Russ Rose Then (2006): “Ashley had a great spring and summer and is committed to making her senior year a memorable one.  Nothing would make me happier than to see Fid have a good senior year and contribute to the success of the team.  She is always in great shape with a good volleyball IQ and she plays the game hard.  Hopefully there will be opportunities for her to showcase her talents.  She has shown the greatest improvement with her serve and is always tuned in to caring about 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.