May Issue of Wolf Pack Edge

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Pack Adds Three to 2009 Volleyball Team

Reno, Nev. - University of Nevada head volleyball coach Devin Scruggs has added three recruits for the 2009 volleyball season in high school seniors Janelle Batista, Elissa Ji and Kelly Chang.

Batista is a 5-11 right side/middle blocker who played her prep volleyball at Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis, Ore. where she earned first-team all-state honors as a senior after leading the Raiders to an eighth place finish at the state tournament. She was named Mid-Willamette Conference co-MVP following her senior season and was a two-time first-team all-conference selection. As a sophomore she was named the all-conference second team. A three sport athlete she also competed in basketball where she earned first-team all-conference honors her junior year and was second team selection as a sophomore. She helped guide the CVHS basketball team to a fifth place finish at the state tournament her junior season. Twice she earned all-district honors competing in track & field her sophomore and junior seasons. She plays club volleyball for Northwest Juniors.

One of two players that will be joining the Wolf Pack next season from Honolulu, Hawaii is Ji, a 5-10 outside hitter who played her prep volleyball at Maryknoll High School where she earned second-team all-state honors the past three seasons. She was honored with the 2008 Senior Volleyball Invitational Impact Player Award. A four-year member of the Jammers Volleyball Club she along with Chang helped the team to a second place finish at the 2008 Junior Olympics in Dallas.

The second Hawaii player that will join the Pack next season is libero/defensive specialist Kelly Chang who played her prep volleyball at the Hawaii Baptist Academy. She earned first-team all-state and Interscholastic League of Hawaii honors her senior year. The team’s most valuable player she helped Hawaii Baptist to a pair of league titles and two state titles. A seven-year member of the Jammers Volleyball Club she along with Ji helped the team to a second place finish at the 2008 Junior Olympics in Dallas.

“I am very pleased with our class of 2009 recruits,” said Scruggs. “We have athleticism, volleyball IQ, and fantastic ball control all rolled into each of these players. Janelle Batista will bring athleticism and an energy that I am very excited to have the opportunity to coach. Both Elissa and Kelly come from a very strong club out of Hawaii. They have ball control and they know how to win.”

Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/Previous School/Club Team
Janelle Batista RS/MB 5’11” Fr. Corvallis, Ore./Crescent Valley HS/Northwest Juniors VBC
Elissa Ji OH 5’10” Fr. Honolulu, Hawai`i/Maryknoll HS/Jammers VBC
Kelly Chang L/DS 5’2” Fr. Honolulu, Hawai`i/Hawaii Baptist Academy/Jammers VBC

Nevada Volleyball Team To Host Spring Tournament This Weekend

Reno, Nev. - The University of Nevada will host a spring volleyball tournament at the Virginia Street Gym on Friday and Saturday. Chico State, Pacific, Sacramento State and The College of Southern Idaho along with the Wolf Pack will compete in the event. The tournament is free and open to the public.

The Pack will take on The College of Southern Idaho in the only match on Friday at 7:00 p.m. On Saturday two courts will be used to complete the 10 matches. All matches will be two games played to 25 points.

Nevada Spring Volleyball Tournament Schedule

Day Time Court 1 Court 2
Friday 7:00 p.m. Nevada vs. College of Southern Idaho
Saturday 9:30 a.m. Nevada vs. Sacramento State Chico State vs. Pacific
Saturday 10:30 a.m. Nevada vs. Pacific Sacramento State vs. College of Southern Idaho
Saturday 11:30 a.m. Nevada vs. Chico State College of Southern Idaho vs. Pacific
Saturday 1:00 p.m. Chico State vs. College of Southern Idaho Pacific vs. Sacramento State
Saturday 2:00 p.m. Nevada vs. College of Southern Idaho Sacramento State vs. Chico State

Aces Edge

Brittany Puzey ties the school record with a 17-game hitting streak

Senior Brittany Puzey has tied the school record with a 17-game hitting streak. That matched teammate Noelle Micka, who had a 17-game streak earlier this year. That is also the longest hitting streak in the WAC this season.

NEVADA COACH MATT MEUCHEL ON PUZEY

“Brittany is the most decorated offensive player to play at Nevada and her senior season is sure to be her most productive yet. She has taken a large leadership role this season and has continued to be a versatile player, especially this season where she will play in the outfield and bring depth to our pitching staff.”

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