Russ Rose Then (2001): “Ashley is a player who we need to do some things as a freshman.  She was the player of the year in South Dakota a couple of times, and is athletic and quick.  I think her athleticism is something we may call on as a freshman and find some more opportunities fo her to use it to the team’s advantage.  She’ll develop as she gets comfortable with the speed and physical nature of the college game.  We hnow she has the physical tools.”

Russ Rose Now (2025):

Before Penn State: A four-year starter at Roosevelt High; led the team to the South Dakota State Championship in 2000; earned first-team All-State honors in each of her last three seasons; ended her prep career as Roosevelt’s all-time leader in kills and aces; also posted the highest hitting percentage in the schools history at .452; was chosen to participate in the 1998 Colorado Olympic Training and was a Youth National Team alternate in 1998 and 1999; also enjoyed a highly successful basketball career as she led the Roosevelt hoops squad to 83-consecutive wins and four-straight state titles; Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 selection; honored as the 2001 South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year.

“Penn State hitter picks up milestone,” The Daily Collegian, Sept. 13, 2004