About the Program

The Sagehens look to continue their successes on the court and
improve on a solid 2007 season. With the loss of only 1
senior to graduation, there is a strong group of performers
returning and ready to lead the way. Senior Middle Hitter
Megan Prior looks to continue her strength at the net after
garnering All America Honorable Mention, All Region and First Team
All SCIAC honors, while senior libero Ruchi Patel will patrol the
back court after a break-out season in 2007 also being selected to
the SCIAC First Team. Both seniors will play a key role as
Co-Captains and leaders of this squad.
We will have a battle on our hands in the setting position with
sophomores Hannah Rasmussen, Erin Saliba (Second Team All SCIAC
2007) and freshman Kenzie Aries who could also see time attacking
on the right side. Defensively we have a very strong unit
with Patel, sophomores Emily Saliba and Ali Cone and freshman Heidi
Leonard providing solid ball control.
On the outside junior Sarah Amos will be a strong contributor
along with sophomore Emily Saliba and freshmen Jordan Hammond and
Carly Hite. Hammond and Hite will serve the Hens in dual
roles contributing not only on the outside, but in the middle and
on the right side, respectively. Speaking of the right side,
sophomores Eleanor Hughes and Christine Chan will also battle it
out for court time.
Prior will lead the way in the middle along with junior Dana
Kittrelle, both of which are in the Top Ten Career list for block
assists and total blocks. Hammond and Hughes will add depth
in this key position.





