SALEM, Ore. – Second-year Corban University head volleyball coach Nels Norquist announced Wednesday that he has signed five players for the upcoming 2010 season that includes a freshman quintet from around Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.The Class of 2014 includes Bethany Durre (Bend, Ore.) from Mountain View High School, Alex Matulewicz (Gresham, Ore.) from Centennial High School, Allison Pargeter (Anchorage, Alaska) from Grace Christian School, Olivia Goleman (Days Creek, Ore.) from Days Creek High School, and Brittany Sweet (Tumwater, Wash.) from Tumwater High School.
"With these five freshman, we were able to add some much needed depth with quality student-athletes," commented Norquist. "I am very excited to get our recruits in the gym to join our already young and growing team."
Goleman, a 5-foot-5 defensive specialist, will put on the Warrior uniform next season after playing four years at Days Creek High School. As a member of the Wolves' squad, Goleman helped lead Days Creek to an overall record of 22-5 that included a perfect 12-0 mark in Skyline League play as a senior. Goleman led the Wolves in both kills with 239 and digs with 145 during her senior season, while helping Days Creek win 35 straight league matches to conclude her high school career. During her final season, Goleman was named league MVP, 1st team all-conference, and 2nd team all-state to go along with her Days Creek High School Athlete of the Year award.
Along with her work on the court, Goleman was also named Days Creek salutatorian and also served as the National Honor Society president.
