VGCC Volleyball Player named to All-Region team

Vance-Granville Community College women’s volleyball player Kara Reese of Henderson has been selected to the All-Region First Team by coaches in National Junior College Athletic Association Region X, Division III. She is the first student-athlete in the history of the VGCC volleyball program to be so honored.

 

VGCC Volleyball Coach Christopher Young and Director of Athletics & Student Activities Jasmine Hightower formally presented Reese with her award during halftime of the Vanguards men’s basketball game on Nov. 12.

 

“I am extremely proud of Kara for her hard work and dedication which led to her being named to the first team,” Coach Young said. “She is truly an outstanding and versatile athlete. We are excited to get back into the gym next year so that Kara and the rest of the VGCC team can strive for a conference championship.”

 

An Outside Hitter for the Vanguards, Reese racked up impressive stats during the 2014 season, her first on the team. She recorded a team-leading 80 kills (1.9 per game, or set), 76 digs (1.8 per game), 44 blocks (1.3 per game) and 134 points (3.1 per game). 

 

Reese is a student in the College Transfer program at VGCC, with plans to enter the Radiography program in the future. She graduated from Vance County Early College High School and was a member of the girls’ volleyball team at Northern Vance High School.

 

For information on joining the Vanguards women’s volleyball team next year, visit www.vgcc.edu/athletics  or contact Coach Young at (989) 621-2531 or coach.young@hotmail.com .  

   

Above:  VGCC Director of Athletics & Student Activities Jasmine Hightower (left) and Volleyball Coach Christopher Young (right) present Kara Reese (center) with a plaque honoring her as a member of the 2014 All-Region First Team. The presentation took place at Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson, home court for Vanguards volleyball, during halftime of the Nov. 12 VGCC men’s basketball game. (VGCC photo)