Red Lion volleyball players make standout performances
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[November 29, 2012]     Send a link to a friend

The Lincoln Christian University Red Lions volleyball team made their 17th consecutive trip to the National Christian College Athletics Association Division II national tournament in Kissimmee, Fla., in November. LCU went 3-2 at the tournament, with their only two losses coming to Clearwater Christian College, the tournament champions, and runner-up Maranatha Bible College. In addition to placing in the "Final Four," seven of the LCU players were honored for their individual contributions.

NCCAA First Team All-Americans:  Krystine Schnautz, senior, middle blocker from Clay City; Emma Donnelly, sophomore, libero from Clinton

NCCAA Second Team All-Americans: Alicia Carson, sophomore, outside hitter from Gobles, Mich.

2012 NCCAA National Volleyball All-Tournament Team:  Krystine Schnautz

2012 NCCAA Scholar Athletes:  Krystine Schnautz; Rachel Langseth, senior, middle-blocker from Stewartville, Minn.; Britney Flora, junior, defensive specialist from Heyworth; Emily Sheley, junior, right-side hitter from Lincoln; Sopha Hughes, junior, right-side hitter from Newton

2012 American Volleyball Coaches Association 1st Team All-Americans:  Krystine Schnautz, Emma Donnelly

2012 AVCA Second Team All-American:  Alicia Carson

Founded in Lincoln in 1944, Lincoln Christian University’s three schools -- the School of Undergraduate Studies, the Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate Studies and the Seminary -- share a mission to nurture and equip Christians with a biblical worldview to serve and lead in the church and the world. LCU’s School of Undergraduate Studies is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association, Division II.

Pictures by Lincoln Christian University


Sopha Hughes
junior, right-side hitter
Newton


Rachel Langseth
senior, middle blocker
Stewartville, Minn.

 

Emma Donnelly
sophomore, libero
Clinton

Emily Sheley
junior, right-side hitter
Lincoln
 

Alicia Carson
sophomore, outside hitter
Gobles, Mich.

Krystine Schnautz
senior, middle blocker
Clay City
 

 

 

 

 

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