Falcon Sports Archive

1997 Volleyball Biographies

Sarah Asbeck

RH, 5-8, Senior Grand Forks, N. D.
Red River High School
Sarah Asbeck is rebounding from ACL surgery. Her game is very solid and if she stays healthy she will add valuable depth and experience to this year's Falcons offensive attack. Sarah is also an outstanding passer and defensive player. She is the daughter of Thomas and Ann Asbeck. Majoring in elementary education. Prep coach was Terri Horpendahl.

Year	GP	K	KPG	E	EFF	TA	PCT	A	APG	SA	SAPG	SE	RE	DIG	DPG	BS	BSPG	BA
1996	56	38	.68	18	.820	100	.200	12	.21	17	.30	7	32	85	1.52	0	.34	19
1995	43	21	.49	16	.768	69	.072	4	.09	9	.21	1	3	66	1.53	1	.19	7
1994	76	30	.39	15	.871	116	.129	14	.18	26	.34	13	15	128	1.68	2	.32	22
Totals	175	89	.50	49	.828	285	.140	30	.17	52	.29	22	50	279	1.59	3	.29	48

Shantell Erbes
OH, 5-8, Senior
Fargo, N. D.
Shanley High School
Shantell Erbes is the lone returning starter from last year's WIAC co-championship season. The Falcons look for Shantell to pick up where she left off last season, and that is both in the front and back rows. Offensively Shantell is very explosive and defensively she reads the opponents attack as well as anyone. She is the daughter of Tom and Faye Erbes. Majoring in business. Prep coach was Jane Passa.

Year	GP	K	KPG	E	EFF	TA	PCT	A	APG	SA	SAPG	SE	RE	DIG	DPG	BS	BSPG	BA
1996	124	220	1.77	124	.857	869	.110	12	.10	43	.35	47	33	418	3.37	7	.36	38
1995	91	59	.65	41	.834	247	.073	3	.03	22	.24	31	10	180	1.98	1	.12	10
1994	36	7	.19	3	.893	28	.143	0	.00	9	.25	7	6	54	1.50	0	.06	2
Totals	251	286	1.13	168	.849	1144	.103	15	.05	64	.25	85	49	652	2.59	8	.23	50

Alicia Klinger
OH, 5-6, Senior
Somerset, Wis.
Somerset High School
Alicia Klinger will be called upon to step into a starting role in her final year of competition. Alicia has great athletic ability which has helped her to adapt to the collegiate game. A fierce competitor, Alicia has come a long way and there's no doubt she can be an offensive weapon. Majoring in physical education. She is the daughter of LuAnn Friday and Harvey Klinger. Prep volleyball coach was Sarah Prachak.

Year	GP	K	KPG	E	EFF	TA	PCT	A	APG	SA	SAPG	SE	RE	DIG	DPG	BS	BSPG	BA
1996	53	69	1.30	27	.858	190	.221	1	.02	18	.34	10	11	89	1.68	2	.13	5
1995	18	16	0.89	5	.915	59	.186	1	.06	2	.11	3	3	39	2.17	0	.11	2
Totals	71	85	1.19	32	.871	249	.212	2	.01	20	.28	13	14	128	1.80	2	.12	7

Carmen Johnson
S, 5-2, Senior
Crookston, Minn.
Crookston High School
Carmen Johnson will be called upon to lead the Falcons as the setter for this year's team. Carmen has excellent setting skills to add to the Falcons offensive attack. She is the daughter of Denny and Mary Jo Kreibich. Majoring in education. Prep volleyball coach was Annette Wilder.

Year	GP	K	KPG	E	EFF	TA	PCT	A	APG	SA	SAPG	SE	RE	DIG	DPG	BS	BSPG	BA
1996	8	2	.25	0	1.000	3	.667	22	2.75	0	.00	2	0	8	1.00	0	.25	2
1994	3	0	.00	0	.000	0	.000	0	0.00	0	.00	1	1	2	.67	0	.00	0
Totals	11	2	.18	0	1.000	3	.667	22	2.00	0	.00	3	1	10	.45	0	.18	2

Tammy Thompson
DS, 5-6, Sr.
Lakeville, Minn.
Lakeville High School
Tammy Thompson has played in the most matches for the young Falcons. Tammy has been a significant force for the Falcons as a defensive specialist throughout her career. She too should be able to pick up where she left off last season. She is majoring in sociology. She is the daughter of Larry and Vicki Thompson. Prep volleyball coach was Milan Mader.

Year	GP	K	KPG	E	EFF	TA	PCT	A	APG	SA	SAPG	SE	RE	DIG	DPG	BS	BSPG	BA
1996	128	5	.04	4	.826	23	.043	10	.08	26	.20	33	22	206	1.61	5	.04	0
1995	129	115	.89	60	.873	473	.116	6	.05	25	.19	40	35	275	2.13	0	.30	39
1994	80	51	.64	30	.863	219	.096	12	.15	15	.19	12	23	126	1.58	2	.20	14
Totals	337	171	.80	94	.868	715	.107	28	.08	66	.19	85	80	607	1.80	7	.17	53

Stacey White
RH, 5-10, Sr.
Monticello, Minn.
Monticello High School
Stacey White has had a career plagued with injuries. She missed the 1994 season due to shoulder surgery and missed part of the 1995 season with a torn ACL. She is a fundamentally sound player who can add to the depth at the rightside hitting position. She is the daughter of William and Arlene White. Majoring in physical education. Prep volleyball coach was Janet Golden.

Year	GP	K	KPG	E	EFF	TA	PCT	A	APG	SA	SAPG	SE	RE	DIG	DPG	BS	BSPG	BA
1996	4	0	.00	0	.000	0	.000	0	.00	0	.00	0	0	0	.00	0	.00	0
1993	21	5	.24	15	.286	21	-.476	4	.19	6	.29	2	6	18	.86	0	.10	2
Totals	25	5	.20	15	.286	21	-.476	4	.16	6	.24	2	6	18	.72	0	.08	2

Linda Schoenrock
MH, 5-10, Jr.
Finlayson, Minn.
Hinckley-Finlayson High School
Linda Schoenrock came a long way during the spring season. Linda is a good athlete and will be looked upon to add some depth to the middle hitting position. She is physically strong and will help the Falcons as she gains more experience and confidence in her game. Majoring in physical education. She is the daughter of Dareld and Susan Schoenrock. Prep volleyball coach was Jenyne Beehler.

Year	GP	K	KPG	E	EFF	TA	PCT	A	APG	SA	SAPG	SE	RE	DIG	DPG	BS	BSPG	BA
1995	7	1	.14	0	1.000	4	.250	0	.00	0	.00	0	0	0	.00	0	.14	1

Caroline Schwane
OH, 5-8, Jr.
Kasson, Minn.
Kasson-Mantorville High School
Carrie Schwane is in a position to compete with the Falcons at the highest level. Carrie is an explosive jumper with tremendous desire to succeed. The Falcons look for her to definitely take another step this season with her production in the front row. Majoring in psychology. She is the daughter of Wally and Sherry. Her prep coach was Ron Prigge.

Year	GP	K	KPG	E	EFF	TA	PCT	A	APG	SA	SAPG	SE	RE	DIG	DPG	BS	BSPG	BA
1996	13	21	1.62	14	.813	75	.093	1	.08	2	.15	5	8	22	1.69	0	.15	2
1995	55	98	1.78	71	.812	378	.071	0	.00	2	.04	0	1	28	0.51	1	.27	14
Totals	68	119	1.75	85	.820	473	.071	1	.01	4	.05	5	9	50	.73	1	.25	16

Sara Tibesar
RH, 6-0, Jr.
St. Paul, Minn.
St. Agnes High School
Sara Tibesar joins the Falcons after playing two seasons at NCAA Division II powerhouse North Dakota State University. She will be an immediate impact player for the Falcons. Physically she is capable of dominating at the net from a hitting and blocking standpoint. Sara will fill the rightside position and is expected to give the Falcons a new look. Majoring in math education. She is the daughter of Rich and Judy. Prep volleyball coach was Terry Cartwright.

Wendy Vycital
RH, 6-0, Jr.
Elko, Minn.
New Prague High School
Wendy Vycital will add to the depth to the right side hitting position. A 6-0 lefty she adds a great attacking advantage to the Falcons offense. She is the daughter of Ron and Vicki Vycital. Majoring in pre-veterinary medicine. Prep volleyball coach was Jenean Erickson.

Sara Carlson
OH, 5-7, So.
St. Paul, Minn.
Harding High School
Sara Carlson is a solid volleyball player and has good court sense. Sara thrives on competition and will be competing for an outside hitting position. She jumps well, is a good athlete, and is very smart. It doesn't matter if the block is formed or not, Sarah has a shot to hit around it. She does whatever she needs to get the job done. Majoring in pre-veterinary medicine. She is the daughter of Richard and Patricia. Prep coach was Dennis Amends.

Year	GP	K	KPG	E	EFF	TA	PCT	A	APG	SA	SAPG	SE	RE	DIG	DPG	BS	BSPG	BA
1996	11	4	.36	7	.696	23	-.130	7	.64	2	.18	2	0	12	1.09	0	.00	0

Beth Imdieke
MH, 5-9, So.
Bloomington, Minn.
Jefferson High School
Beth Imdieke is a fundamentally sound player who is capable of playing several roles for the Falcons. She is an outstanding passer and defensive player, but has the skills to play any hitting position. Beth is a good athlete and a very bright person which has helped her to adapt quickly to the collegiate game. Majoring in business She is the daughter of Gary and Vivian. Her prep coach was Doug Bergman.

Year	GP	K	KPG	E	EFF	TA	PCT	A	APG	SA	SAPG	SE	RE	DIG	DPG	BS	BSPG	BA
1996	6	3	.50	2	.750	8	.125	0	.00	0	.00	2	4	4	.67	0	.17	1

Meggan Klassen
MH, 5-10, So.
Mountain Lake, Minn.
Mountain Lake High School
Meggan will be a big surprise to a lot of people. She improved her game this past spring. The Falcons look for Meggan to be a primary offensive weapon throughout the season. Meggan jumps well and she is a very good athlete with excellent blocking skills. Playing every day against All-Americans Cara Gustafson and Jen Frodl has definitely help her transition to collegiate volleyball. She is majoring in elementary education. She is the daughter of Carol Lehman and Ron Klassen. Her prep coach was Steve Chapin.

Year	GP	K	KPG	E	EFF	TA	PCT	A	APG	SA	SAPG	SE	RE	DIG	DPG	BS	BSPG	BA
1996	28	14	.50	3	.903	31	.355	1	.04	0	.00	0	1	4	.14	4	.32	5

Toni Mechura
MH, 6-0, So.
Farmington, Minn.
Farmington High School
Toni is another good athlete with a good work ethic, and when you put those together she's going to be a good player. Toni has work hard and improved in all aspects of her game. A red-shirt her first season Toni will be a year stronger and smarter. The Falcons look for her to come into her own this season. She is majoring in physical education. She is the daughter of Tony and Bonnie Mechura. Her prep coach was Andy Elmer.

Sarah Trautmiller
DS, 5-4, So.
Somerset, Wis.
Somerset High School
After a year of setting, Sara will be focusing this season on defense. Sara has good instincts for the game and great leadership skills which will only enhance her position on the court. Majoring in elementary education. She is the daughter of Fred and Marilyn. Her prep coach was Sara Prachak.

Lisa Erickson
MH, 5-11, Fr.,
Saginaw, Minn.
Proctor High School
High School: Three-time letter winner...club team Superior Coast...Personal: Parents Jackie and Curt Erickson. Majoring in geology. Coaches Comment: "Lisa is well trained at the middle position. She will need to work on her strength and conditioning to help her endure the rigors of the Falcons middle attack."

Becky Hylland
MH, 5-10, Fr.,
Stewartville, Minn.
Chosen Valley High School
High School: Two-time all-conference selection...two-time conference champion...club team Chatfield Gophers. Personal: Parents Ray and Nancy Hylland. Majoring in landscape architecture. Coaches Comment: "Becky is a great athlete. She is a very solid middle who can play the defensive end of the game. She has the potential to develop into a dominate middle hitter for the Falcons. Becky will be challenging for one of the middle hitting positions."

Melissa Mattson
MH, 6-1, Fr.,
Alden, Minn.
Alden-Conger High School
High School: Played on three conference championship teams for the Knights...four-year letter winner...team's most valuable player...four-time all-Gopher Conference selection...1996 all-State selection...1,000 career kills. Personal: Parents Dennis and Nancy Mattson. Majoring in agriculture business. Coaches Comment: "Melissa has all the tools to compete with the Falcons as a first-year player."

Holly Olson
S, 5-4, Fr.,
Woodbury, Minn.
Woodbury High School
High School: 1994 State Tournament...four time all-St. Paul Suburban Conference team...all-Metro and all-State...holds the record for career assists. Personal: Parents Larry and Sue Olson. Majoring in social science. Coaches Comment: "Holly is a first-year setter, but plays like a veteran. I look for Holly to either set for the Falcon attack or play as a defensive specialist during her first year."

Andrea Ellsworth
S/DS, 5-6, Fr.,
Wells, Minn.
United South Central High School
High School: Played on two conference championship teams for the Rebels...qualified for the state tournament twice...earned a State Championship in 1993 and a fourth place finish in 1996...four time all-South Central Conference selection...earned all-State honors as a junior and senior. Personal: Parents Greg and Meredith Ellsworth. Majoring in social work. Coaches Comments: "Andrea has a great deal of experience for a first year player. She will need some additional time to develop into a dominate player for the Falcons."

Cindy Ostertag
DS, 5-3, Fr.,
Rosemount, Minn.
South St. Paul High School
High School: All-conference...team MVP...team defensive player of the year...club team Northern Heat. Personal: Parents Ray Ostertag and Elaine Mortel. Majoring in marketing communications. Coaches Comment: "Cindy is an outstanding passer and defensive player. She will need a year of training at this position to adapt to the collegiate game."

Leigh Saxton
OH, 5-8, Fr.,
Jackson, Minn.
Jackson High School
High School: Two-time letter winner...captain...all-Area team selection...team MVP offensive and defensive player...club team Jackson Lightning Jags. Personal: Parents Bob and Peggy Saxton. Majoring in business. Coaches Comment: "Leigh is an outstanding passer and defensive player. As she gets stronger she will be a threat on the outside or rightside hitting positions."

Jill Selle
OH, 5-8, Fr.,
Sioux Falls, S. D.
Roosevelt High School
High School: 1996 State Champion...two-time letter winner...club team Sioux Empire. Personal: Parents Greg and Marsha Selle. Majoring in environmental science. Coaches Comment: "Jill has great instincts for the game. She is a very good all-around athlete. She will continue to get better every time she touches the ball."

Heather Wolfe
OH, 5-8, Fr.,
Woodbury, Minn.
Hill-Murray High School
High School: Four-time letter winner...three time all-conference player...team MVP...club team White Bear. Personal: Parents Lynn and Tom Wolfe. Majoring in marketing communications. Coaches Comment: "Heather is a solid outside hitter. She has the potential to challenge for the outside hitting positions."