#3
Beth
Applen |
Senior
Defensive Specialist
5'6''
Chillicothe, Ill.
Illinois Valley Central H.S.
Beth is entering her second season as a Red Devil. She joined us from Lincoln
College where she played for two seasons. Beth is a hard worker and strives
to get better every single day. She is very quick in the back row and consistent
from the serving line. Beth's positive attitude and hard work is an inspiration
to everyone around her! She appeared in 14 matches last season, serving
six aces and recording 13 digs. Outside of volleyball Beth likes to hang
out with friends and watch movies. Beth is going to become a teacher after
graduation and hopes to find a job somewhere in the area.
Major: Elementary Education, specializing in Science
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Animal: dogs
Favorite Dwarf: sleepy
Favorite Baseball Team: Cardinals
Favorite Candy: Skittles
Favorite Pizza: Sausage
Ask Beth to Cook You: Homemade Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes. |
#10
Chelsea
Faith |
Senior
Outside Hitter
5'8''
Mt. Pulaski, Ill.
Mt. Pulaski H.S.
Chelsea is entering her second year at Eureka College and on the volleyball
team. She transferred from Lincoln College where she played for two years.
Chelsea is going to make the transition from right to left hitter this season.
She is a very strong all-around player and a natural team leader in practices
and on the court. Her natural court sense is a huge advantage on top of
her desire to win! Chelsea had a strong finish to the 2006 season as the
Red Devils strived to make the conference tournament. She played in all
but one match, ranking third with 46 blocks and fourth with 188 kills. Her
single match highs are 18 kills (10/18/07 vs. Greenville), 4 aces (9/12/06
vs. Monmouth), 21 digs (9/2/06 vs. Rockford) and 7 blocks (9/1/06 vs. Beloit).
Outside of volleyball Chelsea likes to spend time with Jake as well as her
other friends and loves to sleep. After graduation Chelsea would like to
work at McLean County Orthopedics in Bloomington.
Major: Fitness Leadership
Favorite Color: orange
Favorite Animal: dogs
Favorite Dwarf: sleepy
Favorite Baseball Team: Cardinals
Favorite Candy: Runts or Tootsie Rolls
Favorite Pizza: Cheese…dipped in ranch dressing
Ask Chelsea to Cook You: Easy-Mac |
#1
Emily
Forbes |
Senior
Libero
5'4''
Bourbonnais, Ill.
Bradley-Bourbonnais H.S.
This is Emily's fourth year as starting Libero for Eureka College. She has
been involved in many campus activities such as: student government, admissions
ambassadors and the campus activities board as well as being a Presidential
Scholar. Emily is also a key player on the EC softball team. Emily works
extremely hard every single day in practice and never gives up pursuit after
the ball. She is very consistent and light on her feet while on the court.
She continues to pass balls that will amaze you. Emily has led the team
in digs in each of the last three years, accumulating 1,500 for her career.
She has always been reliable serving, with 77 aces and only 48 errors. Her
single match highs are 37 digs (10/13/06 vs. Fontbonne) and 8 aces (10/2/04
vs. Grace Bible). Emily is not sure what she will be doing after graduation,
but whatever she chooses, she will succeed! For fun Emily enjoys reading
and biking.
Major: Mathematics and Secondary Education
Favorite Color: green
Favorite Animal: birds
Favorite Dwarf: happy
Favorite Candy: Symphony Bars or Candy Corn
Favorite Pizza: Mushroom, Tomato, Olive and Sausage
Ask Emily to Cook you: Homemade Pizza or Homemade Crescent Roll
Sandwiches |
#8
Sam
Poterek |
Senior
Middle Hitter
6'1''
Lee, Ill.
Indian Creek H.S.
Sam is a fourth year starter for Eureka College. She plays hard and strives
for perfection in everything she does. She is a wonderful team leader and
keeps energy in practices and on the court. Sam has already broken the EC
blocking record and is on a quest to extend that as far as she possibly
can this season. She has 166 blocks so far in her career (79 solo, 87 assisted).
Sam has played in 315 out of the team's 316 games and all of Eureka's 87
matches over the last three seasons. She has 406 career kills, the most
of any returning player. Her career game-highs are 15 kills (11/5/05 vs.
Clarke) and 6 blocks (twice). After graduation Sam hopes to move to a warmer
climate and get a job as a director of a recreation center. She is a member
of the Delta Delta Pi sorority on campus. Outside of volleyball Sam enjoys
being with friends or sleeping.
Major: Fitness Leadership, Recreation Director/Camp
Management
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Animal: Tiger or Giraffe
Favorite Dwarf: grumpy
Favorite Baseball Team: Cubs
Favorite Candy: Butterscotch
Ask Sam to Cook you: Shrimp Alfredo with Sautéed Veggies |
#13
Julie
Haskell |
Junior
Outside Hitter
5'9''
Decatur, Ill.
MacArthur H.S.
Julie is entering her junior year at Eureka College and her first season
on the volleyball team. She transfers from Black Hawk East College where
she played volleyball for two years. Julie enjoys the competitiveness of
playing volleyball and joins us with strong fundamental skills. She will
be a valued addition to the front row this season. Outside of volleyball
Julie enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her goal at EC is
to graduate in two years with a high gpa.
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Animal: dogs
Favorite Dwarf: sleepy
Ask Julie to Cook You: Enchilada's or Taco's |
#11
Heather
Myers |
Sophomore
Outside Hitter
5'8''
Eureka, Ill.
Eureka H.S.
Heather is starting her sophomore year at Eureka and her second season on
the volleyball team. She is a dominating outside hitter, with the versatility
to hit cross court or line consistently. With this she has an aggressive
goal to become the all-time kill leader at EC. Heather was one of three
players to appear in all 102 games last season. She led EC with 328 kills
(3.22/game) and ranked second with a .225 percentage in addition to 20 blocks
and 98 digs. Her single match highs are 22 kills (9/2/06 vs. Rockford) 10
digs (9/2/06 vs. Rockford) and 4 blocks (10/28/06 vs. Knox). She is currently
majoring in Psychology and Education. In her free time she likes to play
with her four little sisters as well as hang out with friends. Heather would
like to become a psychologist after graduation.
Favorite Color: blue or green
Favorite Animal: elephant
Favorite Dwarf: sleepy
Ask Heather to Cook You: Monterey Chicken with Homemade Mashed Potatoes |
#5
Laura
Willman |
Sophomore
Defensive Specialist/Outside Hitter
5'6''
Metamora, Ill.
Metamora H.S.
Laura is beginning her second year at Eureka College and on the volleyball
team. Laura is a very well rounded player on the court. She plays excellent
defense in right back and also is a threat in right front. Laura's goal
for the season is to lead the team in serving. She tied for second on the
team last year with 35 aces. She also scooped up 150 digs in 25 matches
in 2006. Her single game highs are 5 aces (9/27/06 vs. Blackburn) and 16
digs (10/13/06 vs. Fontbonne). Laura's favorite thing outside of volleyball
is to take naps. She is at Eureka to receive her teaching certification
and is going to be a high school math teacher when she graduates. Along
with Laura's intelligence, great attitude and natural volleyball skills
is her ability to solve the Rubik's Cube.
Favorite Color: pink
Favorite Animal: cats
Favorite Dwarf: dopey
Ask Laura to Cook You: Homemade Pizza with Stuffed Crust |
#12
Kylie
Bahorik
|
Freshman
Setter
5'7''
Washington, Ill.
Peoria Christian School
Kylie is starting her Freshman year at Eureka College. She is a graduate
of Peoria Christian where she holds the school record for career assists,
service points and service aces. Kylie is a strong setter and has the ability
to get to any ball and make an amazing set. She is not afraid to take charge
on the court. She is extremely consistent from the serving line with the
ability to serve the ball right where I ask. She is majoring in Communication
and hopes to find a career in Radio Broadcasting after graduation.
Favorite Color: pink
Favorite Animal: Her Puppy, Wrigley
Favorite Dwarf: dopey
Ask Kylie to Cook You: Steak Kabobs and Salad |
#6
Marisa
Durley |
Freshman
Setter
5'5''
Roanoke, Ill.
Roanoke-Benson H.S.
Marisa is entering her Freshman year at Eureka College. She is proud and
very enthusiastic to be part of the volleyball team. Marisa joins us with
strong fundamental skills and eagerness to improve on all facets of her
game. She is working hard as a setter this season, but also is strong from
right front! She is a secondary math education major, enjoys anything art
related and loves animals. She hopes to find a job close to home teaching
high school math after graduation.
Favorite Color: pink
Favorite Animal: dogs
Favorite Dwarf: happy or bashful
Ask Marisa to Cook You: Well, she will take you to her favorite restaurant,
Monical's Pizza! |
#4
Alyssa
Heyl |
Freshman
Outside Hitter
5'5''
East Peoria, Ill.
East Peoria H.S.
Alyssa is entering her Freshman year at EC after graduating from East Peoria
high school. She has come in with strong skills and the desire to win. You
will find Alyssa giving 110% every single practice and in every play during
games. Alyssa is majoring in Criminal Justice. Outside of volleyball she
loves to eat pizza and orange sherbert as well as hang out with her friends.
She also enjoys going bowling.
Favorite Color: Orange or purple
Favorite Animal: white tiger
Favorite Dwarf: Dopey
Ask Alyssa to Cook You: any Puerto Rican dish |
#2
Kaurie
Lindenmeyer |
Freshman
Middle Hitter
5'9''
Arcola, Ill.
Arcola H.S.
Kaurie is starting her Freshman year at Eureka College as a Presidential
Scholar. Kaurie is extremely competitive and strives for perfection every
time she steps on the court. She has embraced the move to middle hitter
this season and is doing a wonderful job. Kaurie is a strong force in the
middle, being able to hit both left and right handed. Her consistency from
the serving line will be important this year! Outside of volleyball she
enjoys reading, shopping, watching the Food Network as well as play with
her Yorkie, Bodhisattva. Kaurie is majoring in Pre-Med and after graduation
hopes to find a job in Boston.
Favorite Color: red
Favorite Animal: tiger
Favorite Dwarf: sleepy
Ask Kaurie to Cook You: Baked Ziti |
#7
Rachael
Speidel |
Freshman
Setter/Defensive Specialist
5'4''
East Peoria, Ill.
East Peoria H.S.
Rachael is a Freshman at Eureka College majoring in Elementary Education,
with a specialization in Special Education. She is very enthusiastic and
tries very hard day in and out. She has improved a ton this season already
and we look for great things from Rachael in the future. Outside of volleyball
she enjoys hanging out with friends and eating at Avanti's. Rachael loves
to shop for shoes.
Favorite Color: purple
Favorite Animal: elephant
Favorite Dwarf: sleepy
Ask Rachael to Cook You: Mac n' Cheese or she will take you to Avanti's! |
