ALVA, Okla. - Northwestern Oklahoma State University volleyball coach Fernanda Frey has announced the signing of five individuals to play for the 2012 season. The first year head coach has signed three defensive specialists an outside hitter and a setter.

Megan Hentschke (Granite Bay, Calif. * 5-6), one of the aforementioned three defensive specialists, graduated from Del Oro High School and figures to be a key contributor to the volleyball squad defensively. Hentschke is pictured on the left side of the graphic

"Megan will be able to help right away with her quick feet and good defense," Frey said. "She is also a really good student."

Naicee Gugelmeyer (5-6) is the second of three defensive specialists and is from nearby Kiowa, Kan. Gugelmeyer is a graduate of South Barber High school.

"Naicee will add depth to the defensive specialist position," Frey said. "She is a natural leader and a good passer."

Danielle Tate (Longview, Texas * 5-8) rounds out the crew of defensive specialists in this wave of Frey's signees. Tate graduated from Longview High School.

"Danielle has a good platform which makes her a good defensive player and passer. She moves well and will help us in the back row"

Outside hitter Jordan Cox (5-8) is the only Oklahoma graduate of this wave of new Lady Rangers. Cox is from Yukon and a graduate of Mustang High School. Frey has high hopes for the newest hitter.

"Jordan is a powerful hitter with a great vertical," Frey said. "She will be hitting outside for us, and I believe she will do a great job."

Hawaiian Kaydee Yukawa (5-3) of Roosevelt High School will play setter for Frey's bunch. Yukawa is pictured on the right side of the graphic above.

"Kaydee comes all the way from Hawaii to help us build the program. She has great hands and is smart on and off the court."

The young coach has signed two outside hitters, two right side hitters, two setters, a middle blocker and a defensive specialist. Six of those are freshmen and two are transferring in from community college to help Frey rejuvenate the volleyball program at NWOSU.

The first eight consist of  Three Oklahoma natives. Taylor Parrish is a defensive specialist from Enid while Victoria Hines is a 6-0 right side hitter from Tulsa.

"Victoria is a 6-0 right side hitter who will give us height at the position and help us be a better blocking team," Frey said. 

Lacy Hansen is a setter from Norman and is transferring out of Northern Oklahoma College.

"Lacy will bring some collegiate experience," Frey said. "She has great hands and is a smart setter."

The other recruits come from all over the United States and other places. Rachel Henson, pictured above and to the right, signed out of Norwich, Kan. Henson will be a setter for the Lady Rangers in 2012.

"Rachel has quick feet and good hands," Frey says. "She will help us when we run a 6-2 offense."

Stephanie Allen is a middle blocker out of Pampa, Texas while Korina Lillard is an outside hitter from Brighton, Colo. Frey signed Alicia Karst, another 6-0 right side hitter, from Las Vegas, Nev. and Laredo Community College transfer Paola Turibio, a 6-0 outside hitter, from Minas Gerais, Brazil.

"Paola brings valuable playing experience to our team as she has played for a great community college and a few powerhouse clubs in Brazil," Frey said.

Many of the recruits have submitted pictures of them signing letters of intent. Below is a list of the ones who have submitted and a little excerpt from coach Frey.

Taylor Parrish ( 5-7 * DS * Enid High School * Enid, Okla.)

Frey says: " Taylor has good ball control and will give us depth at the DS position."

 (Alicia Karst * 6-0 *  RS * Centennial HS * Las Vegas, Nev.) - Pictured (right)

Frey says: "Alicia is a very powerful hitter who can be used in the middle and in the right side."

(Korina Lillard * 5-8 * OH * Brighton HS * Brighton, Colo.) - Pictured (left)

Frey says: "Korina is mainly an outside hitter, however she has great back row skills and will contribute all the way around."

Stephanie Allen (5-9 * MB * Pampa HS * Pampa, Texas) - Pictured (right)

Frey says:  "Stephanie is quick in the middle and will give us depth at that position. She is also a solid blocker."

*NOTE* - All participants must have a physical within the last six months to participate.

The tryout will be followed by a meeting with the volleyball coaching staff and a campus tour for all players and parents.

If you are interested in attending the tryout, coach Frey asks that you reserve your spot. Her contact information is listed below.

Fernanda Frey (Head Volleyball Coach)
E-mail: fcfrey@nwosu.edu
Phone: (407) 694-8759

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