(Left photo- Coach Corwin with Emily Doyle / Right photo-Coach Corwin with Julie Pfeifer with Parents John and Ellie Pfeifer)  |
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Oregon Tech head volleyball coach Jason Corwin announced recently that two players signed Letters of Intent and will join the Owls beginning this fall.
The duo includes Emily Doyle of Sunset High School (Portland, Ore.), Julie Pfeifer of Christian Brothers High School (Elk Grove, Calif.)
Doyle, a 5-8 Libero, competed at Sunset High School earning all-conference honors and was named to the 3rd team All-Metro team as a DS. She was also the starting Libero for the Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy 18’s Gold Team from Portland, Ore.
“Emily sees the game before it happens,” said Corwin. “She extends rally’s that should have ended. I have watched her turn the momentum in her team’s favor by making an impossible play look easy. Her competitiveness is off the charts. We are really looking forward to Emily joining our 2012 recruiting class.”
Emily is the daughter of Eric and Jill Doyle and will major in Medical Imaging Technology beginning this fall with a career as an Ultra-Sound Technician.
Pfeifer, a 5-9 outside hitter, was a big part of her high school team’s undefeated conference schedule in 2011 and Division 4 State Champ runner up’s in 2011 and 2012. Pfeifer also participated twice in the Junior Olympic Tournament while playing for the Delta Valley Volleyball Club over the past 5 years.
“Julie introduced herself to us at our elite camp in 2011,” said Corwin. “We did not waste any time and signer her immediately. She has an impressive range of power from both pins that keep Libero’s on their toes. She has a great passion for the game, matched with an unquestioned work ethic. We are really looking forward to Julie joining our 2012 recruiting class.”
Julie is the daughter of John and Ellie Pfeifer and will major in Diagnostic Medical Sonography this fall.
Oregon Tech opens the 2012 campaign with four matches at the Southern Oregon University Paul Elliot Invitational beginning on Friday, August 17th.
Marlee Smith (Top) and Megan Holland (Bottom) have signed letters of intent to join the Owl volleyball squad beginning this fall  |
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Oregon Tech head volleyball coach, Jason Corwin, announced recently that Marlee Smith (Springfield, Ore.) and Megan Holland (Keizer, Ore.) has signed letters of intent to join the Owl volleyball squad beginning this fall.
Marlee Smith, a 5-11 outside hitter, was a three-time all-league recipient earning Midwestern first-team honors last season as an outside hitter, and an HM selection as a middle blocker as a sophomore and junior.
“Marlee is a very versatile six rotation player that hits with range and power from both pins at first and second tempo,” said Corwin. “She has an uncanny ability to make plays and is constantly improving her game. We are really looking forward to Marlee joining our 2012 recruiting class.”
Marlee is the daughter of Marty and Marla Smith of Springfield, Ore. and is planning on majoring in pre-medical imaging at Oregon Tech this fall.
Holland, a two-time Central Valley all-conference player at McNary High School, led the Celtics to a CVC championship in 2010, along with a 6th place finish in the OSAA Championships. Holland was a second-team all-conference setter in 2010; earning first-team CVC honors her senior season at MHS.
“Megan makes hard plays look easy and is constantly bettering the ball for her teammates,” said Corwin. She has the ability to transfer verbal instructions to the court almost instantaneously. We are really looking forward to Megan joining our team this coming fall.”
Megan is the daughter of Pamela and Gary Ouderkirk and Greg Holland, and plans to major in dental hygiene at Oregon Tech beginning this fall.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Oregon Tech head volleyball coach Jason Corwin announced the first group of signees for the upcoming 2012 season. Kara Young, Krista Galloway and Alyssa Deardorff are set to join the Tech program as freshman when the Owls begin play this fall.
Alyssa Deardorff  |
Deardorff (Bellevue, Wash.) competed at Interlake High School where she led her team to the Seamount 2A League championship, also earning KingCo 3A/2A second-team all-league honors as a setter.
“Alyssa has a deceptively strong block move along with an ability to set the quick-ball in multiple gaps in consistently hittable zones,” said Corwin. “We are looking forward to Alyssa joining our 2012 recruiting class.”
Alyssa is the daughter of Doug and Linda Deardorff and will major in environmental sciences at Oregon Tech beginning in the fall.
Kara Young  |
Young (Coos Bay, Ore.), a four-year letter-winner at Marshfield High School, earned First-Team All-State honors after leading MHS to a 4
th place finish in the 2011 state championships. The 5-10 outside hitter is a, two-time First-Team All-State recipient, a three-time MWL first-team all-conference recipient and two-time MWL MVP award winner for the Pirates, while earning 12 varsity letters at Marshfield (volleyball, basketball and softball).
“Kara is the only athlete at Marshfield to receive 12 varsity letters and we are excited she chose to continue her volleyball career at Oregon Tech,” mentioned Corwin. “Kara is a six rotation outside hitter, and an aggressive attacker with an impressive toolbox of shots.”
Kara is the daughter of Rex and Tammy Young and will major in medical imaging beginning this fall at Oregon Tech.
Krista Galloway.  |
Galloway (Snoqualmie, Wash.), a 6-1 middle blocker, led Mt. Si High School to a 6
th place finish at the 3A Washington State Championship in 2011 and to a 3
rd place showing at the SeaKing District 3A championships. Galloway earned second-team KingCo 3A/2A all-conference honors at MSHS her senior season and HM accolades as a junior.
“Krista is relatively new to volleyball but is already at an impressive level. I think she will work herself into a very high ceiling of achievement in our conference,” said Corwin. “She has exceptional timing with her block, is always ready to hit and our setters are excited to get in the gym and start working with her.”
Krista is the daughter of Rodger and Kelly Galloway and will major in renewable energy beginning at Oregon Tech this fall.