Russ Rose Then (2004): “Ashley is an accomplished ball handler and had flashes last year where she came in and had confidence and took some big swings. She came out of the blocks really well and then cooled off during the season and didn’t really re-establish herself. So much of Ashley’s season will be determined by how she recovers from a back injury. I’m hopeful she is healthy, for her more than the team.”
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Ashley was a well-skilled player with good strength, but she had some injuries that limited her reps. Her time here also coincided with some other players like Ashley Pederson and Syndie Nadeau who were playing in front of her. She was another person who was at Penn State for the right reasons. She always had a big smile on her face, she came to practice and worked hard, and she was really a marvelous representative of the program and her family, and was a real positive person for the program.”
2004 Season (Sophomore): Played in 18 matches and 19 sets … had five kills, 12 digs, two blocks, and three service aces for the season … posted a season-high three kills versus Northwestern (11/13) … recorded five digs versus Quinnipiac (9/4) … notched four digs versus Northwestern (11/13).
Before Penn State: Four-year volleyball letterwinner at Mundelein High School in Mundelein, Illinois; team captain in 2002 for the Mustangs; four-time Daily Herald all-area selectionand three-time all-conference selection; twice named to the Chicago Tribune second team; senior season was named the News Sun and Pioneer Press first team, Chicago Sun-Times second team, first team News Gazette, and all-state; led team to a 37-3 record in 2002, earning conference and sectional crowns and finishing ninth in the state of Illinois; picked up honorable mention accolades from the Pioneer Press in junior season after leading the Mustangs to a 34-5 record and a regional championship; also garnered News Sun first team honors during juior season; an attendee of the USVBA Developmental camp her freshman season after a fourth-place finish in the state and 34-5 record; member of the Sky High Volleyball club; member of the honor roll.