Washburn University Athletics

In 2016: Played in 13 matches … made debut during Washburn Invitational on Sept. 2 versus Quincy … recorded first collegiate kill on Oct. 11 against Maryville (Mo.) … dug up a pair of Pittsburg State attacks at home on Nov. 11.

Background: Four-year letterwinner in volleyball, also competing in track and field, softball and powerlifting at Salina South HS (Salina, Kan.) … was named AVCTL First Team and was 5A All-State honorable mention in volleyball for senior season while leading the team in kills and blocks ... led the team in kills and blocks as a junior, being named AVCTL Division I All-League Second Team and 2014 All-Saline County … also as a junior, was 5A Regional javelin champion, qualifying for the 5A State Track and Field Meet, where she finished third in the javelin and seventh in shot put, breaking two school records, along with finished as a runner up at 5A State Powerlifting … 5A State Powerlifting Bench Press Champion and overall Powerlifting runner-up in 2013-14 (sophomore) …  qualified for state as a senior and placed third in shot with a school record throw and seventh in javelin and broke ... compted in 2016 KVA All-Star Match ... four-year academic honor roll member … was senior class president ... graduated as a Kansas Regent Scholar.

Personal: Born in Fayetteville, Ark. … daughter of Shannon Vance … plans to double major in kinesiology and psychology.