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First-year Nicholls State University volleyball coach Jay Van Vark has some new talent coming through his locker room.
Van Vark introduced the Colonels’ 2018 signing class this week – a six-player crop which will aim to help the Colonels emerge to the top of the Southland Conference standings after a couple tough seasons.
The group contains a setter, two outside hitters, two blockers and a libero and Van Vark said everyone in the group will be able to contribute to the program right away, adding that he’s excited to see all six players in the Colonels’ uniform.
“I am very excited about the talent level and character of our incoming athletes,” Van Vark said. “Bringing both experience and elite-level athleticism will continue the growth we have worked hard at this spring.”
The signing class consists off setter Heidi Carpenter, outside hitters Emily Gauthreaux and Sydney Swann, middle blockers Aaliyah Burras and Maddie Lowe and defensive specialist Kylie Lockhart.
Gauthreaux is a familiar name locally because she was a powerhouse for Vandebilt – one of the top players on a championship-winning team.
At the time of her signing, Gauthreaux said she was eager to play in front of her family and friends in Thibodaux.
For bios of the rest of Nicholls’ signees, pick up a copy of the paper edition of The Times next Wednesday.
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