Volleyball Announces Incoming Class
Holy Cross Athletics 07-11-2019
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WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross volleyball head coach Kathleen Colpoys has announced the team's incoming freshman class for the 2019 season.
"I am excited to welcome this incoming class of student-athletes to our program," Colpoys said. "This group is extremely motivated and enthusiastic about achieving success athletically and academically at Holy Cross. I am looking forward to their careers ahead as they work together to elevate Holy Cross Volleyball."
To learn more about the four student-athletes, see below.
Gracyn Benck | Outside Hitter | 6-0 | San Juan Capistrano, Calif. | St. Margaret's Episcopal
A four-year member of the varsity volleyball team at St. Margaret's Episcopal School under head coach Joaquin Acosta.
Served as team captain as a senior.
Two-time MVP (2016 & 2018) and three-time first team All-League selection (2015, 2016, 2018).
Named Orange County Varsity All-Second Team (2017).
Compiled 478 kills with a .370 hitting percentage.
Played for A4 Volley club team under head coach Joaquin Acosta.
Sister, Gabby, plays volleyball for Colgate.
Peyton Dewers | Outside Hitter/Right Side | 5-9 | Mission Viejo, Calif. | JSerra Catholic
A three-year member of the varsity volleyball team at Jserra Catholic High School under head coach Mike Murphy.
Played four years on the varsity beach volleyball team under head coach Mike Murphy.
All-Trinity League selection in 2018.
Played for the Tstreet Volleyball Club.
Grace Kenkel | Setter | 5- 7 | Gloucester, Mass. | Governor's Academy
Played four years on the varsity volleyball team at The Governor's Academy in Byfield, Mass., under head coach Jamie Brandt.
Team captain during senior year.
Team MVP in 2017 and 2018.
All-League honorable mention in 2015 and All-New England and First Team All-ISL in 2017 and 2018.
Once recorded 19 aces in one match.
Recorded more than 1,000 career assists.
Played four years on the varsity basketball team under head coach Erin O'Connell.
Basketball team captain during senior year.
Honored with Coaches' Award in 2019.
Also played for Team Evolution.
Emma VanSeveren | Libero | 5-7 | Davenport, Iowa | Assumption
Four-year member of the varsity volleyball team at Assumption High School under head coach Bre Scherler.
Served as team captain during senior year.
Awarded Team MVP (2018), Defensive Player Award (2017, 2018) and Highest Passing Efficiency (2017, 2018).
2018 First Team All-Conference, All-District and All-Metro.
2017-2018 Academic All-Conference.
Reached regional finals each year from 2015 to 2018, earning regional championships and reaching state quarterfinals in 2016 and 2018.
Second all-time in school history in digs per set (4.83).
Over career, played in 216 sets with 686 digs, 113 assists and 91 aces.
Played for Platform Elite Club under head coach Dawn Kerr.
2019 Nationals and Windy City Qualifier Champions.
Member of the National Honor Society and Student Ambassadors.
Older sister, Sophie, will be a junior on the Holy Cross volleyball team.
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