2014 Volleyball News
Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award for 2014-15
August 18, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (August 18, 2015) – The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team has been named as a recipient of the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for the 2014-15 academic year, as announced earlier this summer by the AVCA. It is the sixth straight year Franklin Pierce has earned the honor from the AVCA.
Volleyball's Dragan, Leidhold, Sonuga Represent New England on National Stage
August 03, 2015
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 29, 2015) – Franklin Pierce University head volleyball coach Stephanie Dragan and incoming freshmen Katie Leidhold (Acushnet, Mass.) and Abigail Sonuga (Haverhill, Mass.) each donned the nation’s colors, as Dragan guided the New England Region Volleyball team (NERVA) as head coach at the USA High Performance Volleyball Championships last week. Her two incoming recruits joined her as players at the event.
Four Ravens Earn Spots on Fall Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference Teams
February 05, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (February 5, 2015) – Four Franklin Pierce University student-athletes have been named to the fall 2014 Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference Team in their respective sports, as announced Thursday by the Conference office. Volleyball saw senior outside hitter Catie Swiderski (Rocky Point, N.Y.) and sophomore middle Aiden Garcia (Eagle Pass, Texas) selected, while senior back Gabriela Vieira (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and junior midfielder Kaycee Pereira (Ludlow, Mass.) were honored from the women’s soccer team. The selected Ravens were among 88 student-athletes across seven sports honored by the Northeast-10.
Swiderski earns national “Dig Pink” honors for off-court contributions
January 06, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (January 6, 2015) – Senior volleyball player Catie Swiderski (Rocky Point, N.Y.) may have finished off her career on the court at Franklin Pierce, but her off the court contributions have also been recognized as she was one of three in the country awarded the Dig Pink Award presented by the American Volleyball Coaches Association and Side-Out Foundation.
Volleyball has four earn All-Northeast-10 honors
November 11, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (November 11, 2014) – The Franklin Pierce volleyball team saw four of its players selected to All-Northeat-10 Conference honors, led by senior Catie Swiderski (Rocky Point, N.Y.) who was named to the All-Conference second team. Sophomore Aiden Garcia (Eagle Pass, TX) landed on the Third Team, while freshman Hannah Runge (Deltona, Fla.) and Hannah St. Jean (Olympia, Wash.) were both named to the All-Rookie Team.
Volleyball stumbles in Northeast-10 Quarterfinal, swept at New Haven 3-0
November 11, 2014
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (November 11, 2014) - The Franklin Pierce University Ravens volleyball team came out nothing short of hungry to prove themselves on Tuesday night, entering their third consecutive trip to the Northeast-10 Conference Championships.
Swiderski honored, Dragan reaches milestone as volleyball trounce Southern Connecticut 3-0; advance to NE-10 playoffs
November 08, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (November 8, 2014) – The Franklin Pierce volleyball team had only one option on Saturday afternoon: to win. The door was left open by LeMoyne after their loss to Bentley earlier in the day, allowing Franklin Pierce to grab the final playoff spot in the Northeast-10 Conference tournament. They did just that. The Ravens hit .342 as a team and swiftly put away the Southern Connecticut State Owls by a final of 3-0.
Volleyball blanked at home against Dowling 3-0
November 07, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (November 7, 2014) – Senior Catie Swiderski (Rocky Point, N.Y.) threw down 11 kills on the night, but it wasn’t enough to stop the train that was the Dowling College Golden Lions as they took the win 3-0 in a non-conference matchup at the Fieldhouse.
Volleyball continues road struggles, trounced by Saint Rose 3-0
November 01, 2014
ALBANY, N.Y. (November 1, 2014) – The Franklin Pierce Ravens volleyball team had a tough first day of November on Saturday, as the Ravens could not get rid of road lag from Syracuse the night before. They took a hard loss against the Saint Rose Golden Knights by a final of 3-0.
Volleyball road woes continue, edged out by LeMoyne 3-1
October 31, 2014
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (October 31, 2014) – Senior Catie Swiderski (Rocky Point, N.Y.) and sophomore Aiden Garcia (Eagle Pass, T.X.) both notched double-digit digs, but it wasn’t enough as the Ravens dropped the match to the LeMoyne College Dolphins by a final score of 3-1.
Swiderski and Klusendorf lead bounce back victory, Volleyball downs Pace 3-0
October 25, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (October 25, 2014) – Senior Catie Swiderski (Rocky Point, N.Y.) continued her streak of brilliance with a 15 kill match with a hitting percentage of .394 on Saturday afternoon, leading the Ravens to a 3-0 bounce back sweep of the Pace University Setters only hours after their first home loss of the season.
Volleyball strong effort comes up short, not enough in 3-0 loss to Adelphi
October 24, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (October 24, 2014) – Senior Catie Swiderski (Rocky Point, N.Y.) and freshman Hannah St. Jean (Olympia, Wash.) both came out with strong offensive showings on Friday night, but it wasn’t enough to down current Northeast-10 top-dog Adelphi as the Panthers took the victory 3-0, snapping the Ravens six-game winning streak at home this season.
Volleyball sweeps AIC 3-0, remains undefeated at home
October 21, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (October 21, 2014) - Senior Catie Swiderski (Rocky Point, N.Y.) notched 14 kills with a hitting percentage of.344 and 14 digs as the Franklin Pierce University Ravens downed the American International Yellow Jackets by a final score of 3-0 to remain undefeated at home this season.
Swiderski has career day, surpasses 1,000 kills in 3-2 win over Assumption
October 18, 2014
WORCESTER, Mass. (October 18, 2014) – Senior Catie Swiderski (Rocky Point, N.Y.) had herself a big day on Saturday afternoon. Not only did she end her day with a career-high 24 kills, she also surpassed 1,000 career kills in leading the Franklin Pierce University Ravens to a 3-2 win over Assumption College Greyhounds.
Volleyball stymied, swept at Merrimack 3-0
October 14, 2014
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (October 14, 2014) – Freshman Madison Klusendorf (Santa Maria, Calif.) and Hannah St. Jean (Olympia, Wash.) both had solid nights for the Franklin Pierce University Ravens on Tuesday night, but were stopped dead in their tracks on the road with a 3-0 loss to Merrimack College.
Volleyball continues winning ways; trounce Stonehill in upset fashion 3-1
October 11, 2014
RINDGE, N.H. (October 11, 2014) – With one of the strongest teams in the East Region in town on Saturday night, the Franklin Pierce University volleyball team had a tough task on hand. That did not faze the young Ravens squad, as they continued their winning ways at home with a 3-1 win over the Stonehill College Skyhawks in Northeast-10 Conference play at the Fieldhouse. Senior outside hitter Catie Swiderski (Rocky Point, N.Y.) hit .256 on her way to a match-best 12 kills to lead the way for the Ravens.