Central Michigan University Athletics
Volleyball Adds Two For 2008
12/7/2007 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
Central Michigan University volleyball coach Erik Olson announced today the addition of a pair of student-athletes for the 2008 season.
Joining the Chippewas next season are 6-4 middle blocker Kaitlyn Schultz and 5-11 setter Catherine Ludwig. Schultz is from Highland, Mich., attending Milford High School and also playing for the M-Juniors Club team. Ludwig is from Downs, Ill., and played at Tri-Valley High School and for the Illini Elite Club team.
“This 2008 class is fantastic addition to our volleyball program,” Olson said. “The current and past teams have worked so hard to bring our program to a championship contender level. Kaitlyn and Catherine have every intention of helping this program continue to improve and reach our program goals.”
Schultz was a Michigan Miss Volleyball finalist this season and earned second team all-state honors from the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Association. She also led her squad to the regional finals, its best finish ever, and was named an AAU All-American in the summer of 2007.
Kaitlyn is our first PrepVolleyball.com Senior Ace Top 150 recruit in my time here and I would presume in Central Michigan volleyball’s history,” Olson said. “Her size and physicality at the net will be an addition to the program that will be eye opening. She will have great mentors in the other middle blockers/rightsides on our roster, which will aid in her transition to the Division I game.”
Ludwig was chosen the tournament MVP at the AAU National Tournament last season while leading her team to a national title. She also earned All-American honors at the club level. This season, she received all-state special mention honors and was also named first team all-area.
“Catherine is a very intelligent setter with very good hands,” Olson said. “She has great location, and really understands how to run an offense. She is a proven winner, with very high goals for herself. She is a perfect fit for Central Michigan and where we plan to take this program.”
| Kaitlyn Schultz 6-4 Middle Blocker Highland, Mich. Milford HS Named a finalist for the Michigan Miss Volleyball award ... earned second team all-state honors as a senior and honorable mention recognition as a junior from the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Association ... named to the all-region team by the MIVA twice ... selected as a junior and senior to the Kensington Valley all-conference first team ... selected the Kensington Valley Player of the Year as a junior ... led her squad to the regional finals as a senior, the best finish in school history ... named to the Prep Volleyball Senior Aces The 150 ... set school records during senior season for kills (707), hitting percentage (.533) and kills per game (5.89) ... finished high school career with 1,478 kills, 380 blocks, 4.36 kills per game and a .476 hitting percentage ... named an AAU All-American at the 2007 Nationals ... played club for USA Michigan Juniors ... lettered in volleyball and basketball ... holds a 3.03 grade-point average ... high school coach was Jim Marszalek ... club coaches are Ed Tolentino, Tier Trainer, Lisa Shea and Mike Watkins. | |
| Catherine Ludwig 5-11 Setter Downs, Ill. Tri-Valley HS Chosen the tournament MVP at the 2007 AAU National, leading her squad, the Illini Elite, to a club national title ... also earned club All-American honors in 2007 ... named to the all-state special mention team after senior season ... named first team all-area as a senior and honorable mention during junior year ... selected to the Heart of Illinois All-Conference first team as a senior and junior and to the second team as a sophomore ... earned the Lady Viking High School award three times ... three-year starter in high school and two-year team captain ... set school records for assists in a season and as career during senior year ... twice named to the all-tournament team at the Mahomet Invitational ... team captain for club year during three seasons ... led club team to a 13th place finish at the 2007 National Junior Olympics in the American Division ... selected a Illinois State Scholar ... holds a 4.0 grade-point averaged ... member of the National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars ... high school coach is Jeff Huebner ... club coaches are Michelle Robinson and Kelly Kreger. |
