Russ Rose Then (1993): “I have higher expectations for Andrea this year. She needs to enhance her physical stature before she can contribute significantly. Andrea has both good skills and knowledge of the game. She demonstrates good technique and has a strong desire for competition. She wants to play and contribute, but she needs to take the next step.”
1993 Season (Sophomore) Highlights and Awards: Academic All-Big Ten.
Season Recap: Played in 24 of 36 matches and 41 of 122 sets … stepped in for injured Salima Davidson against West Virginia in the Lady Lion Classic … against the Mountaineers, Boner contributed 55 assists and 7 digs … notched a career high 8 digs against Iowa (9/9).
Before Penn State: Boner, the younger sister of former Lady Lion outside hitter Sue Boner, was regarded by head coach Russ Rose as the top high school prospect in Pennsylvania her senior year at Dallastown Area HS … received First-Team all-county and Second-Team All State recognition … was presented the Samuel H. Shipley Award for distinguished athletic achievement and the Insurance Women of York Scholarship … a captain and four-year letterwinner, Boner earned the team’s most valuable player award as a senior. .. participated in the 1991 East-West all-star match and garnered the MVP award … competed for the South Pennsylvania junior team … played on teams that won three Keystone Regional titles and secured silver medals at the Keystone State Games and East Coast Championship … was a member of the National Honor Society … gained exposure to the Penn State volleyball program by attending Russ Rose’s summer camps.
“Boner returns to Lady Spiker squad after brief hiatus,” The Daily Collegian, Oct. 4, 1995
“Lady spiker Boner quits team to study,” The Daily Collegian, Feb. 6, 1995