Russ Rose Then (2011): “Ali is a tough youngster and a great competitor. She had some developmental highs and lows last year. Ali has a terrific serve, plays hard and is confident in her skills. I’m confident in what she can do, as well.”
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Ali was a great back row player who was very competitive and confident. She could pass, defend and possessed a tough serve. She was a great contributor and a good teammate. She was here for two years, and played her last two years at the University of Hawaii. She did well there and now sells real estate and runs a club back in Colorado.”
2011 Season (Sophomore): Played in all 33 matches and 117 of 122 sets … ranked 2nd on the team with 32 service aces (to Micha Hancock’s 91) … led the team with 3.39 digs/set.
Transferred to Hawaii following the 2011 season.
Before Penn State: Four-year varsity letterwinner and three-year team captain at Chatfield Senior High in Littleton, Colo. … three-time First Team All-Conference honoree … named Second Team All-State and Jeffco League MVP her senior season … four-year member of the honor roll … two-time Academic All-State selection … played for Juggernaut Volleyball Club … two-time Region All-Star team selection.