Volleyball 2015 Media Guide

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2015 San Jacinto College Volleyball Roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown / High School (Previous College)

1 Kayden Thomas OH/MB 5-10 Fresh. Huffman / Hargrave HS

2 Nakia Taylor OH/RS 5-11 Fresh. Humble / Atascocita HS

5 Byanca Pereira MB/OH 6-0 Fresh. Sao Paulo, Brazil/ Colegio Objetivo

6 Hannah Baker S 5-7 Soph. Bellville / Bellville HS

7 Sam McMahon RS/OH 5-10 Soph. Deer Park / Deer Park HS

8 Manon Geoffroy L/DS 5-7 Soph. Bordeaux, France / Lycée Victor Louis

9 Anna Rodrigues S/RS 6-0 Soph. Sao Paulo, Brazil / Colegio Objetivo

10 Ines Bawedin MB 6-0 Fresh. Reunion Island, France

11 Hannah Westerlage S/DS 5-3 Fresh. Dickinson / Dickinson HS

12 Erlicia Griffith MB/RS 6-3 Soph. Wharton / Wharton HS

14 Kerstin Jenkins OH/RS 5-9 Soph. Magnolia / Magnolia HS

15 Mallory Lemon OH/DS 5-10 Fresh. La Porte / La Porte HS

20 Hannah Malley DS/L 5-8 Soph. Deer Park / Deer Park HS

21 Juel Rayburn S 5-9 Fresh. Pearland / Pearland HS

22 Brianna Moten MB 6-1 Soph. Houston / Bellaire HS

23 Katie Ulrich MB/OH 6-0 Fresh. League City / Clear Falls HS

24 Sophia Botsch OH 5-10 Fresh. Theresien-Gymnasium / Ansbach, Germany

2015 Volleyball Team

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Player Bios

1 Kayden Thomas

5-10 | Fresh. | OH/MBHuffman | Hargrave HSClub: TCA VolleyballPrior to San Jac: Led the Falcons to the regional semifinals as a junior, and regional quarterfinals as a senior… Two-time first-team all-district… First-team all-area as a senior… Named the team’s of-fensive MVP as a senior… Member of the SETCA West all-star team… Also played basketball, tennis, and ran cross country… Member of the National Honor Society.

6 Hannah Baker

5-7 | Soph. | SBellville | Bellville HSClub: Texas TornadosAs a freshman: All-conference second team selection…Two-time conference setter of the week… Played in 30 matches, averaging 5.39 assists and 1.76 digs per set.Prior to San Jac: Four-year var-sity team member… Named the setter MVP for District 17-4A as a sophomore… Helped Brenham to the 2010 state finals… As a senior, named to the 25-3A All-district academic first team, as the district superlatives MVP, to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 3A All-state first team and All-academic first team, and UIL Class 3A All-state volleyball tournament first team… Member of the National Honor Soci-ety… Graduated Suma Cum Laude.

2 Nakia Taylor

5-11 | Fresh. | OH/RSHumble | Atascocita HSClub: Houston JuniorsPrior to San Jac: Two-time sec-ond-team all-district selection… Posted 183 kills as a senior… Named the team MVP as a senior… Member of the National Junior Hon-or Society… Was on the A/B Honor roll all four years.

7 Samantha McMahon

5-10 | Soph. | MBDeer Park | Deer Park HSClub: Houston StellarAs a freshman: Played in 24 match-es… Averaged 1.65 kills and .033 blocks per set.Prior to San Jac: Helped the Deer to three district championships… Three-year letterman… Two-time first-team All-district selection…Three-time academic All-district… Offensive player of the year as a sophomore.

5 Byanca Pereira

6-0 | Fresh. | MB/OHSao Paulo, Brazil


Player Bios

8 Manon Geoffroy

5-7 | Soph. | DSBordeaux, France | Lycée Victor LouisClub: St. Jean D’IllacAs a freshman: Appeared in 29 matches, leading the team in digs (3.68 per set) and service aces (23).Prior to San Jac: Named the 2012 Best Libero in France… Led her team to the 2012 French championship.

12 Erlicia Griffith

6-3 | Soph. | MB/RSWharton | Wharton HSClub: TexstarAs a freshman: Saw action in six matches, averaging 1.00 kills per set.Prior to San Jac: District 25-3A honorable mention as a sophomore and junior… MVP as a senior… Member of the student council.

10 Ines Bawedin

6-0 | Fresh. | MBReunion Island, France | Club: Volleyball Club de la Côte Ouest

9 Anna Rodrigues

6-0 | Soph. | S/RSSao Paulo, Brazil | Colegio Obje-tivoClub: IbirapueraAs a freshman: Appeared in 30 matches… Was second on the team in assists at 4.76 per set… Averaged 1.44 digs per set.

14 Kerstin Jenkins

5-9 | Soph. | OH/RSMagnolia | Magnolia HSClub: Houston JuniorsAs a freshman: Appeared in 28 matches, averaging 2.88 kills and 2.40 digs per set.Prior to San Jac: First-team All-dis-trict selection… Named to the All-state team and a state all star… Recorded 609 kills as a senior… Finished high school career with 856 digs, 165 aes, and a .300 hitting percentage.

11 Hannah Westerlage

5-3 | Fresh. | S/DSDickinson | Dickinson HSClub: Absolute Volleyball AcademyPrior to San Jac: Honorable mention all-district as a senior… Academic all-district and academic all-state as a senior… Also played softball… Graduated Magna Cum Laude… Member of the National Honor Society.


Player Bios

20 Hannah Malley

5-8 | Soph. | DS/LDeer Park | Deer Park HSClub: Houston StellarAs a freshman: Played in 11 match-es, averaging 1.86 digs per set.Prior to San Jac: Named first-team All-district as a senior… Helped the Deer to the district championship.

24 Sophia Botsch

5-10 | Fresh. | OHAnsbach, GermanyPrior to San Jac: Led her team to two German championships.

22 Brianna Moten

6-1 | Soph. | MBHouston | Bellaire HSClub: Houston JuniorsAs a freshman: Region XIV New-comer of the Year… Second on the team with 114 total blocks, a mark that ranked 39th nationally… Averaged 1.19 blocks per set, 21st in the country.Prior to San Jac: First-team All-dis-trict selection… Led the Cardinals to the 2012 district championship.

21 Juel Rayburn

5-9 | Fresh. | SPearland | Pearland HSClub: Houston JuniorsPrior to San Jac: Scored the most assists in a championship match… Led the Tornadoes to the 2014 National Home School champion-ship… Member of the A/B Honor Roll… Maintained a 3.78 GPA.

23 Katie Ulrich

6-0 | Fresh. | MB/OHLeague City | Clear Falls HSClub: Absolute Volleyball Academy (AVA)Prior to San Jac: Helped the Knights to the state championship match.

15 Mallory Lemon

5-10 | Fresh. | OH/DSLa Porte | La Porte HSClub: Houston StellarPrior to San Jac: First-team all-dis-trict for the Bulldogs.


Coaching staff Bios

Now in her 14th season at the helm of the San Jacinto College volleyball program, Head Coach Sharon Nelson has established herself not only as one of the best coaches in San Jacinto College volleyball history, but among the best in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Her 376-127 overall record is sixth among active NJCAA Division I coaches. She was named the 2010 and 2012 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Southwest Region Two-Year Coach of the Year and has earned eight Region XIV coach of the year honors.

Since arriving at San Jacinto College in 2002, Nelson’s teams have won nearly 75 percent of their matches, claimed eight regional titles, nine conference championships, and finished in the top 11 at the national tournament in nine seasons of the last 10 seasons... No small feat for a head coach at any level. As she does every season, Nelson has again positioned herself and her team to vie for a conference championship and a return trip to the NJCAA national tournament.

Last season, San Jacinto College finished the season with an overall record of 21-13, ranked 13th in the country. Five student-athletes – Ana Helena Ribeiro, Kacey LeBlanc, Hannah McRee, Brianna Moten, and Hanah Baker – earned all-Region XIV honors, while Ribeiro was named a NJCAA all-American. Three players went on to sign National Letters of Intent to continue their volleyball and education careers at four-year universities.

In 2013, San Jacinto College finished the season ranked 13th in the country with a 22-10 overall record. Five players – Ana Helena Ribeiro, Elisa Woinowsky, Lea Lieb, Keili Harrison, and Jacie Pullig – earned All-conference honors, while Ribeiro was also named a first-team NJCAA and AVCA All-American. A record seven student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue their education and volleyball careers at

Sharon NelsonHead CoachEastern New Mexico University (1993)Overall: 378-128 (13 seasons)Conference: 139-15 (13 seasons)

four-year universities, a statement to the success of San Jacinto College volleyball that Nelson has built. In addition, Nelson was selected as the two-year coach representative to serve on a recruiting panel during the AVCA / National Collegiate Scouting Association College Prep Combine held in Houston.

San Jacinto College spent most of the 2012 season atop the NJCAA polls. Nelson’s squad entered the national tournament ranked No. 1 in the nation, was the number four seed, and finished third. It was the seventh-consecutive top-10 national finish under Nelson’s tutelage. Five players signed National Letters of Intent to continue their education and volleyball careers at NCAA DI or DII schools, a testament to the academic and athletic training received at San Jacinto College. Nelson also had two NJCAA and AVCA all-Americans in Marie-Pierre Bakima and Marlaina Pleydle. Bakima was the Region XIV Most Valuable Player, an all-conference selection and the region’s player of the year, while Pleydle was an all-conference selection and was named to the Region XIV all-tournament team. Krista Koopmann, Oni Lattin, Julia Menhart, and Shelbee Pier were also all-conference selections, and Menhart was selected as the region’s libero of the year.

San Jac finished fourth at the national tournament in 2011, with an overall record of 32-5. Six players were named to the All-Region XIV team, and San Jac grabbed the newcomer (Marie Pierre-Bakima), co-setter (Kanoe Pupuhi), and player (Jazmine Green) of the year. Bakima and Green were also recognized by COBRA Magazine and named to the All-Southwest Region team.

The 2010 season was the most successful under Nelson, as she guided her team to a 29-10 overall record, including another perfect conference season at 10-0. San Jac advanced to the national tournament for a sixth-straight year, finishing as the national runner up. The second place finish was the highest national finish for any Nelson-coached team. Six players were named to the all-conference team, including Alyssa Dibbern and Candace Soares who


Coaching staff Bios

were also named NJCAA and American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Americans. San Jac earned the conference player, setter, newcomer, and coach of the year honors, and had six sophomores sign national letters of intent to play volleyball at four-year institutions.

In 2009, Nelson had to dig deep to build a squad that finished 32-9 overall, and made its fifth-straight appearance at the NJCAA tournament. With only four returning players from the previous season, San Jac proved many people wrong. Six players earned a spot on the all-conference team, including Christie Dorch who was named the conference player and offensive player of the year, and Alyssa Dibbern who was named the Region XIV freshman of the year. Four players went on to earn scholarships to NCAA schools, and Nelson earned her fifth-consecutive Region XIV District M coach of the year.

In 2008, San Jac made its fourth straight trip to the national tournament, finishing with a 33-3 overall record, including a perfect 10-0 in conference play. Five players, including all four sophomores and one freshman, signed to play with Division II schools. Setter Abbey Parker led the nation in assists per game for most of the season, and Zuzana Cizova finished fifth in kills per game. Nelson was named the Region XIV coach of the year, Cizova was the conference’s player of the year, Parker earned setter of the year honors, and Julia Teixeria was selected as a member of the NJCAA national all-tournament team. In addition, five players were named to the all-conference team.

In 2007, Nelson’s squad came together in a big way. Led by a class of sophomores (of which four went on to play at NCAA Division I or II institutions), San Jac finished the season with a record of 30-13, and made its third-consecutive trip to the national championship where they finished sixth. SJC blew through its Region XIV opponents, winning all 13 matches, dropping only two sets along the way. San Jac was ranked in the top 20 throughout much of the season, and finished sixth at the national tournament. Two players were named all-region, and Nelson was crowned the Region XIV District M Coach of the Year for the third consecutive year.

San Jacinto College was the region champion in both 2005 and 2006, and Nelson earned the District M Coach of the Year both years. San Jac finished 11th and eighth, respectively, at the national tournament.

In 2006, freshman middle blocker Nyla Ware was named an NJCAA all-American, and five of Nelson’s players were named all-conference. The 2005 season saw Nelson’s players nab five all-region selections, and Gena Rhodes earned an NJCAA all-American honor. Nelson began her San Jac career in 2002, guiding her squad to a second-place conference finish that year. In all, Nelson’s San Jac squads have garnered nine conference championships.

Nelson is no stranger to the Houston area, having grown up just south of the city in Manvel. She graduated from Alvin High School in 1988, and went on to attend Alvin Community College, graduating in 1990. While at Alvin, Nelson was an All-conference, All-region, All-American, and Academic All-Region selection. She then went on to play at Eastern New Mexico University, where she was a two-time All-conference and academic All-American. Nelson holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology, and a Master’s of Science in Biochemistry, both from Eastern New Mexico University.

Nelson and her husband, Tim, have been married for 16 years. Nelson’s children are Gaberiel (24), Haley (16), and Josef (12).

Coach NelsonYear-by-Year

378-128

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

24-14 31-14 34-11 28-7 26-16 30-13 33-3 32-9 29-10 32-5 36-3 22-10 21-13

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Coaching staff Bios

Jeff Pearce is in his fifth season as an assistant coach with San Jacinto College. He came to San Jac from Galveston College, where he was the Whitecaps head coach from 2003-2011, the last years of the program. During his tenure as head coach, Pearce had 15 student-athletes receive All-conference honors, nine receive academic All-American honors (with a GPA of 3.60 or higher), and five of his eight teams were named Academic Team of the Year, posting a cumulative team GPA of 3.00 or higher.

At Galveston College, he served as an academic advisor to his team and maintained a 65 percent graduation rate with his student-athletes over his last five years at the college. Eighty percent of his student-athletes transferred on to four-year universities.

In 2007, Pearce was named the Region XIV Coach of the year. He has also coached at the club level for 10 years at various clubs in the area and is still actively involved in the development of youth volleyball. He also teaches physical education courses at San Jacinto College.

Pearce holds a Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Human Performance from the University of Houston - Clear Lake (UHCL) and is currently pursuing a master’s degree from UHCL. Pearce and his wife, Tiffany, reside in League City. The couple has three children, Keylan (7), Gavin (2), and Gabriel (5 months).

“I have always pushed my athletes past the point they thought was their limit, on the court and in the classroom. Being here at San Jacinto has given me a wider range, a bigger stage and vastly more opportunities to explore and continue this practice. Each day seems to open the door to a new and exciting challenge.”

Jeff PearceAssistant CoachUniversity of Houston – Clear Lake (2010)Fifth Season


Coaching staff Bios

Troy Rabon is in his ninth year as an athletic trainer at San Jacinto College.

Rabon enjoys working at San Jacinto College because of the relationships he is able to build with coaches and student-athletes. “It’s easier to develop strong and trusting relationships,” he says. As for his philosophy on athletic training, Rabon states, “I just try to instill in all of my student-athletes that I’m always here to help them.”

Rabon enjoys athletic training because he loves helping people and sports equally. For him, it was the perfect fit.

Prior to coming to San Jacinto College, Rabon worked on the collegiate level at the University of Texas, Texas Tech University, and Florida A&M University. He has also worked for the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Braves, in addition to a private position as a trainer for U.S. Olympic track and field athletes.

Rabon holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas, and a master’s degree in Athletic Training from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center (2006). He resides in League City.

Jonathan Arizmendez is in his second year as team manager for the San Jacinto College volleyball program. He has been playing volleyball for more than 10 years, including indoor and beach, stating, “I love the game and share a strong passion for it.” Jonathan started playing competitive volleyball in California beach tournaments, through various volleyball associations.

“I have a passion to learn more from the great coaching staff here at San Jac,” he said. “I’m looking forward to a great season with an amazing and talented team.”

Arizmendez is currently working on a biology degree at San Jacinto College, and plans to transfer to the University of Houston – Clear Lake to pursue a fitness and human performance bachelor’s degree, and also earn a master’s degree.

Troy Rabon, MAT/ATC/LATAthletic TrainerNinth Season

Johnathan ArizmendezStudent AssistantSecond Season


2014 San Jacinto College Volleyball Season StatsOverall: 21-13 | Conference: 7-3

# Name M S K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S Digs D/S BS BA TOT B/S1 JaLesa Beaver 22 46 56 1.22 32 199 .121 1 0.02 1 0.02 20 0.43 1 17 18 0.392 Anna Rodrigues 30 106 41 0.39 8 94 .351 505 4.76 18 0.17 153 1.44 1 4 5 0.053 Hannah McRee 30 103 179 1.74 70 422 .258 2 0.02 1 0.01 36 0.35 37 91 128 1.245 Kacey LeBlanc 29 97 2 0.02 0 2 1.000 52 0.54 22 0.23 371 3.82 0 0 0 0.006 Hannah Baker 30 109 10 0.09 2 34 .235 587 5.39 7 0.06 192 1.76 0 2 2 0.027 Samantha

McMahon24 52 86 1.65 43 243 .177 0 0.00 0 0.00 30 0.58 2 15 17 0.33

8 Manon Geoffroy 29 99 2 0.02 1 8 .125 35 0.35 23 0.23 364 3.68 0 0 0 0.009 Rachel Warner 29 83 151 1.82 54 530 .183 6 0.07 8 0.10 224 2.70 5 37 41 0.51

10 Ana Helena Ribeiro

18 61 131 2.15 35 326 .294 6 0.10 1 0.02 29 0.48 3 41 44 0.72

11 Courtney Panoke 18 41 66 1.61 34 186 .173 1 0.02 0 0.00 37 0.90 2 20 22 0.5412 Erlicia Griffith 6 6 6 1.00 3 18 .167 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 3 3 0.5014 Kerstin Jenkins 28 67 193 2.88 61 538 .245 3 0.04 18 0.27 161 2.40 3 25 28 0.4215 Delaney Driver 30 96 189 1.97 58 576 .227 2 0.02 12 0.13 109 1.14 2 396 41 0.4320 Hannah Malley 11 22 0 0.00 1 6 -.167 1 0.05 2 0.09 41 1.86 0 0 0 0.0022 Brianna Moten 30 96 162 1.69 57 345 .304 0 0.00 0 0.00 15 0.16 23 91 114 1.19

TEAM 32 120 1295 10.79 480 3595 .227 1201 10.01 113 0.94 1789 14.91 82 397 281 2.34Opponents 32 120 1315 10.96 531 3687 .196 1149 9.58 223 1.86 1816 15.13 68 197 167 1.39

2014 Match ResultsDate Location ResultAug. 22, 2014 Rock Springs, Wyoming Salt Lake City Community College 3, San Jacinto College 1 (19-25, 19-25, 25-21, 15-25)Aug. 22, 2014 Rock Springs, Wyoming Northwest College 3, San Jacinto College 0 (17-25, 26-28, 22-25)Aug. 23, 2014 Rock Springs, Wyoming College of Southern Idaho 3, San Jacinto College 0 (11-25, 17-25, 17-25)Aug. 23, 2014 Rock Springs, Wyoming Western Wyoming Community College 3, San Jacinto College 1 (14-25, 25-23, 24-26, 18-25)Aug. 29, 2014 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Victoria College 0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-23)Aug. 29, 2014 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Lamar State – Port Arthur 0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-20)Aug. 30, 2014 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Cisco College 0 (25-11, 25-18, 25-15)Aug. 30, 2014 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Lee College 0 (25-18, 25-18, 27-25)Sept. 5, 2014 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Western Texas College 0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-21)Sept. 5, 2014 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Victoria College 0 (25-9, 25-18, 25-14)Sept. 5, 2014 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Temple College 0 (25-11, 28-26, 25-20)Sept. 6, 2014 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Hill College 2 (25-16, 24-26, 17-25, 25-20, 15-11)Sept. 9, 2014 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Wharton County Junior College 1 (25-20, 25-19, 25-27, 25-21)Sept. 12, 2014 Port Arthur, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Lamar State – Port Arthur 1 (25-10, 24-26, 25-21, 25-23)Sept. 16, 2014 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Lee College 2 (22-25, 25-21, 25-21, 20-25, 15-13)Sept. 18, 2014 Miami, Florida Miami Dade Community College 3, San Jacinto College 2 (25-22, 25-22, 21-25, 20-25, 15-17)Sept. 19, 2014 Miami, Florida Daytona State College 3, San Jacinto College 1 (26-24, 22-25, 19-25, 17-25)Sept. 19, 2014 Miami, Florida College of Central Florida 3, San Jacinto College 1 (23-25, 20-25, 25-22, 19-25)Sept. 20, 2014 Miami, Florida Florida State College at Jacksonville 3, San Jacinto College 2 (23-25, 29-31, 25-15, 25-19, 13-15)Sept. 20, 2014 Miami, Florida San Jacinto College 3, Polk State College 1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-15)Sept. 26, 2014 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Coastal Bend College 0 (25-15, 25-17, 25-11)Sept. 27, 2014 Pasadena, Texas Laredo Community College 3, San Jacinto College 0 (20-25, 14-25, 19-25)Sept. 30, 2014 Brenham, Texas Blinn College 3, San Jacinto College 0 (15-25, 16-25, 22-25)Oct. 3, 2014 Wharton, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Wharton County Junior College 2 (25-13, 23-25, 25-21, 19-25, 15-11)Oct. 10, 2014 Pasadena, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Lamar State – Port Arthur 1 (25-27, 25-23, 25-18, 25-18)Oct. 14, 2014 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Lee College 1 (25-22, 25-10, 23-25, 25-21)Oct. 17, 2014 Laredo, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Laredo Community College 1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 28-26)Oct. 18, 2014 Beeville, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Coastal Bend College 1 (25-13, 25-23, 25-23)Oct. 28, 2014 Pasadena, Texas Blinn College 3, San Jacinto College 0 (11-25, 23-25, 23-25)Oct. 30, 2014 Port Arthur, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Lamar State – Port Arthur 1 (25-12, 20-25, 25-19, 25-20)Nov. 7, 2014 Baytown, Texas Panola College 3, San Jacinto College 1 (28-26, 24-26, 16-25, 20-25)Nov. 7, 2014 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Navarro College 1 (26-28, 26-24, 25-16, 25-20)Nov. 8, 2014 Baytown, Texas San Jacinto College 3, Laredo College 1 (17-25, 25-22, 25-14, 25-21)Nov. 8, 2014 Baytown, Texas Panola College 3 – San Jacinto College 2 (26-28, 25-16, 22-25, 25-21, 11-15)


San Jacinto College Volleyball in the Community

San Jacinto College volleyball student-athletes are committed to giving back to their community. Each year, the team participates in a number of events on and off the court. From supporting breast cancer

awareness with the annual Dig Pink match and Veterans during the holiday season, to hosting a military appreciation weekend and participating in local parades, San Jacinto College volleyball

student-athletes understand the impact they have on their community.

Med Volleyball Team Enrichment Day

Cards for Veterans

Christmas Card


Season-by-Season Highlights2014

• Overall record of 21-13, 7-3 conference• Final NJCAA ranking of 13• NJCAA All-American second team: Ana Helena Ribeiro• Region XIV conference honors: Ana Helena Ribeiro (first team), Kacey

LeBlanc (first team, libero of the year), Hannah McRee (first team), Brianna Moten (first team, newcomer of the year), Hannah Baker (second team)

• Five student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent to four-year colleges and universities

• Delany Driver first-ever to transfer on scholarship to play sand volleyball

2013

• Overall record of 22-10, 9-4 conference• Final NJCAA ranking of 13• NJCAA All-American first team: Ana Helena Ribeiro• AVCA All-American first team: Ana Helena Ribeiro• Region XIV conference honors: Ana Helena Ribeiro (first team,

newcomer of the year), Elisa Woinowsky (first team), Lea Lieb (first team), Keili Harrison (second team), Jacie Pullig (second team)

• Seven student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent to four-year colleges and universities

2012

• Overall record of 36-3, 10-0 conference• Region XIV champion• 3rd place NJCAA national tournament• NJCAA All-American first team: Marlaina Pleydle, Marie-Pierre Bakima• AVCA All-American first team: Marie Pierre Bakima• AVCA All-American second team: Marlaina Pleydle• Region XIV conference honors: Marie-Pierre Bakima (player of the year,

first team), Marlaina Pleydle (first team), Oni Lattin (first team), Julia Menhart (libero of the year, first team), Krista Koopmann (first team), Shelbee Pier (second team)

• Sharon Nelson – AVCA Southwest Region Two-Year Coach of the Year

2011

• Overall record of 32-5, 8-0 conference• Region XIV District M champion• NJCAA All-American first team: Jazmine Green, sophomore outside

hitter• Region XIV conference honors: Jazmine Green (player of the year, first

team), Sarah Gillis (first team), Kanoe Pupuhi (co-setter of the year, first team), Marie-Pierre Bakima (newcomer of the year, first team), Marlaina Pleydle (first team), Hayley Couch (second team)

• COBRA Magazine All-Southwest Region team and All-National Honorable Mention: Jazmine Green (sophomore outside hitter), Marie-Pierre Bakima (freshman outside hitter)

• Sharon Nelson – AVCA Southwest Region Two-Year Coach of the Year, Region XIV District M Coach of the Year

2010• National runner-up• Overall record of 29-10, 10-0 conference• Region XIV District M champion• NJCAA All-American first team: Alyssa Dibbern, sophomore middle

blocker; Candace Soares, sophomore outside hitter• AVCA All-American first team: Alyssa Dibbern, sophomore middle

blocker; Candace Soares, sophomore outside hitter• Region XIV conference honors: Alyssa Dibbern (player of the year, first

team), Candace Soares (first team), Chelsey Harding (setter of the year, first team), Amanda Deem (second team), Lauren Curley (second team), Brittany Weiler (newcomer of the year)

• Sharon Nelson – AVCA Southwest Region Two-Year Coach of the Year, Region XIV District M Coach of the Year

2009

• Overall record of 32-9, 9-1 conference• Region XIV District M champion• 10th place NJCAA national tournament• NJCAA All-American second team: Christie Dorch, sophomore outside

hitter• Region XIV All-conference honors: Christie Dorch (player of the year,

offensive player of the year), Alyssa Dibbern (freshman of the year), Holly Moreno, Candace Soares, Brittney Wood, Amanda Deem

• Sharon Nelson – Region XIV District M Coach of the Year

2008

• Overall record of 33-3, 10-0 conference• Region XIV District M champion• 5th place NJCAA national tournament• All-American honors: Zuzana Cizova (NJCAA and AVCA first team), Julia

Teixeira (NJCAA second team)• NJCAA All-Tournament honors: Julia Teixeira• Region XIV All-conference honors: Zuzana Cizova (player of the year

), Abbey Parker (setter of the year), Bruna Rocha, Julia Teixeira, Brook Spossey

• Sharon Nelson – Region XIV District M Coach of the Year

2007

• Overall record of 30-13, 13-0 conference• Region XIV District M champions• 6th place NJCAA national tournament• All-American honors: Ligia Clemente (NJCAA second team) • Region XIV All-conference honors: Julia Teixeira, Bruna Rocha, Ligia

Celemente• Sharon Nelson – Region XIV District M Coach of the Year


Season-by-Season Highlights2006

• Overall record of 26-16, 10-2 conference• Region XIV District M champions• 8th place NJCAA national tournament• NJCAA All-American: Nyla Ware, freshman middle blocker• Region XIV all-conference honors: Gena Rhodes, Nyla Ware, Amber

Murphy, Amber Benjamin, Alicia Rab• Sharon Nelson and Jeff Ham – Region XIV District M Coaches of the

Year

2005

• Overall record of 28-7, 12-0 conference• Region XIV District M champions• 11th place NJCAA national tournament• Region XIV all-conference honors: Christie Feliz, Kari Neely, Laura North,

Gena Rhodes, Bryce Zimmerman• Region XIV District M all-region tournament selections: Kesley Clark,

Christie Feliz, Kari Neely, Laura North• NJCAA All-American honorable mention: Gena Rhodes, freshman

outside hitter• Sharon Nelson and Jeff Ham break 100-win mark together at San

Jacinto College (114-47)• Sharon Nelson and Jeff Ham – Region XIV District M Coaches of the

Year

2004

• Overall record of 34-11, 11-1 conference• 1st place conference finish, regional finals appearance• Region XIV All-conference honors: Ashley Denitto, Leah Alexander,

Christie Feliz, Laura North, Jayme Pauley• NJCAA All-American second-team: Leah Alexander, sophomore outside

hitter

2003

• Overall record of 31-14, 10-2 conference• 2nd place conference finish, regional finals appearance• Region XIV All-conference honors: Cricket Hyatt, Leah Alexander, Jayme

Pauley, Ashley Miksch• NJCAA All-American honorable mention: Leah Alexander, freshman

setter

2002

• Overall record of 24-14, 10-2 conference• 2nd place conference finish, regional finals appearance• Region XIV All-conference honors: Elizabeth Ralls, Cricket Hyatt, Ashley

Williams, Ashley Castino• Sharon Nelson named head coach

2001• Overall record of 24-13• 3rd place conference finish• Jeff Ham named head coach

1999

• Overall record of 23-23 (22-23 versus junior college opponents), 9-5 conference

• 3rd place conference finish• Becky Lidolph breaks 600-win coaching mark

1996

• Overall record of 42-11 (37-10 versus junior college opponents)• 1st place conference finish• 3rd place in region


Where Have They Gone?2014Delaney Driver University of Louisiana – MonroeAna Helena Ribeiro University of Louisiana – Monroe JaLesa Beaver Converse CollegeKacey LeBlanc University of Louisiana – MonroeHannah McRee Louisiana Tech University

2013Chandler Bacon Prairie View A&M UniversityHaley Dibbern Prairie View A&M UniversityAlex Hackett Mississippi CollegeKeili Harrison Baylor UniversityJacie Pullig Texas State UniversityChyla Thomas University of HoustonElisa Woinowsky Chicago State University

2012Marie-Pierre Bakima Ole MissKrista Koopmann Sam Houston State UniversityOni Lattin University of ColoradoJulia Menhart San Jose State University Marlaina Pleydle Colorado State University – Pueblo

2011Hayley Couch Eastern New Mexico UniversityJazmine Green Tarleton State UniversitySarah Gillis Texas State

2010 Lauren Curley University of St. ThomasAmanda Deem Union UniversityAlyssa Dibbern Baylor University NawaRo Straubing, Germany (professional)Chelsey Harding University of HoustonBruna Menezes Prairie View A&M UniversityBrittany Weiler University of St. Thomas

2009 Christie Dorch Houston Baptist UniversityNadejda Ivanova Lon Morris CollegeMoana Masaniai Nyack UniversityBrittney Wood Hawaii Pacific University

2008 Zuzana Cizova California State University – Los Angeles Monica Hamel Tarleton UniversityBruna Rocha St. Leo UniversityShaundalyn Taylor Morgan State University Julia Teixeira Barry University

2007 Jessica Batura University of North TexasLigia Clemente Houston Baptist UniversityAmber Murphy University of Hawaii – HiloLauren Priestley *Offered*Lindsey Schindler Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

2006 Amber Benjamin Texas A&M University – Corpus ChristiGena Rhodes University of Texas – San Antonio Johanna Spreen University of Louisiana – Monroe

2005 Christie Feliz Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Kari Neely *Offered*Laura North Texas A&M University – Corpus ChristiBryce Zimmerman Houston Baptist University

2004 Leah Alexander University of Central FloridaRajnan Butler Texas Southern UniversityAshley Denitto *Offered*Jamye Pauley Texas Tech UniversityTaCho Richard Texas A&M University – Prairie View

2003 Kirsten Atkinson Lincoln Memorial UniversityAshley Castino Lamar UniversityStephanie Hyatt *Offered*Ashley Miksch Nichols State University

2002 Ashlee Daniels William Woods UniversityElizabeth Ralls *Offered*Ashley Williams University of Louisiana – Monroe

2001 Stephanie Conner Texas Lutheran University

1999 Amy Koziol Nichols State University

1998 Georgeanne Spaudling St. Edward’s University

1997 Debbie Puente Pan American UniversityStacy Stepp *Offered*

1995 Ashley Earhart *Offered*Krista Robinson Eastern New Mexico University

1993 Sabra Every Concordia Lutheran UniversityMisty Farmer Mississippi State UniversityJeniver Koutnik Mississippi State University

1992 Lynne Schumacher Southern Mississippi University

1991 Amy Hammon University of Central OklahomaStacy Medlock St. Mary’s UniversityKelly Mullins Trinity UniversityNiki Sheppard St. Mary’s University

1990 Kim Cook Houston Baptist UniversityJulie Harper University of Arkansas – Little RockDebi Henry Stephen F. Austin University

1989 Sheila Williams University of Arkansas – Little Rock

1988 Rayna Harvey University of Southern ArkansasYolanda Malveaux Texas Southern University

1987 Linda Bottley Lamar UniversitySonia Trevino Florida State University

1986 Eve Posey West Texas State University

1985 Jackie LeDay University of Southern ArkansasKaren Humphreys Sam Houston State UniversitySiobhan Hunter University of Texas – ArlingtonLisa King Northeastern Louisiana University

1984 Kim Bronikowski Texas Women’s UniversityTracy Hart University of Central FloridaSandra Howell Sam Houston State UniversityJanice Paul Southern Mississippi University

1982 Tracy Lloyd McNeese State UniversityDana Perkins McNeese State UniversitySusan Willis McNeese State University

1981 Terri Johnson East Texas State UniversityTeresa Ogden University of Texas – ArlingtonLynette Owens University of Houston

*Offered* = the player was offered a scholarship but did not accept


About San Jacinto College Athletics

With 12 national championships in its more than 50-year storied athletic history, San Jacinto College has a long and rich tradition of athletic success, both on the court and field, and in the classroom. This excellence has brought with it national and international exposure to the College and local community. Like many community college and four-year athletic programs, San Jacinto College has a history of producing professional and Olympic athletes.

Divided among the three campuses, San Jacinto College, or San Jac as it has come to be known when referencing its athletics programs, has a variety of athletic opportunities for both male and female student-athletes. San Jac competes in six National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I teams: men’s basketball, soccer and baseball; and women’s basketball, softball, and volleyball.

San Jac has won national titles in men’s basketball, volleyball, baseball, and, track and field, as well as individual titles in tennis. Along the way, San Jacinto College has produced numerous All-Americans and Academic All-Americans, solidifying the success of San Jac student-athletes on the court and field and in the classroom.

San Jacinto College National ChampionshipsYear Team Overall Record1968 Men’s Basketball 44-21983 Men’s Basketball 35-21984 Men’s Basketball 35-21985 Baseball 54-71986 Men’s Basketball 37-01986 Baseball 53-121987 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field n/a1987 Baseball 52-91987 Volleyball 39-71989 Women’s Indoor Track & Field n/a1989 Baseball 61-101990 Baseball 62-11

San Jacinto College National Runners-UpYear Team2012 Baseball2010 Volleyball Baseball2008 Men’s Soccer2004 Baseball2003 Men’s Basketball Baseball1999 Baseball

Year Team1998 Baseball1997 Men’s Basketball1993 Volleyball1988 Baseball1984 Baseball1977 Men’s Basketball1976 Volleyball1967 Men’s Basketball

1987 San Jacinto College Volleyball National Champions


About San Jacinto College AthleticsSan Jacinto College All-AmericansYear Name Team Sport2014-2015 Ana Helena Ribeiro Second Volleyball Walker Pennington Second Baseball Willie Mangum Third Men’s Basketball2013-2014 Jose Seoane First Soccer Ana Helena Ribeiro First Volleyball2012-2013 Marie-Pierre Bakima First Volleyball Mohammad Lee First Men’s Basketball Marlaina Pleydle Second Volleyball Jose Seoane Second Men’s Soccer2011-2012 Guillermo Alvarez First Men’s Soccer Jazmine Green First Volleyball Anthony Banda Third Baseball2010-2011 Alyssa Dibbern First Volleyball Marsell Holden First Men’s Basketball Candace Soares First Volleyball Tyler Wright Third Baseball Miguel Pena Honorable Mention Baseball Carlos Picado Honorable Mention Men’s Soccer2009-2010 Miguel Pena First Baseball Christie Dorch Second Volleyball Sean Nolin Third Baseball2008-2009 Zuzana Cizova First Volleyball Maurice McNeill First Men’s Basketball Kieron Bernard First Men’s Soccer Gabriel Rodriguez First Men’s Soccer Deric Hawkins Second Baseball Julia Texeira Second Volleyball Mozesh Gyrio Honorable Mention Men’s Soccer2007-2008 Kris Miller First Baseball Ricardo Ximenes First Men’s Soccer Kieron Bernard Second Men’s Soccer2006-2007 Ligia Clemente Second Volleyball Taujhnae Travis Second Women’s Basketball Nyla Ware Second Volleyball Booker Woodfox Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball2005-2006 Ardalan Attar First Men’s Soccer Arica Rodriguez Second Softball Gene Rhodes Second Volleyball Derrick Henry Honorable Mention Men’s Soccer2004-2005 Dane Richards First Men’s Soccer Leah Alexander Second Volleyball Trey McDowell Second Men’s Basketball Rohan Bernard Honorable Mention Men’s Soccer2003-2004 Jihad Muhammad Second Men’s Basketball Leah Alexander Honorable Mention Volleyball2002-2003 Garnet Chisholm First Men’s Soccer Nick Stavinoha First Baseball Mike Pankratz Second Baseball Clint Goocher Third Baseball Deshawn Woolery Honorable Mention Men’s Soccer2001-2002 Garnet Chisholm First Men’s Soccer Derick Payne Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball Clint Goocher Third Baseball Nick Stavinoha Honorable Mention Baseball2000-2001 Antonio Falu’ First Men’s Basketball Fernando Castellanos Second Men’s Soccer Brett Cooley Third Baseball1999-2000 Kevin Theiss First Baseball1997-1998 Calvin Bowman First Men’s Basketball Krissy Renner Third Softball1996-1997 Omar Sneed First Men’s Basketball Damon Thames Honorable Mention Baseball1995-1996 Omar Sneed Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball1993-1994 Jeniver Koutnik First Volleyball Michael Lloyd First Men’s Basketball Misty Farmer Honorable Mention Volleyball


Marie-Pierre Bakima

Sean Nolin

Marsell Holden

Year Name Team Sport1991-1992 Kim Hill Second Volleyball1990-1991 Julie Harper Second Volleyball Sam Cassell Third Men’s Basketball1989-1990 Joel Gilmore First Baseball Debi Henry Second Volleyball1988-1989 Stacie McDaniel First Volleyball Dan Robinson Honorable Mention Baseball Scott McCarty Honorable Mention Baseball1987-1988 Thayer Swain First Baseball Sonia Trevino First Volleyball Patricia Guerrero Honorable Mention Volleyball Jose Rivas Honorable Mention Baseball1986-1987 Eve Posey First Volleyball Mark Smith First Baseball Rachael Standley Second Volleyball1985-1986 Steve Camerda First Baseball Siobhan Hunter First Volleyball Jackie LeDay Honorable Mention Volleyball1984-1985 Steve Bowden First Baseball Siobhan Hunter First Volleyball Sandy Howell Second Volleyball1983-1984 Dody Rather First Baseball Walter Berry First Men’s Basketball Joe Mikulik Honorable Mention Baseball Kim Smith Honorable Mention Volleyball1982-1983 Kyle Todd Third Team Baseball Susan Willis Honorable Mention Volleyball1981-1982 Frank James Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball Louis Ray Honorable Mention Baseball1980-1981 Allen Brown Second Baseball Tim Englund Second Baseball Teresa Odgen Second Volleyball Robin Hall Honorable Mention Volleyball Don Plummer Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball1979-1980 Mark Brogdon Second Baseball Billy Goodwin Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball1978-1979 Chuck Shirley Third Baseball Curtis Phauls Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball1977-1978 Eva Garcia First Team Volleyball Mark Martin Honorable Mention Baseball1976-1977 Ron Driver First Baseball Ollie Mack First Men’s Basketball Donna Branch First Volleyball Eva Garcia First Volleyball Debbie Brown Second Volleyball1975-1976 Donna Branch First Volleyball1973-1974 Steve Kerns Second Baseball1972-1973 Wayne Cato First Baseball Don Bravenec Honorable Mention Baseball1971-1972 Rick Burley First Baseball Tom Henderson First Men’s Basketball Paul Miller Honorable Mention Baseball1970-1971 Rick Burley First Baseball Ronald Roznovsky Second Baseball Tom Henderson Second Men’s Basketball1969-1970 Ronald Roznovsky Second Baseball Bob Nash Second Men’s Basketball1968-1969 Jeff Halliburton Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball Steve Spretz Honorable Mention Baseball1967-1968 Steve Spretz Honorable Mention Baseball1966-1967 James Gorski Honorable Mention Baseball1965-1966 Glen Blanton Honorable Mention Baseball1964-1965 Mike Anderson Honorable Mention Men’s Basketball



San Jacinto College All-Time NJCAA Academic All-AmericansYear Name Award Sport2014-2015 Chase Arledge Exemplary Academic Achievement Men’s Basketball Delaney Driver Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball Elizabeth Garcia Superior Academic Achievement Softball Bridgitte Gauvin Superior Academic Achievement Softball Austin Johnson Superior Academic Achievement Baseball Walker Pennington Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Erik Nouis Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Rachel Warner Exemplary Academic Achievement Volleyball2013-2014 Keili Harrison Superior Academic Achievement Volleyball2012-2013 Matt Locus Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball Conrad Ramquist Superior Academic Achievement Baseball2011-2012 Benjamin Silva Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence Baseball Kirby Taylor Exemplary Academic Achievement Baseball2009-2010 Trey Ross Distinguished Academic All-American Baseball2008-2009 Lauren Tippet Academic All-American Women’s Basketball

NJCAA All-Academic Teams2014-2015 Men’s Basketball Volleyball

NJCAA Hall of Fame Inductees2011 Dane Richards Men’s Soccer2010 Ollie Mack Men’s Basketball2007 Scott Gernander Men’s Basketball 2005 Steve Francis Men’s Basketball2000 Becky Lidolph Volleyball1997 Rita Crockett Volleyball1996 Judy Harrison Track & Field / Cross Country1995 Walter Berry Men’s Basketball Wayne Graham Baseball1994 Ollie Taylor Men’s Basketball1993 Monica Hays Track & Field / Cross Country1990 Ronnie Arrow Men’s Basketball1986 Tom Henderson Men’s Basketball



About San Jacinto CollegeSan Jacinto College Central Campus: 8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, Texas 77505

North Campus: 5800 Uvalde Rd., Houston, Texas 77049

South Campus: 13735 Beamer Rd., Houston, Texas 77089

Maritime Campus (open Jan. 2016): 3700 Old Highway 146, La Porte, Texas 77571

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Surrounded by the monuments of history, the industries and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. As one college with multiple locations, San Jacinto College has a location nearby the majority of our students. Our college brings people together for all kinds of academic pursuits, workforce training, continuing education, and frequent gatherings of civic, community, and non-profit groups.

San Jacinto College is committed to serving the citizens, businesses, and industries of East Harris County. At the core of our values is student success. In fact, we are a recognized leader in the national student completion movement. San Jacinto College was named an Achieving the Dream Leader College in 2011 and received this recognition again in 2014. We achieved this status through a direct focus on removing barriers for completion, enhancing support systems, and emphasizing academic excellence.

The College is also committed to developing a skilled and trained workforce to meet the growing demands of industry in our region. We partner with industry to ensure we are teaching the skills that make our students employable immediately upon completion of their program. We have created fast-track and stackable credentials to help meet that workforce need and to ensure students have a pathway as they progress in their careers.

At San Jacinto College, we know that not everyone is a “traditional” student. Goals and scheduling demands are unique, so we offer courses during the day, during the evening, on weekends, and online. San Jacinto College students choose from 186 degrees and certificates in 46 technical programs and university transfer pathways. Our corporate partners benefit from a robust training program through the Continuing and Professional Development division, which also offers leisure learning classes and programs for K-12 teachers through the Aerospace Academy.

San Jacinto College continues to lead in the Gulf Coast through grant-funded partnerships and collaboration with other colleges and organizations. These funds support student success through academic programs and initiatives promoting college retention and completion, regional workforce training, scholarships and tuition in various student programs, and create pathways to higher education and the workforce for middle and high school students.

Whatever path you take, you’ll find a friendly, big-hearted community at San Jacinto College.

San Jacinto college Your Goals. Your College.

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Day Date Opponent Time SiteMonday August 17 at Brookhaven scrimmage TBD DallasFriday – Saturday August 21 – 22 at Tyler Junior College Invitational TBD TylerTuesday August 25 Hill College 6 p.m. PasadenaFriday – Saturday August 28 – 29 at Lee College Tournament TBD BaytownTuesday September 1 vs. Navarro College 3 p.m. Temple at Temple College 5 p.m. TempleFriday – Saturday September 4 – 5 San Jac Military Classic^ TBD PasadenaFriday September 11 at Coastal Bend College* 6 p.m. BeevilleSaturday September 12 at Laredo Community College* 1 p.m. LaredoTuesday September 15 at Lee College* 6 p.m. BaytownThursday – Saturday September 17 – 19 at Miami Dade Invitational TBD Miami, Fla.Tuesday September 22 Blinn College* 6 p.m. PasadenaFriday September 25 Wharton County Junior College* 6 p.m. PasadenaSaturday September 26 vs. Midland College 10 a.m. BaytownFriday – Saturday October 2 – 3 at Tyler Junior College Invitational TBD TylerWednesday October 7 Laredo Community College* 6 p.m. PasadenaSaturday October 10 Coastal Bend College* 1 p.m. PasadenaTuesday October 13 at Lee College* 6 p.m. BaytownFriday October 16 Tyler Junior College 6 p.m. PasadenaTuesday October 20 at Blinn College* 6 p.m. BrenhamFriday October 23 at Wharton County Junior College* 6 p.m. WhartonFriday October 30 Navarro College 6 p.m. PasadenaThursday – Saturday November 5 – 7 at NJCAA Region XIV Tournament TBD TylerThursday – Saturday November 19 – 21 at NJCAA National Tournament TBD Casper, Wyoming

^ denotes Military Appreciation* denotes Region XIV Conference matchAll games listed in bold are home games played at the Anders Gymnasium on the Central Campus located at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. Admission to all home games is free.

Head Coach: Sharon Nelson, 14th season (376-127 overall), Eastern New Mexico University (1993) Assistant Coach: Jeff Pearce, 5th Season, University of Houston – Clear Lake (2010) Student Assistant Coach: John Arizmendez Athletic Trainer: Troy Rabon

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