Record number of students on LCHS Signing Day
Part two – Girls Basketball and Volleyball

 

[April 29, 2024] 

This year there were three seniors who signed to play basketball in college and two who will play volleyball.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Jenna Bowman

Parents: Donnie and Amanda Bowman
Sport: Basketball
College: Illinois College
Major: Elementary Education
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
It felt like home when I stepped on campus. The coaches made me feel welcomed and excited to continue my basketball career.
Years played at LCHS: 4
Awards earned playing this sport at LCHS:
First Team Apollo All-Conference, Honorable Mention Central State Eight All-Conference, IBCA All-State Honorable Mention, LCHS and IHSA State Tournament record holder.

Kloe Froebe

Parents: Kent and Kari Froebe
Sport: Basketball
College: Colorado State University
Major: Political Science
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
CSU has a beautiful campus that can easily become a second home. The coaches are amazing and have always strongly believed in me. I felt an immediate connection with the other girls on the team and I know that I can make a positive impact instantly.
Years played at LCHS: 4
Awards earned playing this sport at LCHS:
Four-time Team MVP, First Team All-CS8, First Team All-Apollo, Apollo and CS8 All-Academic Teams, four-time IBCA First Team All-State, four-time Associated Press First Team All-State, Max Preps Illinois POY, Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year, 2023-2024 IBCA Ms. Basketball

Tori Geriets

Parents: Mike Geriets, Christy and Michael Fruge
Sport: Basketball
College: North Central College
Major: Criminology or Psychology
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
The coaches and team were all so nice and welcoming. The campus life and location is great and I knew it was the perfect fit for me.
Years played at LCHS: 4
Awards earned playing this sport at LCHS:
Four-time Varsity Letter winner, CS8 All-Academic team, Defensive Player of the Year 2023-2024, Hustle Award 2022-2023, JV MVP 2021-2022

VOLLEYBALL

Alyssa Company

Parents: Jeff Company and Candace Van Bogaert
Sport: Volleyball
College: Eureka College
Major: Elementary Education
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
It felt like home and I felt excited to go to school. I connected with the volleyball girls really well.
Years played at LCHS: 4
Awards earned playing this sport at LCHS:
2023 IHSA State Runner-Up, 2023 CS8 All-Conference Second Team, State Journal Register Top 24 All-Area, News Gazette Top 100, All-State Honorable Mention, 2023 Decatur Herald Second Team

Addison Qualters

Parents: Lindsay and Kevin Qualters
Sport: Volleyball
College: Heartland Community College
Major: Undecided
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
I felt Heartland was the right fit immediately after meeting with the volleyball coach.
Years played at LCHS: 4
Awards earned playing this sport at LCHS:
All-State Second Team, two-time Central State Eight First Team All-Conference, 2023 Team MVP, two-time school record holder

[Teena Lowery]