Volleyball Commitments

2013 Season

Tori Ahlers

Hometown: Bethalto, IL
Highschool: Civic Memorial High School
Club: Parkway Lightning VBC
Height: 5'7
Position: OH/DS
Major: Sports Management

Accomplishments: Varsity Team Captain 2010 and 2011, All-Tournament Awards 2010 and 2011, Eagle Pride Awards 2009 and 2011, Four-year Varsity Letter, Awarded Assistant Coaching Position.

"Tori will add much needed depth and versatility to our roster, her experience at the college level will be very valuable.  She understands the game and has proven she can compete at a high level"

"Greenville is a program worth investing in! I prayed that God would lead me in the right direction through my college decision process. I definitely think God knows my heart! Can not wait to join the Greenville Volleyball Program!"

Emily Thebeau

Hometown: De Soto, MO
Highschool: De Soto Senior High School
Club: JC Crush
Height: 5'11
Position: S
Major: Biology/Pre-Medicine

Accomplishments:1^st Team All-Confernce 2011, 1^st Team All-conference 2012, 2 year captain. 

"We are very happy to add another setter of Emily's ability to our roster.  Emily plays with enthusiasm and she has great leadership qualities.  She will be a great asset to our team."

Brianna Cox

Hometown: Carlinville, IL
High School: Carlinville High School
Club Team: Gravity VBC
Height: 5'3"
Position: Libero/DS
Major: Biology/Pre-Medicine

Accomplishments: 2009 IHSA State Final Four, 2011 South Central All-Conference (1st team), 2011/2012 Defensive Player of the Year, 2011/2012 110% Award, 2011/2012 MVP, 2012 Macoupin County All-Tournament (1st team), 2012 South Central All-Conference (2nd team), 2012 All-Area Honorable Mention

"Brianna is a good defender with excellent court awareness.  Brianna has had an excellent high school career and played for a solid program.  She is a great teammate and we are proud to add her to our roster."

"I am so excited to become part of the Greenville Volleyball team! I'm thankful for the opportunity to better myself as a player and to build new friendships through the sport I love. I can't wait to be a Panther!"

Savannah Sells

Hometown: Highland, Il
High School: Highland High School
Club Team: Gravity VBC
Height: 6'4"
Position: MB/Opp
Major: Undecided 

Accomplishments: 2009/2010 Most Improved Player, 2010/2011/2012 Varsity Letter, 2012 First Team All-Conference, 2012 Granite City Fall Classic All-Tournament team, 2012 Highland Bulldog Invitational All-Tournament team, 2012 O'Fallon Autumn Classic All-Tournament team, 2012 Highland News-Leader "Athlete of the Week"(5 weeks).

 "Savannah is an incredible athlete and has the potential to contribute very early for us.  I have watched Savannah develop for several years and I am impressed with how she improved over the years.  Her ability to block and terminate will make her a force to be reckoned with." 

"Glad to be welcomed into the the GC Volleyball family! I can't wait to get the season started!!"

Becca Winemiller

Hometown: Albion, IL 
High School: Edwards County High School 
Height: 5'8
Position: OH/Opp 
Major: Physical Education 

Accomplishments: LIC honorable mention 2 years, lettered 3 years for varsity, captain, LIC All-Academic Award

"Becca is an excellent fit for our program and she truly understands the concept of team first.  She plays with passion and joy and it is contagious." 

"Ever since I came to volleyball camp in the seventh grade I knew that Greenville was where I wanted to be. Being able to be a part of team that is centered around Christ is a dream come true for me!"

Sierah Ruffner

Hometown: Vandalia, Illinois
School: Vandalia Community High School
Club Team: Gravity VBC
Height: 5'11"
Postion: MH
Major: Computer Information Systems

Accomplishments: Four year Varsity player. 2009, 2010, 2011, & 2012 South Central All Conference Team. 2011 Pana Tourney Champions. 2012 Vandalia and Altamont Tourney Champions. 2012 Conference Champions. 2012 Regional Champions. 2011, 2012 Best Blocking percentage. 2011, 2012 Team Captain. 2012 MVP.

"Sierah is extremely athletic and continues to improve her game.  She will transition to the college game very fast and will contend early for a significant role in our lineup."

"I CANNOT WAIT TO BE A PANTHER!!! I am so excited to meet and get to know everyone! I hope my skills will be a great addition to the Greenville College Volleyball Team and can't wait to learn from everyone else as well! Go Panthers!"

Brooklynn Zamzow

Hometown: Piedmont, MO
High school: Clearwater
Club team: NSSC
Height: 5'8"
Position: OH/DS
Major: Physical Education

Accomplishments: Varsity Captain, BRL all conference 2011 2012, OFC all conference 2011 2012, All District, Defensive, serving, and hitting awards  

"Having a player like Brooklynn on our roster makes us better instantly.  She has the ability to play several positions and to be effective in all of them.   Her ball control may be her greatest strength, but she has good athleticism that allows her to be an asset at the net as well."

 "I am very excited to be a Greenville panther! I know I will learn so much playing with this team. It will be a great place for me to grow as a player and a person, and get to know some really great people!"

2012 Season

Ellen Lueking

Hometown: Hoffman, IL
High School: Carlyle High School
Club team: Gravity VBC
Height: 5'7
Position: Setter
Major: Education

Accomplishments: 1st Team All-Conference 2010, St. Louis Post Dispatch Scholar Athlete 2010, All South Coaches Award 2009/2010, Benton All-Tournament Team 2009/2010, O'Fallon All Tournament First Team 2010, Team Captain for 3 Years, Belleville News Democrat Second Team 2009, Belleville News Democrat First Team 2010

I am happy to be joining my friends in the Greenville Volleyball family. The players are welcoming, coaching staff is excellent, and the parents and fans of the program are some of the best around!

We have always had our eye on Ellen and we new she could be an impact player for us someday. She will be an excellent addition to our lineup and give us a setter who is very capable of running an advanced offense.

Holli Meredith

Hometown: Redding, CA
High school: Foothill High School Cougars
Club Team: Palo cedro fusion
Height: 5'6"
Position: Libero/DS
Major: Undecided

Accomplishments: Most Defensive

I am super pumped! I Know I am going to have an awesome time!

Holli is an excellent player and we are excited to have a player of her caliber join us. Holli comes from a great family and we know she will be a great fit for our program.

Amanda Muehlberg

Hometown: Waterloo, IL
High School: Waterloo High School
Club Team: St. Louis Powerhitters
Height: 6'2
Position: RS/OP
Major: Accounting

Accomplishments: Varsity Captain, All Conference Team, Honorable Mention All-Area, Lions Choice Athlete of the Game, Perseverance Award

I feel blessed to have this opportunity to work with such amazing coaches and players at Greenville College. I am ready to start my life as a Panther!

Amanda has the potential to be an outstanding player in our conference, I can't wait to see what she is capable of. She has been well trained and I know she will contribute immediately.

Marissa Erwin

Hometown: Perryville, IL
High school: Perryville high school
Club: H2 Saint Louis
Height: 6"1
Position: right/ middle
Major: pre-vet

Accomplishments: 2010 all district first team, 2010 all region honorable mention, 2010 Perryville tournament All-Tournament team, 2011 all district first team, 2011 all conference second team, 2011 all region first team, 2011 all state honorable mention, 2011 team captain.

I am very excited to play at Greenville! It's definitely a great place for me to grow as a person and a volleyball player!

Marissa will give us an even stronger presence in the middle and she has the ability to help us win at the next level. She is an excellent player and she will be a great teammate.

Marissa Lovell

Hometown: Noblesville, IN
High school: Hamilton Heights High School
Club Team: Vision Volleyball
Height: 5'9
Position: OH, DS
Major: Business Administration

Accomplishments: Four letter varsity player, MIC All Conference Honorable Mention awards, MIC All Conference 2nd Team

I couldn't be happier with my decision to attend Greenville. I'm extremely excited to participate both as a student and an athlete!

Marissa has an energy that is contagious and I can't wait to have her as a member of our team. She is a very skilled player and will have a very good career as a Panther.

Jamie Schollenbruch

Hometown: Decatur, Illinois
High School: Lutheran School Association
Club Team: Air Intensity VBC
Height: 5'6
Position: Libero/DS
Major: Undecided

Accomplishments: 2009 ECIC Honorable Mention, 2010 ECIC All Conference, 2011 ECIC Unanimous All Conference, 2010 Shelbyville Invite All Tournament Team, 2010 Shelbyville/Pana Invite All Tournament Team, 2010 Herald and Review Honorable Mention, 2011 Herald and Review Second Team

"I cannot wait to get to Greenville! I have already met some pretty awesome people. It can't get much better than being surrounded by a Christian atmosphere and continuing my volleyball career! I'm extremely excited!"

Jamie knows how compete and she loves to win, that attitude is exactly what we look for in players. She is an excellent defender and I expect her to compete for a significant role for us very early.

Mary Beth Merten

Hometown:  Sandoval, Illinois
High school:  Sandoval high school
Club Team: Topspin VBC
Height:  5'7
Position:  Setter/OH
Major:  Undecided

Major Volleyball Accomplishments - 4 years varsity letter; 2009, 2011 Midland Trail All-Conference First Team; 2008, 2010 Midland Trail All-Conference Honorable Mention; US Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award; Varsity Captain; 2009, 2010, 2011 Hitter Award; 2010, 2011 Defensive Award; 2008, 2011 Serving Award 

"I am very excited that God has led me to Greenville College, and I can't wait to be a part of Panther volleyball!"

"Mary Beth is a very versatile player and could contribute for us in several different positions.  She is exactly the kind of kid we look for and we are excited to welcome her to the family."