Missouri Southern volleyball coach Kalie Mader has announced the addition of five newcomers for the 2020 season.
Joining the Lions will be a trio of high school student-athletes, as well as a pair of junior college transfers. Both junior college transfers come to the Lions via Fort Scott Community College. Sophie Mader and Abbie Casper will transfer in with a pair of years left in eligibility.
Casper is a 5-6 defensive specialist that hails from Pittsburg, Kan. She was an All-Conference and All-District pick, while helping the Greyhounds to a sixth-place finish at the NJCAA National Tournament as a sophomore, earning All-Tournament honors in the process. This past season, Casper averaged 5.65 digs per set, while playing in all 38 matches for Fort Scott.
Casper prepped at Pittsburg High School for coach Megan Mantooth where she was a four-year letter winner for the Purple Dragons. She was a four-time All-Conference selection while also earning letters in basketball and track and field.
Casper is the daughter of Kim and Tim Casper. Her father, Tim, played baseball at Missouri Southern. Casper plans to major in kinesiology.
"I am so grateful to have Abbie joining our team," Mader said. "Her hard work and competitive spirit has already made impact in our gym."
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Sophie Mader is a 6-0 setter from Nickerson, Kan. She was an All-Conference and All-District selection for the Greyhounds, while also picking up All-American honors as a sophomore when she helped the team to a sixth-place finish at the NJCAA National Tournament. Last season at FSCC, Mader averaged 10.93 assists per set, while playing in all 38 matches.
Mader prepped at Nickerson High School where she was a four-year letter winner for coach Deedra Emel and the Panthers. A three-time All-Conference pick for Nickerson, Mader picked up first-team All-State honors as a senior. She helped the Panthers to a third-place finish at the Kansas State Tournament as a junior and a runner-up finish as a senior.
The younger sister of Lions' head coach Kalie Mader, Sophie is the daughter of Chris and Vikki Mader and plans to major in psychology at Southern.
"Being able to coach my sister is a very unique opportunity," Mader said. "But I am most excited for is to have her volleyball IQ and growth mindset in our gym on a daily basis."
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Kaitlyn Creek is a 5-11 outside hitter from Stockton, Mo., where she prepped at Stockton High School for coach Amanda Walton. A four-year letter winner for the Tigers, Creek also participated in softball and track and field in high school.
Kaitlyn Creek is a 5-11 outside hitter from Stockton, Mo., where she prepped at Stockton High School for coach Amanda Walton. A four-year letter winner for the Tigers, Creek also participated in softball and track and field in high school.
Creek is the daughter of Kelly Creek and plans to major in biology at Southern.
"Kaitlyn is a well-rounded and skilled player," Mader said. "She brings a skill set and competitive mind that will benefit everyone."
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Kylah Carter is a 5-10 outside hitter from Houston, Texas where she prepped at Westside High School for coach Andre King and the Wolves. Carter led her team in kills for three years (sophomore through senior seasons) while also being named the District Player of the Year as a junior. A four-year starter at Westside, she was a captain on the varsity for three seasons.
Carter was a member of the National Honor Society where she ranked in the top 10 percent of her graduating class. The daughter of LaTreshia and Dion Carter, Kylah plans to major in pre-med and biology at Southern.
"Kylah is a very dynamic athlete but what excites me most about Kylah is her drive and her heart," Mader said. "Our gym will be a better place because of her."
Armyni Perales is a 5-10 outside hitter that hails from Houston, Texas and prepped at Bellaire High School. A four-year letter winner for the Cardinals and coach Gloria Clark, Perales was a four-time All-Conference selection, finishing up her career as the conference Player of the Year as a senior.
Carter was a member of the National Honor Society where she ranked in the top 10 percent of her graduating class. The daughter of LaTreshia and Dion Carter, Kylah plans to major in pre-med and biology at Southern.
"Kylah is a very dynamic athlete but what excites me most about Kylah is her drive and her heart," Mader said. "Our gym will be a better place because of her."
Armyni Perales is a 5-10 outside hitter that hails from Houston, Texas and prepped at Bellaire High School. A four-year letter winner for the Cardinals and coach Gloria Clark, Perales was a four-time All-Conference selection, finishing up her career as the conference Player of the Year as a senior.
The daughter of Esteban Perales, Armyni plans to major in pre-med and biology at Southern.
"Armyni is a very skilled player," Mader said. "We are excited to have her experience and composure in the gym. Her presence will have an immediate impact."
"Armyni is a very skilled player," Mader said. "We are excited to have her experience and composure in the gym. Her presence will have an immediate impact."
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