoreOutside HitterChaska, Minn.Waconia H.S.

2012: Appeared in 19 sets for the Blazers picked up two assists had 31 digs notched two blocks.

High School: A 2012 graduate of Waconia High School, Schmitt was coached by Jim Lee and participated in volleyball (four years), basketball (four years), and track (one year). Schmitt earned All-Conference honors in volleyball her junior season and is a two-time All-Conference selection in basketball, as well as being named team MVP.

Personal: Schmitt is the daughter of Pam and Chuck Schmitt of Chaska, Minn. She enjoys sports, reading, and spending time with friends. Schmitt is majoring in nursing with a minor in hispanic studies.

#3Laura

Schmitt

Year SP K K/s E TA PCT A A/s Digs D/s Blocks B/s SA SA/s2012 19 16 0.84 16 81 .000 2 0.11 31 1.63 2 0.11 0 0.00Total 19 16 0.84 16 81 .000 2 0.11 31 1.63 2 0.11 0 0.00

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2012: Sat out the season with an injury.

High School: A 2012 graduate of Holy Family High School, Franz was coached by Trisha Kroll and participated in volleyball (four years) and basketball (one year). Franz is an all-state honorable mention in volleyball and is the school record holder in most blocks in a season. She was named captain her senior season and is a two time all-state team selection.

Personal: Franz is the daughter of Maria and Earl Franz of Broomfield, Colo. She enjoys camping, boating, biking, ceramics, and football. Franz is majoring in nursing.

6-1 | SophomoreMiddle Blocker |

Right HitterBroomfield, Colo. Holy Family H.S.

#15MaryFranz

High School: A 2013 graduate of Esko High School coached by Desiree Deleon participated in cross country (six years), volleyball (six years), basketball (six years) and track and field (six years) volleyball captain two time All-Conference volleyball three time Academic All-State in volleyball cross country captain four time All-Conference in cross country All-State cross country four time cross country Academic All-State basketball captain four time track and field All-Conference three time Academic All-State in track and field three time track and field All-State.

Personal: Daughter of Kari and Steve Knutson five family members went to CSB/SJU enjoys rollerblading, running, music, traveling and spending time outside majoring in nursing.

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Esko, Minn.Lincoln H.S.

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High School: A 2013 graduate of Roseville Area High School coached by Greg Ueland participated in basketball (two years) and softball (two years) captain All-Conference State All-Tournament Team.

Personal: Daughter of Tammy and Nick Koop enjoys sand volleyball, coaching, major league baseball, theater and music majoring in biology with a minor in psychology.

5-10 | First-yearOutside Hitter

Roseville, Minn.Roseville H.S.

#4Meghan

Koop

High School: A 2013 graduate of Roseville Area High School coached by Greg Ueland participated in volleyball (four years), basketball (two years), softball (two years) and track (one year) volleyball captain two time All-Conference in volleyball All-Conference Honorable mention in volleyball.

Personal: Daughter of Tammy and Nick Koop enjoys watching sports, coaching, sand volleyball and music majoring in mathematics with a minor in psychology.

5-10 | First-yearOutside Hitter

Roseville, Minn.Roseville H.S.

#16MelissaKoop

High School: A 2013 graduate of Stewartville High School participated in volleyball (four years), basketball (four years) and softball (three years) All-Conference honorable mention in volleyball volleyball All-Conference Academic All-State in volleyball volleyball team captain All-Conference in basketball Academic All-State in basketball basketball team captain softball All-Conference Honorable Mention softball team captain.

Personal: Daughter of Diane and Joe Waugh enjoys athletics, working out and riding horse majoring in elementary education.

5-7 | First-yearDefensive Specialist /

Outside HitterRochester, Minn.Stewartville H.S.

#19ElizabethWaugh

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2012 MIAC Standings# School MIAC Overall1. St. Thomas 11-0 32-12. Saint Benedict 10-1 26-43. Concordia 7-4 12-10 St. Olaf 7-4 11-205. Carleton 6-5 17-9 Bethel 6-5 19-127. Augsburg 5-6 16-12 Saint Marys 5-6 14-14 9. Gustavus 4-7 10-18 St. Catherine 4-7 15-1811. Hamline 1-10 18-1212. Macalester 0-11 7-20

2012 MIAC All-ConferencePlayer School Year PositionLexi Alm Saint Benedict Jr. OHLexi Assimos Saint Marys Jr. SLaura Avena Macalester Jr. RSAmy Baumetz Bethel Sr. MBPaige Brimeyer St. Thomas Jr. MBMelissa Burch St. Olaf Sr. RAriel Carlson St. Olaf Sr. MBKelly Foley St. Thomas So. MBJill Greenfield St. Thomas So. OHCaitie Helle Bethel Sr. MBTaya Kockelman Saint Benedict So. SEmily McCourt Augsburg Jr. SSarah Nielsen Carleton Sr. RS/MHAshley Peper Augsburg Fr. RSEmily Phillips Gustavus Sr. MHNicole Pothen St. Catherine Sr. LAlexa Rinde Saint Benedict So. OH/RSKynndyl Ross Concordia So. OHVal Smith Bethel Sr. LKaiti Wachter St. Thomas Sr. DSOlivia Wangensteen Concordia Fr. OHJessa Youso Carleton Sr. MH

2012 MIAC Statistical LeadersHITTING PERCENTAGEPlayer Team G No. Pct1. Kelly Foley UST 147 458 .3602. Jessa Youso CAR 101 323 .352 3. Paige Brimeyer UST 147 355 .3454. Sara Atkinson UST 147 287 .325

KILLSPlayer Team G No. Avg/G1. Lexi Alm CSB 123 470 3.822. Kelly Foley UST 147 458 3.123. Alexa Rinde CSB 123 362 2.944. Paige Brimeyer UST 147 355 2.415. Sophie Stangl CSB 123 344 2.80 ASSISTSPlayer Team G No. Avg/G1. Taya Kockelman CSB 123 1370 11.142. Kersten Bork STO 120 1150 9.583. Emily McCourt AUG 104 1051 10.114. Alicia Flatt CAR 103 1037 10.07

SERVICE ACESPlayer Team G No. Avg/G1. Laura Avena MAC 83 53 0.642. Jill GReenfield UST 135 53 0.393. Camille Benson CAR 103 50 0.494. Becka Mozes HU 107 46 0.438. Lexi Alm CSB 123 40 0.339. Victoria Nass CSB 124 36 0.29

BLOCKSPlayer Team G Ttl Avg/G1. Kelly Foley UST 147 144 0.982. Amy Baumetz BU 120 134 1.123. Nikolene Miller AUG 103 110 1.077. Kendra Coleman CSB 99 91 0.9210. Sophie Stangl CSB 123 83 0.67

DIGSPlayer Team G No. Avg/G1. Kaitlain Wachter UST 147 788 5.362. Victoria Nass CSB 124 765 6.173. Val Smith BU 119 720 6.054. Kirstee Rotty STO 120 711 5.926. Lexi Alm CSB 123 541 4.40

2012 Blazer Leaders by CategoryATTACKPlayer S K Pct1. Lexi Alm 123 470 .2052. Alexa Rinde 123 362 .2573. Sophie Stangl 123 344 .2504. Chelsea Rachel 124 178 .107

SET ASSISTSPlayer S A Avg/S1. Taya Kockelman 123 1370 11.142. Victoria Nass 124 65 0.523. Chelsea Rachel 124 46 0.374. Kelly Davenport 123 34 0.28

BLOCKSPlayer S Total Avg/S1. Kendra Coleman 99 91 0.922. Sophie Stangl 123 83 0.673. Alexa Rinde 123 59 0.484. Taya Kockelman 123 54 0.44

KILLSPlayer S Total Kills/S1. Lexi Alm 123 470 3.822. Alexa Rinde 123 362 2.943. Sophie Stangl 123 344 2.804. Chelsea Rachel 124 178 1.44

SERVICE ACESPlayer S SA SA/S1. Lexi Alm 123 40 0.332. Victoria Nass 124 36 0.293. Kelly Davenport 123 31 0.254. Taya Kockelman 123 26 0.21


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DEFENSEPlayer S DIG Digs/S1. Victoria Nass 124 765 6.172. Lexi Alm 123 541 4.403. Chelsea Rachel 124 458 3.694. Taya Kockelman 123 357 2.90 Blazer Individual Career RecordsKILLSPlayer1. Robyn Ruschmeier 1995-98 1,7712. Amy Hagen 1987-90 1,6793. Emma Jaynes 2006-09 1,5154. Chelsie Sobieck 2008-11 1,252

BLOCKSPlayer 1. Tina Kampa 1991-94 6042. Christy Molitor 1994-97 5733. Calleigh Brown 2007-10 451 4. Robyn Ruschmeier 1995-98 354

ACE SERVESPlayer 1. Amy Hagen 1987-90 1952. Lexi Peichel 1990-93 1903. Mary Kuklock 1986-89 1784. Niki Denne 1988-91 164

ASSISTSPlayer1. Beth Hanson 2006-09 5,0922. Niki Denne 1986-89 4,6153. Rachel Reuter 1996-99 3,5674. Lynn Gustafson 1989-91 2,262

DIGSPlayer1. Emma Jaynes 2006-09 1,8712. Beth Hanson 2006-09 1,3053. Amy Hagen 1987-90 1,2354. Lexi Peichel 1990-93 1,221

LIBERO DIGSPlayer 1. Laura Zwach 2003-06 2,294

GAMES PLAYEDPlayer1.Chelsie Sobieck 2008-11 4792.Emma Jaynes 2006-09 4763.Tina Kampa 1991-94 4734.Calleigh Brown 2007-10 471

DOUBLE DOUBLESPlayer1. Emma Jaynes 2006-09 752. Beth Hanson 2006-09 713. Malia Evjen 1996-99 454. Robyn Ruschmeier 1995-98 435. Rachel Reuter 1996-99 416. Shantelle Needham 2002-05 367. Beth Schiller 2002-05 34

Blazer Individual Season RecordsASSISTSPlayer Year GP Total1. Beth Hanson 2008 143 1,4392. Taya Kockelman 2012 123 1,2703. Beth Hanson 2007 109 1,2864. Niki Denne 1988 119 1,2805. Rachel Reuter 1997 119 1,2576. Marie Liekhus 2000 120 1,2667. Beth Schiller 2005 105 1,2358. Beth Hanson 2006 108 1,2139. Lynn Gustafson 1990 125 1,20410. Vicki Ranzinger 1993 119 1,194

KILLSPlayer Year GP Total1. Robyn Ruschmeier 1998 118 5882. Robyn Ruschmeier 1997 123 4863. Amy Hagen 1988 120 4774. Lexi Alm 2012 123 4705. Emma Jaynes 2008 143 4616. Amy Hagen 1990 114 445

BLOCKSPlayer Year GP Total1. Carrie Otis 1999 112 1922. Tina Kampa 1994 130 1813. Christy Molitor 1997 125 1714. Tina Kampa 1993 116 1625. Missy Baumert 1997 113 1596. Rayme Alexander 1997 118 1487. Carrie Otis 1998 86 1428. Tina Kampa 1992 109 142

LIBERO DIGSPlayer Year GP Total1. Victoria Nass 2012 124 7653. Laura Zwach 2006 108 7264. Lindsey Grauman 2007 108 6015. Laura Zwach 2005 107 5946. Laura Zwach 2003 104 5097. Andrea Millerbernd 2008 143 508

ACE SERVESPlayer Year GP Total1. Paula Ebnet 1992 113 922. Lexi Peichel 1992 108 753. Lexi Peichel 1993 120 724. Robyn Ruschmeier 1998 118 71

HITTING PERCENTAGEPlayer Year Pct.1.Lexi Alm 2012 .667 2. Nancy DeLanghe 1983 .4303. Amy Hagen 1988 .3584. Missy Baumert 1997 .3505. Chris Muehlbauer 1991 .3496. Tina Kampa 1993 .346

ASSISTS PER GAMEPlayer Year Avg.1. Beth Hanson 2007 11.802. Beth Schiller 2005 11.763. Beth Hanson 2006 11.234. Niki Denne 1987 11.205. Niki Denne 1986 11.206. Taya Kockelman 2012 11.14

7. Rachel Reuter 1997 10.978. Niki Denne 1988 10.859. Beth Hanson 2009 10.59

DIGS PER GAMEPlayer Year Avg.1. Victoria Nass 2012 6.172. Missy Herbst 1992 4.803. Emma Jaynes 2007 4.474. Lexi Alm 2012 4.405. Lexi Peichel 1992 4.366. Anne Wiebe 1995 4.13

LIBERO DIGS PER GAMEPlayer Year Avg.1. Laura Zwach 2006 6.722. Victoria Nass 2012 6.173. Laura Zwach 2004 5.854. Lindsey Grauman 2007 5.565. Laura Zwach 2005 5.506. Chelsea Rachel 2011 5.12

KILLS PER GAMEPlayer Year Avg.1. Robyn Ruschmeier 1998 4.982. Carla Noack 1987 4.153. Amy Hagen 1988 3.984. Robyn Ruschmeier 1997 3.955. Amy Hagen 1990 3.90

BLOCKS PER GAMEPlayer Year Avg.1. Carrie Otis 1999 1.712. Carrie Otis 1998 1.653. Claire Loesch 2004 1.464. Teri Knapper 2004 1.465. Missy Baumert 1997 1.416. Tina Kampa 1994 1.39

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Robin Balder-LanoueCross Country, Track & Field

Dan EckbergSwimming & Diving

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Mike DurbinBasketball

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Scott LarsenTennis

Julie DeyakHead Athletic Trainer

Erin MillerAssistant Athletic Trainer

Amanda AndersonAssistant CampusRecreation Director

Marcia MahlumDirector of Campus Recreation

Steve Kimble Assistant A.D.Events

Deanne HollermannAthletic Department Coordinator

Campus Recreation

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1973Volleyball becomes an intercollegiate sport at Saint Bens led by Carol Agnes. The team competed in the Midwest Collegiate Conference.

1976Lou Otrmayer became the second coach for Blazer volleyball.

1979Dixie Branscom finished her first year as head coach.

1982Claire Robert and Linda Andrews received All-MWCC honors. Margo Coleman completed her first year as head coach for CSB.

1983Linda Andrews and Nancy DeLanghe earn All-MWCC honors.

1984Nancy DeLanghe and Pam Hartford were named to the All-MWCC team.

1985The College of Saint Benedict volleyball team became a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) at the NCAA Division III level. Carol Howe-Veenstra finished 6-32 in her first year coaching the Blazers and 2-9 in the MIAC, finishing the season ranked 11th place.

1986The Blazers ended the season 26-10 overall, the first time they won over 20 games in a season. CSB finished second in the conference with an overall record of 13-3, marking the first time they won 10-plus games in MIAC competition during one season. They also made their first appearance in the NCAA Division III Regional Tournament, eventually losing their first contest. Niki Denne and Mary Kuklock received All-MIAC honors.

1987The Blazers finished 34-4 overall and won their first MIAC title with an 11-0 conference record. The team was ranked 15th in the final NCAA national poll

and was invited to their second straight NCAA Division III Regional Tournament. CSB fell to the eventual NCAA runner-up Elmhurst College (Illinois) 3-1 in the final game. Carol Oehrlein and Niki Denne earned All-Region and All-MIAC honors. Michelle Primus was named to the All-MIAC team.

1988Head coach Carol Howe-Veenstra led the Blazers to their third regional tournament where they lost a heartbreak five game match to Washington University (Mo.) Their overall record was 30-10 and MIAC record 14-3. Niki Denne set a Blazer record for set assists with 72 in the five matches against Washington and also set a new season record with 1,280 set assists. The team finished as one of the top 12 NCAA Division III teams in the country. Denne and Amy Hagen became the first volleyball All-Americans while Mary Kuklock was named Academic All-American. Denne, Hagen and Michelle Primus received All-MIAC honors. Primus made Blazer history becoming the first athlete to record over 1,000 kills in her career (1,017). Howe-Veenstra was named MIAC and NCAA Division III Central Region Coach of the Year.

1989The season ended with a MIAC Championship holding an unblemished 16-0 conference record (29-5 overall), a fourth straight NCAA Regional Tournament bid, and just one victory shy of a Final Four appearance. CSB hosted the NCAA Division III Central Regional Volleyball Tournament and lost to eventual National Champions, Washington University (Mo.) in the finals. Niki Denne was named MIAC Player of the Year, All-MIAC for her fourth year and All-American for the second straight year. Amy Hagen set a Blazer game record with 30 kills against Bemidji State and 10 service aces against Hamline. She earned her second All-American honor and was selected to the All-MIAC team. Mary Kuklock finished with 1,103 career kills and was named to the All-MIAC team.

1990CSB won their third MIAC title in four years and captured the NCAA Division III Central Region Championship, earning their first appearance in the NCAA National Championships. The Blazers fell in the semi-finals to eventual NCAA National Champion UC-San Diego before bouncing back to win the third place match. Sixth-year coach Carol Howe-Veenstra was named NCAA Central Region Coach of the Year for the second time. The Blazers were 31-4 overall and 15-1 in MIAC play. Amy Hagen became the first CSB athlete to be named All-American three straight years and was also named All-MIAC Player of the Year. Hagen set career records in ace services (195) and digs (1,276). Chris Muehlbauer earned All-American, Academic All-American and All-MIAC honors. Lynn Gustafson was named All-American. Mary Fehringer received All-MIAC honors.

1991The Blazers earned their third straight MIAC title and reached the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA National Tournament. Their record was 21-7 overall and 13-1 in MIAC play. Chris Muehlbauer became CSBs first back-to-back Academic All-American. Muehlbauer was Academic All-American Player of the Year and All-MIAC. Lynn Gustafson and Mary Fehringer earn All-MIAC honors. Amy Hagen reached 1,679 career kills and Fehringer finished with 1,133 career kills.

1992The Blazers finish second in the MIAC with a 12-2 mark, compiled a 27-7 overall record and proceeded into the NCAA Regional Tournament for the seventh consecutive year. Head coach Carol Howe-Veenstra had a personal milestone earning her 200th collegiate victory at Concordia-Moorhead. Chris Muehlbauer earned Academic All-American honors. Lexi Peichel, Paula Ebnet and Tina Kampa received All-MIAC honors. Ebnet set a season record with 92 service aces, while Missy Herbst set a match record with 37 digs against Gustavus.

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1993The Blazers finish second in the conference with a 27-8 overall record and 19-3 MIAC. They advanced to the Sweet Sixteen. Tina Kampa was named All-American and All-Conference. Vicki Ranzinger and Paula Ebnet receive All-MIAC honors as well. CSB set two new team records with 29 blocks in a match against Colorado College and had 95 kills in a match against Saint Marys.

1994The Blazers posted a 21-14 record, finished second place in the MIAC (11-3 record) and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the seventh time in nine seasons. Tina Kampa was named Second Team All-American and All-MIAC. Kampa finished with team career records in blocks (604) and games played (473). JoAnn Kannas earned All-MIAC honors.

1995The Blazers had an 11-game winning streak during the season finishing 18-12 overall and 8-3 in the MIAC. Ann Wiebe and Ann Schiller received All-Conference honors. Tina Kampa capped off her career with 1,478 career kills.1996Christy Molitor earned All-MIAC and Second Team Academic All-American honors. Sue Kannas and Robyn Ruschmeier were named All-MIAC. The Blazers also received honors for having the best grade-point average in Division III. They finished the season 13-17 overall and 9-2 in the MIAC.

1997Saint Bens captured their fifth MIAC title in 13 years with an unbeaten conference record at 14-0 (29-6 overall). Head coach Carol Howe-Veenstra captured her 300th collegiate career victory and was named MIAC Coach of the Year. Robyn Ruschmeier earned All-American and All-MIAC honors. Christy Molitor earned All-MIAC and Acadmic All-American. Sue Kannas, Malia Evjen and Rachel Reuter also received All-MIAC recognition. CSB set two new Blazer season records in kills (1,711) and hitting percentage (.298).

1998The Blazers earned a sixth MIAC title, advanced to the Sweet Sixteen and posted the 4th best grade-point average in NCAA Division III volleyball. Their season record was 26-5 overall and 13-1 in the MIAC. Robyn Ruschmeier earned All-MIAC, All-Central Region and Third-Team Academic All-American

honors. Ruschmeier made Blazer history in kills during a season (558)

and broke the all-time school record for career kills (1,771). Malia Evjen and Rachel Reuter also earned All-Conference honors.

1999The Blazers finish 24-8 with a third-place finish in the MIAC (11-3 conference record). Head coach Carol Howe-Veenstra earned her 350th collegiate victory during the season and wrapped up her 15-year collegiate coaching career. Carrie Otis had 184 blocks on the season, a new Blazer record. Malia Evjen posted a new Blazer record in double-doubles in a career with 45. Evjens and Rachel Reuter receive All-MIAC honors.

2000Assistant coach Michelle Blaeser took over as head coach for the Blazers and finished 14-18 overall and 6-5 in the MIAC. First-year Libby Homan was named All-MIAC.

2001The Blazers finish with an overall record of 12-15, with a sixth-place finish in the MIAC and 6-5 conference record. Libby Homan, Marie Liekhus and Kelly Anderson earned All-MIAC second team honors.

2002CSB finished with a 15-13 overall record and fourth in the MIAC with a 7-4 mark. Alicia Pohlman was honored as All-MIAC and earned MIAC Player of the Week.

2003CSB capped off the season in a four-way tie for third place in the MIAC. CSB finished the year 7-4 in conference play and 14-16 overall. Senior outside hitter Kristen Wolford and junior middle hitter Claire Loesch were selected to the All-MIAC team.

2004Saint Bens compiled an 18-4 overall record during the 2004 season. The Blazers finished tied for third in the MIAC with an 8-3 record. Senior Claire Loesch and sophomore Teri Knapper were both named to the All-MIAC team at the end of the season. Loesch also was an All-American honorable mention.

2005CSB finished the season with an overall record of 23-6, MIAC record of 9-2, and a final AVCA ranking of 16th in the nation at the Div. III level. Saint Bens participated in the NCAA Tournament and made it to the second round. Senior Ashley Pinckney was an All-MIAC selection and received All-American honorable mention honors. Junior Teri Knapper was named to the AVCA All-American Second Team.

2006Saint Benedict finished with a 15-13 overall record and finished tied for fourth in the MIAC with a mark of 5-6. The Blazers made it to the MIAC Playoff Tournament championship game, but were defeated by No. 1 seeded Concordia-Moorhead in five games. Senior captains Laura Zwach and Terri Knapper were named to All-MIAC. Zwach, Knapper, and senior co-captain Alicia Reif were selected to the All-MIAC Academic volleyball team.

2007Saint Benedict returned to the NCAA tournament after compiling a 21-11 overall mark, including an 8-3 MIAC record which earned them second place and a ranking of 26th in the nation. The Blazers went on to place second in the MIAC tournament. After a convincing regular season the Blazers were one of the five MIAC teams that received bids to play in the NCAA Division III tournament. Sophomores Emma Jaynes and Beth Hanson earned All-MIAC honors. Jaynes was also an All-American honorable mention and CSBs athlete of the year.

2008The Blazers made a second straight NCAA tournament appearance after an outstanding regular season. Saint Benedict made it all the way to the elite eight of the NCAA tournament and ended their season with a 29-7 record and MIAC record of 9-2. Juniors Emma Jaynes and Beth Hanson were named to the All-MIAC team. Jaynes, who surpassed the 1,000 kill mark, also received All-Region, second team All-American and CSB co-athlete of the year honors. Along with All-MIAC honors Hanson was named the teams MVP and All-Region Honorable Mention.


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2009CSB qualified for their third straight NCAA tournament appearance after winning the regular season and playoff championships in the MIAC with a 10-1 conference record. The Blazers lost in the first round of the national tournament and ended the season with a 26-6 overall record. Seniors Beth Hanson, Emma Jaynes and junior Kayli Schumacher were selected to the All-MIAC team. Hanson was named to the DIII All-American Third Team and chosen as CSBs athlete of the year while setting the school record in career assists. Jaynes received honorable mention All-American honors and finished her collegiate career with three school records.

2010First-year head coach Nicole Hess led the Blazers to a 6-5 MIAC record and an 18-12 overall mark after advancing to the conference playoff semifinals. Seniors Calleigh Brown and Kayli Schumacher became the newest members of the Blazer 1,000 Kill Club. First-year setter Kathryn Gaydos was named the MIAC Rookie-of-the-Year, while Schumacher was selected to the All-MIAC and All-Central-Region Honorable Mention teams.

2011Saint Benedict finished with an overall record of 18-13 and 8-3 in conference play. In her second season at CSB, head coach Nicole Hess led the Blazers to a third place finish in the MIAC and advanced to the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament, as well as picked up her 100th career victory against Gustavus Adolphus College. Sophomore Chelsea Rachel set a new record for libero digs per game, averaging 5.12. First-year right side Alexa Rinde and senior outside hitter Chelsie Sobieck were named to the MIAC All-Conference team. Sobieck became the 11th person in Blazer history to reach 1,000 kills and set a new school record for games played with 479.

2012The Blazers went 29-6 on the year with a 10-1 record in MIAC play to place second in the regular season. During the season they posted a 15-match winning streak, which included stretches of 15 and 17 straight set wins. After a first round bye in the conference tournament, they beat Concordia in the semifinals in three (25-22, 25-18, 25-21). Then in their first championship game appearance since winning the 2009 title, they faced regular season champion St. Thomas - the only MIAC team to beat CSB - and fell in five (25-23, 22-25, 25-23, 19-25, 8-15), after running out to a 2-1 lead after three sets. The Blazers returned to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season, beating Dominican (Ill.) and Northwestern (Minn.) in the first and second round respectively. They beat DU in three (25-15, 25-23, 25-18) and took a 3-2 (22-25, 20-25, 25-16, 25-21, 15-10) win over NWC after dropping the first two sets. In the NCAA Regional Final, the Blazers again met St. Thomas, falling in four (25-23, 18-25, 13-25, 22-25), after opening the match with a set one win. During the regional tournament, junior outside hitter Lexi Alm recorded her 1,000th career kill, closing the season with 1,002, and sophomore libero Victoria Nass set a new CSB single season digs record, closing with 765. Alm, sophomore setter Taya Kockelman and sophomore outside hitter Lexi Rinde were named All-MIAC, while Alm and Kockelman each earned First Team All-Region and Honorable Mention All-American honors from the AVCA. The Blazers spent four weeks during the season ranked in the AVCA Top-25 poll, coming in at No. 18 in the final poll of the season, their highest ranking of the year.

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Bethel UniversityLocation: St. Paul, Minn.Founded: 1947Enrollment: 6,000Nickname: RoyalsColors: Navy Blue and Vegas GoldPresident: James H. Barnes IIIAthletic Director: Bob BjorklundSports Information Dir.: Jared JohnsonAthletics Website: bethelroyals.com

Carleton CollegeLocation: Northfield, Minn.Founded: 1866Enrollment: 1,750Nickname: KnightsColors: Maize and BluePresident: Steven PoskanzerAthletic Director: Gerald YoungSports Information Dir.: David PapeAthletics Website: apps.carleton.edu/athletics

Augsburg College Location: Minneapolis, Minn.Founded: 1869Enrollment: 4,054Nickname: AuggiesColors: Maroon and GrayPresident: Paul C. PribbenowAthletic Director: Jeff SwensonSports Information Director: Don StonerAthletics Website: www.augsburg.edu/athletics

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MIACGustavus Adolphus CollegeLocation: St. Peter, Minn.Founded: 1862Enrollment: 2,536Nickname: GustiesColors: Black and YellowPresident: Jack OhleAthletic Director: Tom BrownSports Information Dir.: Ethan ArmstrongAthletics Website: gustavus.edu/athletics

St. Catherine UniversityLocation: St. Paul, Minn.Founded: 1905Enrollment: 5,238Nickname: WildcatsColors: Purple and GoldPresident: Dr. Andrea LeeAthletic Director: Eric StaceySports Information Dir.: Sara EisenhauerAthletics Website: stkatesathletics.com

Hamline University Location: St. Paul, Minn.Founded: 1854Enrollment: 5,166Nickname: PipersColors: Burgundy and GrayPresident: Linda N. HansonAthletic Director: Jason VerdugoSports Information Director: Dave WrightAthletics Website: www.hamline.edu/athletics

Saint Marys UniversityLocation: Winona, Minn.Founded: 1912Enrollment: 1,350Nickname: CardinalsColors: Red and WhitePresident: Br. William MannAthletic Director: Nikki FennernSports Information Dir.: Donny NadeauAthletics Website: saintmaryssports.com

St. Thomas University Location: St. Paul, Minn.Founded: 1885Enrollment: 5,486Nickname: TommiesColors: Purple and GrayPresident: Fr. Dennis DeaseAthletic Director: Steve FritzSports Information Dir.: Gene McGivernAthletics Website: tommiesports.com

St. Olaf CollegeLocation: Northfield, Minn.Founded: 1874Enrollment: 2,900Nickname: OlesColors: Black and Old GoldPresident: David R. AndersonAthletic Director: Matt McDonaldSports Information Dir.: Mike LudwigAthletics Website: www.stolaf.edu/athletics

Minnesota intercollegiate Athletic Conference

College of Saint BenedictLocation: St. Joseph, Minn.Founded: 1913Enrollment: 2,056Nickname: BlazersColors: Red and WhitePresident: Dr. MaryAnn BaenningerAthletic Director: Carol Howe-VeenstraSports Information Dir.: Pat McCabeAthletics Website: csbblazers.com

Concordia College Location: Moorhead, Minn.Founded: 1891Enrollment: 2,826Nickname: CobbersColors: Maroon and GoldPresident: Dr. William J. CraftAthletic Director: Rich GlasSports Information Director: Jim CellaAthletics Website: www.gocobbers.com

Macalester CollegeLocation: St. Paul, Minn.Founded: 1874Enrollment: 1,987Nickname: ScotsColors: Blue and OrangePresident: Brian C. RosenbergAthletic Director: Kim ChandlerSports Information Dir.: Andy JohnsonAthletics Website: athletics.macalester.edu

Saint Johns UniversityLocation: Collegeville, Minn.Founded: 1857Enrollment: 1,839Nickname: JohnniesColors: Cardinal and BluePresident: Dr. Michael HemesathAthletic Director: Tom StockSports Information Dir.: Ryan KlinknerAthletics Website: gojohnnies.com

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