Northwest Missouri State volleyball head coach Amy Woerthhas announced the additions of five student-athletes to the 2014 roster.
The latest additions to the 2014 recruiting class include Danielle Rubow (Chanute, Kan.), Gabby Torline (Wichita, Kan.), Darcy Sunderman (Clarinda, Iowa), Megan Stilmock (Omaha, Neb.) and Jordan Trimble (Platte County, Mo.). These five additions join Alexis Williams (Blue Springs, Mo.), Bristol Lewis (Stilwell, Kan.) and Sarah Dannettell (Windsor, Colo.), who signed with the Bearcats in November.
Rubow was a two-year starter for Lindsay Hill at Fort Scott Community College as a middle blocker. She started all 35 matches for the Greyhounds last season, recording 97 blocks and 112 kills. She was a three-sport athlete at ChanuteSenior High School, lettering in volleyball, basketball and softball. She played for FS Juniors club.
“Dani also brings in two years of college playing experience which will help strengthen our middle hitter depth,” Woerth said. “She has been well trained and will bring speed and athleticism to our team.”
Torline was a four-year standout for Kapaun Mt. Carmel in Wichita, Kan., under head coach Terri Hessman. She earned all-state honorable mention honors and was an All-Greater Wichita Athletic League performer. She was also a first-teamall-academic team member all four seasons. She played club for the ICT Mavs and coach Destiny Clark.
“Gabby’s strengths are her athleticism, platform and defensive skills,” said Woerth. “She loves to work hard. She has high level club experience which will help her quickly transition to the Division II college game.”
Stilmock, a setter, was an honorable mention all-state performer for coach Kim Brehm at Ralston High School in Omaha, Neb. She earned honorable mention All-River City Conference honors all four seasons and is the school record holder forsets in a career and sets during a match. She played club for the River City Juniors and was coached by Deb Grafentin.
“Megan is a smart and quick setter that will add depth in our setting position,” said Woerth. “I’m excited to see her development and I think she has potential to run an efficient offense with our squad.”
Sunderman played outside hitter and middle for Clarinda High School and coach Jessica Lewey. She was a four-time All-Hawkeye Ten Conference selection and was the Southwest Iowa Player of the Year three times. She was named to the all-state tournament team all four years and was also on the national volleyball all-tournament team in 2011. As a senior, she was in the Iowa Girls’ Senior All-Star Classic. She played club for River City Juniors and coach Deb Grafentin. Sunderman lettered in volleyball, basketball, track and softball.
“I’m looking forward to see Darcy develop in her career at Northwest,” Worth commented. “She has great athletic potential and with experience she will become a competitive threat. She will also add versatility to our team with experience playing multiple positions.”
Trimble was an academic all-conference performer for coach Delice Downing at Coffeyville Community College the past two seasons. She served as team captain both years and averaged 7.3 assists per set as a sophomore last season. Trimble was a three-sport standout at Platte County High School in Platte County, Mo., earning all-conference accolades in soccer, basketball and volleyball. She was an all-district and all-regional performer in volleyball as well, earning academic all-state honors while being named to the Missouri/Kansas Small Class All Star Team. She was a member of National Honor Society.
“Bringing in two years of collegiate setting experience, Jordan will use her strong leadership and defensive skills to fight for court time,” explained Woerth. “She does a great job running an offense that can keep the defense off balance.”
— Northwest Sports Information —