2002 Miracle Yearbook

New and old mem- bers of the Women's Volleyball team pep each other up before a match. CU vomens volleyball I . Cedarville University Volleyball team had another winning season last year,led by Senior Heather van der Aa,who completed her volleyball career as the all-time kills leader with an astounding 2390. Adding to a host ofaccolades including NCCAA All-American All- Tournament team honors and NAIA First Team Honors,the American MideastConference named van der Aa the Player ofthe Year. She was the first player in Cedarville University history to earn this honor in volleyball. In response to van der Aa's excellent play, teammate Sarah Oleszczuk said,"She is a smart player who knows how to hit in the holes." Additionally,Senior Amy Martin earned Second Team honors, while Carrie Hartman and Melissa Holland received honorable mention. During the season,Student Assistant MattKaufman said,"We're getting good all around play and solid contributions from everyone. After a lot ofhard work,the desired system is starting to mold. The team is communicating well,and we are all starting to gel." At the end ofthe season,he remarked that he was pleased with the unity the team developed over the long season, pointing to the Jackets'eight game winningstreak as evidence. Seniors Amy Martin, Cheryl Meyer,and Heather van der Aa contributed to this unity as they led the team throughout the season. Van der Aa and Martin led the team in kills and blocks, while Meyer was second on the team in serves and led the Lady Jackets with her verbal encouragement. In the first round ofthe season the LadyJackets defeated Seton Hill soundly,but Walsh proved too strong in a3match battle. Winning 17ofthe final 22 games,the team finished strong, compiling a 29-14 record and a 17- 6record in the AMC. Two Lady Jackets are all hands as they block their opponent's shot. Sophomore setter Carrie Hartman times her serve perfectly to send it over the net. Freshman Paula Thompson goes for the bump as Cheryl Meyer watches intently. Athletics 45