CCU Volleyball is excited to announce the completion of their 2017 roster with five new faces: Elizabeth Clemit, Jacey Johnson, Kaylee Bundrick, Jasa Scheierman, and Maddie Burns. All of who will be incoming freshman and great contributors to the Cougar squad. GET TO KNOW...
Elizabeth Clemit
High school attended: Sunrise Mountain HS
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Volleyball position: Outside Hitter/Middle Blocker
What is your favorite memory in your sport? My favorite memory is winning Nationals in 2016.
Who is someone you look up to the most and why? I look up to my mother the most because she is the most caring and selfless person I know.
What are you most looking forward to about CCU (as a school)? I am most looking forward to getting involved and meeting new people.
What are you most looking forward to about CCU (in your sport)? I am most looking forward to travelling to away games with my team.
Favorite Bible verse? Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
What are your hopes for the volleyball team within the four years you are at CCU? I hope to grow closer as a team and be successful.
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Jacey Johnson
High school attended: Homeschool
Hometown: Rosalia, WA
Volleyball position: Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
What is your favorite memory in your sport? Winning my freshman, junior, and senior year State championships, with my freshman year being the most memorable as I was able to play alongside my sister.
Who is someone you look up to the most and why? Billy Graham because of the huge impact he has had for the kingdom of Christ.
Name one celebrity you would like to meet and why? Matthew McConaughey, so that I can hear him say "Alright, alright, alright."
What are you most looking forward to about CCU (as a school)? Having the fellowship of Christian friends, including my teammates.
What are you most looking forward to about CCU (in your sport)? Getting to play the sport I love at a higher level.
Favorite Bible verse? Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters"
What are your hopes for the volleyball team within the four years you are at CCU? That we can together grow in our capabilities in volleyball and our relationship with God and make it to playoffs and nationals.
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Kaylee Bundrick
High school attended: Homeschool
Hometown: Fulshear, TX
Volleyball position: Setter
What is your favorite memory in your sport? My favorite memory was when my school team got 1
st place at state 3 years in a row. Having the crowd watching and everyone knowing who you were really motivated all of the players. The matches were always high in intensity. Each year it was more and more exciting because all the teams knew who we were and wanted to defeat us.
Who is someone you look up to the most and why? Someone I look up to in the volleyball world is a girl who I watched play at state my freshman year. I never met this girl and still don't know her name, but she had a major impact on me. As I was watching her play I couldn't help but notice her leadership skills. She was a very talented outside hitter but the rest of her team was below average in their skills. What amazed me was despite this obvious difference she encouraged her team and was never selfish or arrogant. After every play she would tell one of the other girls how good of a job they did. Since then I have been inspired to encourage my teammates as much as she did.
What are you most looking forward to about CCU (as a school)? I love how CCU is known to have a great community. I am excited to not only get a higher education but also grow my faith and make lasting friendships.
What are you most looking forward to about CCU (in your sport)? After visiting CCU I could tell the team had a unique closeness with each other. I visited several other colleges but never felt the same loving welcome that I did at CCU. I am excited to be competitive and glorify the Lord at the same time.
Favorite Bible verse? 1 Timothy 4:8, "Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come."
What are your hopes for the volleyball team within the four years you are at CCU? My hope is to contribute as much as possible to the success of the team. I am very competitive and will give everything I have. Besides winning I also hope to make great friendships with the girls on the volleyball team.
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Jasa Scheierman
High school attended: Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora, NE
Volleyball position: Middle Blocker
What is your favorite memory in your sport? When my club team won our crossover match in four sets to continue on in the gold bracket on the last day of AAUs. We ended up being the National AAU runner-ups.
Who is someone you look up to the most and why? My mom. She is a great example of how to react when you win and/or lose. She also played volleyball, so she can relate to my highs and lows very well.
Name one celebrity you would like to meet and why? Bethany Hamilton because of how she overcame what seemed impossible so that she could do something she loved.
What are you most looking forward to about CCU (as a school)? The Christian environment in every activity.
What are you most looking forward to about CCU (in your sport)? Being surrounded by girls with the same mindset about the game of volleyball and their faith.
Favorite Bible verse? Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."
What are your hopes for the volleyball team within the four years you are at CCU? To reach the NCAA National Tournament or NCCAA National Tournament and finish in the final four and/or come out with
champion as a title.
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Maddie Burns
High school attended: Ralston Valley High school
Hometown: Arvada, CO
Volleyball position: Setter
What is your favorite memory in your sport? Â When we upset our #1 rival in a national tournament placing us 4
th in 15 Open.
Who is someone you look up to the most and why? Russell Wilson, because he is a dedicated athlete who puts God and his family first.
What are you most looking forward to about CCU (as a school)
? I'm excited to further my education and form new lifelong friendships.
What are you most looking forward to about CCU (in your sport)? I am excited to compete at a higher level and do it alongside my new teammates.
Favorite Bible verse? Ephesians 1:11 "It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for."
What are your hopes for the volleyball team within the four years you are at CCU? I hope to form a great relationship with my teammates and coaches and I hope that the team plays to our highest potential so that we are successful!
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