Vida Kernich
Russ Rose in 1986: “Vida Kernich is the best all-around player on the team and a scholar-athlete.” Russ Rose Now (2026): “Vida was a Baldwin girl who came…
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Ellen Hensler
Russ Rose in 1987: “Ellen Hensler is an elite volleyball player. She is mentally tough to a degree that she can outperform people with perhaps more talent. She…
Read MoreIzetta Phillips
Russ Rose in 1987: “Izetta has unlimited potential and can dominate a match with her blocking skills. She is an exceptional blocker for her size. She works hard…
Read MoreJudy McDonough
Player Profile – 1983 Media Guide: “A backrow player who set for her highschool team [Norwin] en route to their 3rd straight state title.” Russ Rose Now…
Read MoreLaurie Dietsch
Russ Rose in 1987: “Laurie’s a competitive outside hitter. She has the potential to play really well.” Russ Rose Now (2026): “Laurie was from Upper Arlington High School…
Read MoreDenise Navoney
Russ Rose in 1987: “Denise is as good a middle back player as I’ve ever coached. I think she’s going to have an exceptional year. She works hard…
Read MoreBeth Yearace
Russ Rose Then (1987): “Beth is a good server and passer and fundamental player.” 1987 Season (Freshman) Highlights and Awards: Letterwinner. Season Recap: One of 5 freshmen on…
Read MoreKris Powley
1987 Season (Freshman) Highlights and Awards: Letterwinner. Season Recap: Served as a reserve in the backrow. Before Penn State: Was a setter at Central Dauphin, PA High School…
Read MoreKimberly Kendrick
1987 Season (Freshman) Highlights and Awards: Letterwinner. Season Recap: Served as a reserve in the backrow. Before Penn State: Member of the Richland, PA High School team that…
Read MoreOlga Cambest
Russ Rose Then (1987): “Olga’s going to have a real bright future at Penn State. Over the next couple of years, she’s going to be a real good…
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