The Sandy Creek

High School volleyball team had a great season.

The team advanced

to the elite eight for the first time in school history and won a record

28 games. This success can also be measured with the recruitment of the

team's graduating seniors. On Monday morning, seniors Jennifer Brickle

and Jessica Ingle, two outside hitters for the Lady Patriots, signed with

Brenau University.

"We were

both interested in the university and interested in playing volleyball

in college," Ingle said. "We went for a tryout and had a lot

of fun." Brickle agreed and said that attending camps at a number

of colleges also influenced their desire to play at a collegiate level.

Brenau's volleyball

coach, Scott Haney, was on hand at the signing and spoke highly of both

players.

"It was

obvious at the tryout that both girls are very skilled and have been very

well-coached," he said. "They are very enthusiastic and have

great attitudes." Brenau graduated two outside hitters this year

and is looking for players that make a contribution next season.

Sandy Creek

volleyball Coach James Slaton will miss both Ingle and Brickle next year,

but thinks their example as team leaders will be seen in the team's performance

next year as well.

"They

are very versatile players and are well-rounded individuals both on and

off the court," said Slaton. "Though they will be outside hitters

in college, they can play at any position."

In addition

to Brickle and Ingle, Racine Francis also is being recruited to play in

college. She is expected to sign after the first of the year.

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