Russ Rose Then (2000): “Solena has been in the program for a couple of years and knows what we are looking for in a back row player.  I would expect to see her continue to provide steady defense and a consistent serve.”

Russ Rose Now (2025): “Solena was from New York. She was a terrific back row player who always had a smile and always was very mature and responsible. So she was a good student and teammate and was the perfect example of someone who made the group better. She worked hard in practice.  She was a pleasure to have in the program.”

Before Penn State: Four-year letterwinner for the Minisink High School Warriors; earned all-state and all-conference honors; Warriors team captain and MVP in 1996; also lettered one year in track.

“Solena Quick-ly igniting fire under Lions off bench,” The Daily Collegian, Nov. 5, 1999 

“Young and restless,” The Daily Collegian, July 26, 2000