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):

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.