VOLLEYBALL
04/24/2008 -- Volleyball
Three Commit to PCC Volleyball
Whitehurst, Haithcock and Sweers to Play for Bulldogs
Camden County's Kristen Whitehurst and D.H. Conley's Callie Haithcock and Jessica Sweers, left to right, will play volleyball for PCC starting this fall. |
WINTERVILLE—April has proven to be a windfall for Pitt Community College volleyball Coach William Way with the announcement that Callie Haithcock, Jessica Sweers and Kristen Whitehurst have signed on to play for the Bulldogs this fall.
A Camden County High School product, Whitehurst was the first to sign, inking a letter-of-intent with PCC on April 10. The 5-9 middle hitter has a relentless work ethic and says she will bring “energy and spirit” to the court next season.
“My goal is to make an impact in any positive way I can,” she said.
Way said Whitehurst, who recorded 334 kills in her final two seasons with the Bruins, is a proven offensive threat with the ability to attack multiple sets and the versatility to play all three attacking positions.
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12/13/2007 -- Volleyball
Gidrey Named All-CIAA at Fayetteville State
Tia Gidrey |
WINTERVILLE—Former Pitt Community College volleyball standout Tia Gidrey has made an impact on the court for Fayetteville State University.
A 6-foot-1 right-side hitter for the Broncos, Gidrey was recently named First-Team All-CIAA Conference. The Jacksonville native, who also played softball at PCC, helped Fayetteville ...
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11/12/2007 -- Volleyball
Joyner, Holland Honored for Outstanding Play in '07
Jessica Joyner
Camille Holland |
WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College volleyball players Jessica Joyner and Camille Holland have been selected to the All-Region X Conference Team for their outstanding play during the 2007 season.
An outside hitter for the Bulldogs, Joyner played a pivotal role in helping PCC tie for second place in the conference this season at 15-3. The sophomore out of Farmville Central High School led the Bulldogs’ offensive attack, finishing with a team–high 240 kills and a 19.63 hitting percentage.
The versatile Joyner, who was also named to the 2007 All-Region X Tournament team, recorded 224 digs and 35 service aces in her final season as a member of the Bulldogs. She and fellow sophomores Kristi Pipkin and Ashley Jones posted a combined 35-3 mark in Region X Conference play in their two seasons with Pitt.
An Elizabeth City native, Holland led the ...
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11/08/2007 -- Volleyball
Spartanburg Loss Ends PCC Volleyball's Season
Ashley Jones, Jessica Joyner and Kristi Pipkin (left to right) completed their PCC volleyball careers over the weekend with a loss in the championship of the Region X Tourney. The trio went 54-21 in two years with the Bulldogs. |
SPARTANBURG, S.C.—After a valiant comeback against Cape Fear to reach the championship, the Pitt Community College volleyball team’s season came to an end Saturday in the final game of the Region X Conference Tournament against tourney host Spartanburg Methodist College.
PCC, which easily defeated Guilford Tech in the tournament’s opening round before having to rally from 2-1 down to top the Sea Devils, lost 3-0 (30-22, 30-25, 30-17) to the Pioneers. The Bulldogs split the season series with Spartanburg Methodist, each team winning at home.
Saturday’s loss to Spartanburg marked the end of Pitt’s 2007 campaign and was the final junior college game for sophomores Ashley Jones, Jessica Joyner and Kristi Pipkin.
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