The Lock Haven University volleyball team and head coach Eric Buggs have announced the 2022 recruiting class. The newest crop of Bald Eagles features six new student-athletes all of whom have signed a National Letter of Intent, have been accepted and/or have enrolled at Lock Haven University.
"I am excited to welcome this new group of Bald Eagles," said Coach Buggs. "Each player will help continue the growth we have made in the program since we returned from the pandemic. Everyone in this group is competitive and fits into the culture we are building here at Lock Haven and I am excited to see this group grow."
The 2022 season will mark the third year under Bugg's tutelage, and the talented group of newcomers looks to make an immediate impact as the Bald Eagles will vie for a return to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) postseason for the first time since 2015.
Meet the Newest Bald Eagles:
Mandy Altsman
Position: Setter
Hometown: Zelienople, Pa.
High School: Seneca Valley
Major: Exercise Science
Bio: 3X Second Team All-Conference Big 56… 4X High Honor Roll.
Ellen Cunningham
Position: Outside Hitter
Hometown: Edinboro, Pa.
High School: General McLane
Major: Pre-PA
Bio: AAA District 10 Javelin Champion (2021) … Principal's Honor Roll.
Samantha Swenby
Position: Middle Blocker
Hometown: Evergreen, Co.
High School: Evergreen
Major: Nursing
Bio: Academic First Team All-State… First Team All-State Honorable Mention… Bronze Honor Roll 2021.
Maggie Rafferty
Position: Outside Hitter
Hometown: Palmdale, Calif.
Highschool: Highland
Previous School: Antelope Valley College
Class Year: Junior
Major: Business Administration
Bio: Subject Area Award for Intercollegiate Athletics at Antelope Valley… 4X Dean's List.
Kaitlyn Houck
Position: Defensive Specialist
Hometown: Tyrone, Pa.
High School: Tyrone
Major: Pre-PA
Bio: National Honor Society (2019-2022) … 2022 Best Work Ethic Award.
McKenzie Hanna
Position: Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Hometown: Lock Haven, Pa.
High School: Central Mountain
Major: Pre-PA
Bio: 2X Dean's List at LHU as academic freshman… High honor roll at CMHS.
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