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LCU volleyball signs Akre

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[March 05, 2013]  The Lincoln Christian University volleyball program has signed Newark High School senior Abbey Akre, of Newark. She is the second recruit to sign with LCU in their 2013 recruiting class. Her parents are Tami and Ron Akre.

Akre is coming off an impressive prep career at Newark High School. She was one of the most decorated competitors in Newark volleyball history as she leaves the program being ranked in the top five of six different career statistical categories. As a senior, she was able to lead her team to a very impressive 29-5 record, losing in sectional play to the eventual 1A state champion, Keith Country Day. During her senior year, Akre posted impressive statistics, including 247 kills, 60 serving aces and 290 digs, while also earning recognition as The Times Volleyball Player of the Year.

LCU head coach Dave Donnelly had this to say about the signing: "Abbey's name came up as somebody we really needed to take a look at. So I went over to Newark, met her, talked with her, saw her play, and needless to say, I was very impressed. She's a great all-around individual, an excellent student, fabulous player, just the kind of person we like to have in our program. We're glad to have her."

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LCU's School of Undergraduate Studies is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association, Division II. 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. For more information about the Red Lions, visit LincolnChristian.edu/athletics.

[Text from file received from Lincoln Christian University]

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