“Today, the House voted to honor the players of the Juniata College Women’s Volleyball Team for their extraordinary display of sportsmanship, teamwork and perseverance,” Shuster said.  “I am proud to have been able to play a small role in commemorating their outstanding championship season.  They certainly deserve it.”

Juniata College’s Volleyball Team’s championship is a great example of sportsmanship and achievement in college sports.  Over 30 seasons, Juniata’s volleyball program has built a 1,100 win and 172 loss record.  The team’s coach, Larry Bock, has the most wins of any coach in the history of NCAA women’s volleyball.  Also, during their championship season, senior player Stephanie Kines was named Division III Women’s Volleyball Player of the Year.  Stephanie is the second Juniata player to earn that honor.

“Today’s vote places the team’s victorious season in the history books of the House of Representatives,” Shuster added.  “Their hard work will always be remembered.”

Congressman Shuster congratulates all of the players and coaches of the Juniata College Women’s Volleyball Team: Erin Albert, Brittany Carr, Cassie Dickmann, Kristi Fitzsimmons, Jess Fox, Paige Johnston, Stephanie Kines, Beth Kozak, Megan Lamens, Mariel Little, Michelle Morchesky, Aly Pompeani, Jessica Ritchey, Rachael Schatz, Megan Sollenberger, Molly Sollenberger, and Amber Thomas. Head Coach Larry Bock, and assistant Coaches Heather Pavlik, Casey Dale and Erin Dodson