2022 Surry Volleyball Camp.
DOBSON — The Surry Community College volleyball program hosted its annual volleyball camp this past week.
The camp was held in the campus gym and consisted of 78 campers ranging from rising fourth graders-to-rising eighth graders.
The Surry volleyball team members and coaches instructed each camper in the areas of serving, passing, spiking, digging and other skills during the camp.
“We had a tremendous camp, and all of those that attended received some great instruction from our players and coaches,” stated Surry head volleyball coach Caleb Gilley. “Our college team members did an outstanding job with helping teach and develop the fundamentals of volleyball. Hopefully this camp helped to spark an interest in young girls to play volleyball. There are a lot of very talented young volleyball players in our area.” Several campers earned individual honors by grade. At the conclusion of the camp, several door prizes and awards were presented along with all participants receiving a camp shirt.
Fourth grade: Lori Lynn Whitaker (Coaches Award), Ila Wilmoth (Hustle Award), Hannah Smith (Server of the Week), Ada King (Camper of the Week).
Fifth grade: Amelia Chilton (Hustle Award), Adelyn Wall (Server of the Week), Lilyana Mathis (Camper of the Week).
Sixth grade: Lyla Stanley (Hustle Award), Sammi Moser (Server of the Week), Peyton Cameron (Camper of the Week).
Seventh grade: Savannah Collins (Hustle Award), Lilie Allen (Server of the Week), Rozlyn Oakley (Server of the Week), Makenzie Wall (Camper of the Week).
Eighth grade: Kentlee Phillips (Hustle Award), Alyssa Jenkins (Server of the Week), Mae Danley (Camper of the Week).
Surry is coming off a 24-5 season finishing as Region 10 Western Division Champions along with being ranked nationally by the National Junior College Athletic Association.
The Lady Knights will open up the fall 2022 volleyball season on Aug. 19 when they to Wilmington for the Cape Fear Invitational Tournament.
Surry’s home opener is scheduled for August 23 at 6:30 pm against Rockingham. For more information on Surry volleyball, please visit https://knights.surry.edu
Surry Announces Volleyball Recruiting Class
The Surry volleyball team looks to build on last year’s success in which the Lady Knights captured the Region 10 Western Division Championship while being nationally ranked.
The Knights finished the season 24-5 while being ranked in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) poll during the season.
The Lady Knights recruiting class will welcome eight new players to campus this fall.
“There are high expectations in our gym to be great and build upon the success of last year’s team,” stated Surry head volleyball coach Caleb Gilley. “We lost some really talented players, but we also lost some key leadership. If we can find the leadership it takes to be successful, then I think we will be just as good, if not better than last year’s team.
“The incoming freshmen are going to be counted on from day one,” added Gilley. “I feel like between them and our sophomores, we have the pieces to compete at the national level again.”
Hannah Broman, Alleghany High School 6’1”, Middle Blocker
Coach Gilley on Hannah Broman: “Hannah is another big and physical player. She was a big part of the success of Alleghany High School the last few seasons. Hannah will be someone that her blocking and power will be a big tool for us this season.”
Bella Cline, Galax High School (Va.) 6’0”, Middle Blocker
Coach Gilley on Bella Cline: “Bella is another talented middle that comes with a great work ethic. I am excited to see how much Bella develops as a player throughout the season. I think she has the tools to be a great player and with her work ethic, I think she will be successful.”
McKinley Duncan, Northview Academy 6’3”, Outside Hitter/Right-side
Coach Gilley on McKinley Duncan: “McKinley was the Player of the Year in her Region in Tennessee, and we look forward to her bringing that talent into our gym. She is a physical blocker and can swing from either pin which will be good for us as it allows us to move her around to find mismatches.”
Laci Hash, Galax High School (Va.) 5’5”, Libero/Defensive Specialist
Coach Gilley on Laci Hash: “Laci was a big part of Galax High School’s recent success in volleyball. She brings quality ball control along with a great personality into our gym.”
Pachia Khang Maiden High School 5’5”, Libero/Defensive Specialist
Coach Gilley on Pachia Khang: “Pachia will instantly be able to bring ball control into our gym. She is a great outdoor player who will benefit from that experience. We lost three really experienced ball control kids from our team last year so Laci and Pachia will help bridge that gap for us.”
Anna Martin, South Stokes High School 5’8”, Outside Hitter/Right-side
Coach Gilley on Anna Martin: “Anna will bring leadership into our gym and depth at our pin position. She has had to be a go-to player for her high school team the last four seasons. Anna has a good swing and has proven to be someone that can score points.”
Kara Moore, Wheatmore High School 5’6”, Setter
Coach Gilley on Kara Moore: “Kara is an athletic and quick setter that comes from one of the more successful programs in the state at Wheatmore High School. She was unable to play her senior season because of an injury, but she has worked hard in physical therapy, and I think she will come in our gym and immediately help us.”
Coree Parker, Southwest Guilford High School 6’1”, Middle Blocker
Coach Gilley on Coree Parker: “Coree is a physical and experienced player. She has played at the highest of levels and been successful. She was originally committed to UNC-Charlotte out of high school, so we are happy to have a terminal middle of her level in our gym.”