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Fall 2023 Recap...
-Hosted the largest volleyball crowd ever in the bank of colorado arena (Attendance: 2801 vs Stanford on aug 25)
-beat in-state foe colorado state for the 3rd straight year
- Syd cole & makenzie harris named all-tournament team of the colorado classic
- big sky preseason poll - picked #1 to 3-Peat as Big Sky champs
- Syd Cole named big sky setter of the year
- Gabi placide named big sky freshman of the year
- Finished 2nd in the big sky regular season
- Makenzie Harris and syd cole named to the big sky all-conference first-team
- Made it to the second round of the nivc tournament
- Syd cole surpassed 3000 career assists
- Michaela boon surpassed 1000 career digs
- Cece huhn breaks a program record of solo blocks, tallying 83
- Brynn Reines, Michaela Boon & Syd cole named to the CSC Academic all-district team
Bears Sign three to the Class of 2024
"We are very pleased with this signing class," Oates said. "They will add great depth to our returning group. All three are diligent students, athletic and great people. They fit right into the mold of what we are looking for in student-athletes to continue excellent volleyball."
Madison Rink | MB | 6-3 | Lincoln, Neb. | Lincoln Southwest High School
She is the daughter of Nathan and Jill Rink … has three siblings, Matthew, Emma and Hallie ... played club volleyball for VC Nebraska, coached by Maggie Griffin … helped her high school team to the Nebraska State Championship in 2023 … finished second at state in the shot put … owns a 4.3 GPA and plans on majoring in math.
Quote from Coach
"Maddie brings size and a great background of good volleyball experience," Oates said. "She came to our camp and we were impressed with her arm and lateral movements and feel like her best volleyball is ahead of her."
Finley Schelhaas | DS | 5-5 | Urbandale, Iowa | Des Moines Christian High School
She is the daughter of Nate and Jane Schelhaas … has one brother, Emmett … owns a 4.31 GPA and plans to major in biochemistry or biology … played club volleyball for Iowa Powerplex, coached by Ed Brogean.
Quote from Coach
"Finley is a feisty defender that makes her presence known on the court," Oates said. "She has a lot of range and a contagious competitiveness that brings out the best in others. We are excited for Finley's career as a Bear."
Adeline Waller | S | 5-10 | Castle Pines, Colo. | Rock Canyon High School
She is the daughter of Nathan and Heather Waller … has two siblings, Reese and Luke … played club volleyball for Colorado Juniors, coached by Sheri Hawkins … owns a 3.7 GPA and plans on majoring in business or marketing.
Quote from Coach
"Addie reminds us of a lot of Syd Cole, which is a great compliment," Oates said. "She is athletic, can play high and has such a pleasant and fun-loving spirit on and off the court. Addie has a big upside, and we feel once she is surrounded by talented players around her, she will continue to excel."
Madison Rink | MB | 6-3 | Lincoln, Neb. | Lincoln Southwest High School
She is the daughter of Nathan and Jill Rink … has three siblings, Matthew, Emma and Hallie ... played club volleyball for VC Nebraska, coached by Maggie Griffin … helped her high school team to the Nebraska State Championship in 2023 … finished second at state in the shot put … owns a 4.3 GPA and plans on majoring in math.
Quote from Coach
"Maddie brings size and a great background of good volleyball experience," Oates said. "She came to our camp and we were impressed with her arm and lateral movements and feel like her best volleyball is ahead of her."
Finley Schelhaas | DS | 5-5 | Urbandale, Iowa | Des Moines Christian High School
She is the daughter of Nate and Jane Schelhaas … has one brother, Emmett … owns a 4.31 GPA and plans to major in biochemistry or biology … played club volleyball for Iowa Powerplex, coached by Ed Brogean.
Quote from Coach
"Finley is a feisty defender that makes her presence known on the court," Oates said. "She has a lot of range and a contagious competitiveness that brings out the best in others. We are excited for Finley's career as a Bear."
Adeline Waller | S | 5-10 | Castle Pines, Colo. | Rock Canyon High School
She is the daughter of Nathan and Heather Waller … has two siblings, Reese and Luke … played club volleyball for Colorado Juniors, coached by Sheri Hawkins … owns a 3.7 GPA and plans on majoring in business or marketing.
Quote from Coach
"Addie reminds us of a lot of Syd Cole, which is a great compliment," Oates said. "She is athletic, can play high and has such a pleasant and fun-loving spirit on and off the court. Addie has a big upside, and we feel once she is surrounded by talented players around her, she will continue to excel."
Northern Colorado Athletics announces a new mobile app for Bears fans! Developed in partnership with From Now On, the new UNC Athletics app will feature the ability to purchase tickets, earn points and win prizes for attending events, and keep you up to date on everything Northern Colorado Athletics.