Missouri Western interim head volleyball coach Marian Carbin announces the signing of two more student-athletes for the 2013 season. Junior college transfer Erica Rottinghaus and international player Veronica Goeanova will join Kelsey Olion and Sara Vitito who signed last November to the squad.

“We are very excited about both of the young ladies that we’ve added for this coming fall,” commented coach Carbin. “In addition to the two players that we signed back in November, these two will certainly be important additions to our roster.”

Erica Rottinghaus is a 5-10 outside hitter from Seneca, Kan. and transfers to Missouri Western from Highland Community College. She played her high school volleyball at Nemaha Valley and was coached by Betty Peterson. At Highland Rottinghaus was an KJCCC All-Conference performer both her freshman and sophomore seasons. As a sophomore she was named 1st Team All-Region VI and as a freshman she was a 2nd Team All-Region VI selection. As a sophomore she had 288 kills, 169 digs and 57 blocks. In high school she was a three sport athlete. She was a All-State performer her senior season and a All-Big 7 League selection as a junior and senior. She is also a good student being named to the KJCCC All-Academic team and a Foundation Scholar at Highland. She plans on majoring in graphic design at MWSU.

“Erica is a talented player that will come to us with two years of experience as an outside hitter,” stated Carbin. “She has a great vertical that contributes to her game offensively and as a blocker. She is also a very steady player that doesn’t get rattled in high pressure situations. We look for her to compete immediately with our returning players at the outside hitter position.”

Veronika Goranova is a 5-9 freshman outside hitter from Vratsa, Bulgaria attended school in Sofia. During her time she helped her team become a three time champion of Sofia and a two time champion of Bulgaria. She won awards for best your talent and was twice named MVP of her team. She was also a five time captain. She planns on majoring in digital animation at MWSU.

“Veronika also brings a lot of experience due to her international background,” commented Carbin. “The training she has received in Bulgaria has made her a very savvy, smart player with a variety of shots offensively and an ability to read the opponent’s hitters when she plays defense. She is our second international player, and we think she will add to the healthy competition at the outside hitter position.”

— MWSU Sports Information —