Courtney Ripley Class: Freshman Hometown: Gnadenhutten, Ohio High School: Tuscarawas Valley Height: 5-9 Position: OPP/OH

After playing a combination of middle hitter and defensive specialist in high school, Courtney Ripley brings versatility and excellent ball control. However, with the switch to outside hitter, she needs to gain experience on the offensive end.

High School
Two-time first team All-Ohio selection...helped Tuscarawas Valley High to a 24-2 record and a berth in the regional semifinals, playing for coach Jen Lauber...2005 district player of the year...three-time all-district, all-conference and team MVP honoree...holds the school records for kills in a match (29), season (369) and career (902), as well as the season mark for blocks (211)...two-time Times Reporter Player of the Week...four-year letterwinner.

Personal
Born Sept. 12, 1988 in New Philadelphia, Ohio...daughter of Todd and Tammi Ripley...has two sisters, Makenzie and Whitney, and one brother, Lucas...earned the First and Second Year Academic Award in high school...volunteered at a local nursing home...plans to major in business.