Russ Rose Then (2007): “A great deal of our success this year will be linked to how Kate handles the responsibilities of floor leadership as well as being a primary ball-handler. She came strong out of the gate her freshman year and made an immediate impact but has had some injuries over the last couple of years. Hopefully her senior year will allow her to be physically able to compete at the net and do the things that she does well. In my mind she has our team’s highest volleyball IQ and is a key player for our chances of success this season.”

Russ Rose Now (2025):

2007 Season:

Before Penn State: Four-year volleyball letterwinner at Fraser High School in Fraser, Mich. … team captain in 2003 for the Ramblers … led Fraser to the Michigan state title in 2002 and 2003 … a three-time first team all-state selection … earned honorable mention all-state following freshman year … also won the state championship in the high jump … was a three-year track letterwinner and a three-year basketball letterwinner … named a Volleyball Magazine ‘Fab 50’ selection in 2003.