Monday, November 26, 2007

ERIKA GARCIA SIGNS WITH TUSCULUM VOLLEYBALL

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Erika Garcia has signed a national letter of intent to attend Tusculum College and play volleyball for the Pioneers announced TC head coach Nathan Baker.

Garcia, a 5-2 libero from Dayton, Ohio, was a three-time All-Conference selection at Beavercreek High School where she was coached by Kristine Dabbelt. She also garnered All-District 15 honors on three occasions and was named her team's most valuable player this year.

The played her club volleyball for the Dayton Jrs, where she was coached by Don Wood, Yoon Ha and Howard Garcia. Her club team qualified for nationals four times and has been ranked in the top four in the Ohio Valley Region the last four years.

“Erika is a furious competitor; she will come in a give us help in our defensive position right away," said Baker.  "We're extremely excited to have her on board for next season. She has played at a high level during club season and should do well adjusting to college play.”

She earned the Top Libero Award at the University of Buffalo Camp in 2007. Her sister, Lizaiha Garcia, just completed her final season on the Buffalo volleyball team.

Tusculum posted a 25-10 record, including 11-3 in South Atlantic Conference play, finishing second in the league.

Tusculum College, located in Greeneville, Tenn., is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is a NCAA Division II member of the South Atlantic Conference which is comprised of nine colleges and universities in Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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