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# Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown Previous School 1 Hannah Michaels DS/L 5-6 Sr. Arlington, Wash, Arlington HS 2 Cristina Lorenz DS/L 5-7 Jr. Olympia, Wash. Tumwater HS 4 Tatiana Ensz OH 5-10 Sr. Bend, Ore. Bend HS 5 Hannah Lord OH 6-0 Sr. Vancouver, Wash. Heritage HS 6 Allie Flynn S 5-6 Fr. Spokane, Wash. Mead HS Mead HS 7 Maddy Marggraf OH 5-9 So. Port Orchard, Wash. South Kitsap HS 8 Vanessa Franke MB 6-0 Jr. Woodland, Wash. Woodland HS 9 Emma Oates OH 5-9 Sr. Mt. Vernon, Wash. Mt. Vernon HS 10 Eleanor Mason DS/L 5-7 Jr. Mill Creek, Wash. Whitworth University 11 Azaria Johnson OH/MB 5-9 Fr. Auburn, Wash. Auburn Mountainview HS 12 Anna Saelens S 5-10 Jr. Puyallup, Wash. Puyallup HS 13 Madysen Trout MB 6-0 So. Kenmore, Wash. Multnomah 14 Abigail Broussard MB 6-1 Jr. Lynden, Wash. Lynden HS 18 Kelsey Cummins DS/L 5-8 So. Edmonds, Wash. Cal Baptist 19 Susanna Bailey MB 6-0 Fr. Redmond, Ore. Ridgeview HS 20 Karste Wright OH 6-0 Fr. Brewster, Wash. Log Church Christian School 21 Sarah Howlett OPP 5-11 Sr. Richland, Wash. Richland HS 22 Jill Sands OH 5-10 Jr. Kennewick, Wash. Kamiakin HS 23 Megan Miller MB 5-11 Jr. Albany, Ore. Lower Columbia College 24 Courteney Carr S 5-7 Sr. Snoqualmie, Wash. Mt. Si HS

Steve Bain, Head Coach, Volleyball Rachael Carbary, Assistant Coach Ashton Wheeler, Assistant Coach Bianca Breshers, Assistant Coach 2020-2021 St. Martin’s Volleyball Roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/Previous School 2 Mackenzie Carter OH 5-8 Sr. Las Vegas, NV / Utah State Eastern 3 Annika Briggs OH 5-11 Jr. Spokane, WA / Joel E. Ferris HS 4 Analise Hitchcock S 5-9 Fr. Meridian, ID / Bishop Kelly HS 5 Kylie Alos DS/L 5-3 Jr. Mililani, HI / Mililani HS 6 Bridgette Bourgouin MB 6-1 Jr. Chino Hills, CA / Chino Hills HS 7 Kallie Langford OH 5-9 Jr. Kaneohe, HI / Hawaii Baptist Academy 8 Zoe Balagot S/RS 5-9 Fr. Mission Viejo, CA / Mission Viejo HS 9 Gracie Brenner OH 6-1 So. Vancouver, WA / Skyview HS 10 Quinci Flowers MB 5-11 So. Mukilteo, WA / Kamiak HS 11 Emily Gooding RS/OH 5-11 R-Jr. Renton, WA / Kentridge HS 12 Elizabeth Jenkins S 5-6 So. Diamond, OR / Crane Union HS 13 Giselle Benetti OH 5-10 So. Newberg, OR / Newberg HS 14 Ilana Sagapolutele OH 5-8 Fr. Honolulu, HI / Damien Memorial School 16 Shannen Sakai DS/L 5-2 Jr. Pearl City, HI / Pearl City HS 19 Maddy Gooding MB/OH 6-1 Fr. Renton, WA / Kentridge HS 20 Taylor Clodfelder MB 6-2 So. Poulsbo, WA / North Kitsap HS 22 Kylie Coon OH 5-8 So. Beaumont, CA / Beaumont HS 23 Tianah Sanders MB 5-10 So. Pullman, WA / Pullman HS 24 Britney Duvall MB 6-1 So. Veneta, OR / Marist Catholic HS 26 Kayla May DS/L 5-5 Fr. Fairview, OR / Troutdale HS

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Home Game in ALL CAPS All times Paciﬁ c Spring 2021 Roster # Full Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown/Previous School 1 Hannah Michaels DS/L 5-6 Sr. Arlington, Wash./Arlington HS 2 Cristina Lorenz DS/L 5-7 Jr. Olympia, Wash./Tumwater HS 4 Tatiana Ensz OH 5-10 Sr. Bend, Ore./Bend HS 5 Hannah Lord OH 6-0 Sr. Vancouver, Wash./Heritage HS 6 Allie Flynn S 5-6 Fr. Spokane, Wash./Mead HS 7 Maddy Marggraf OH 5-9 So. Port Orchard, Wash./South Kitsap HS 8 Vanessa Franke MB 6-0 Jr. Woodland, Wash./Woodland HS 9 Emma Oates OH 5-9 Sr. Mt. Vernon, Wash./Mt. Vernon HS 10 Eleanor Mason DS/L 5-7 Jr. Mill Creek, Wash./Whitworth University 11 Azaria Johnson OH/MB 5-9 Fr. Auburn, Wash./Auburn Mountainview HS 12 Anna Saelens S 5-10 Jr. Puyallup, Wash./ Puyallup HS 13 Madysen Trout MB 6-0 So. Kenmore, Wash./Multnomah 14 Abigail Broussard MB 6-1 Jr. Lynden, Wash./Lynden HS 18 Kelsey Cummins DS/L 5-8 So. Edmonds, Wash./Cal Baptist 19 Susanna Bailey MB 6-0 Fr. Redmond, Ore./Ridgeview HS 20 Karste Wright OH 6-0 Fr. Brewster, Wash./Log Church Christian School 21 Sarah Howlett OPP 5-11 Sr. Richland, Wash./Richland HS 22 Jill Sands OH 5-10 Jr. Kennewick, Wash./Kamiakin HS 23 Megan Miller MB 5-11 Jr. Albany, Ore./Lower Columbia College 24 Courteney Carr S 5-7 Sr. Snoqualmie, Wash./Mt. Si HS NU Volleyball 2020-21

Eagles Notebook

BACK AT IT: After a two-week break, Northwest ranks fourth in the Cascade Collegiate Confer- returns to the volleyball court to take on St. Mar- ence. tin’s this weekend in a home-and-home series. NU plays at SMU in Lacey Friday at 6 p.m. and ASSISTS: Courteney Carr tops the Eagles with hosts the Saints at 5 p.m. on Saturday. 5.45 assists per game. She has assisted on 60 of the Eagles’ 132 kills this season. Carr is sixth in RIVALRY: Despite the short distance, the teams the Cascade Collegiate Conference. have only met four times in volleyball. St. Martin’s won the last meeting, 3-2, in 2015. The series is DIGGING IN: The Eagles have two split 2-2. players getting more than three digs per game. Hannah Michaels LIVE COVERAGE: Saturday’s games can be leads the team with 3.42 per game, seen for free at NUEagles.live. Live stats also and Cristina Lorenz is right behind reside at that address. at 3.25. Both rank in the Cascade Collegiate Conference’s Top 10. LAST MATCH: The Eagles are coming off a 3-0 loss at the hands BLOCKAGE: Susanna Bailey av- Michaels of California Baptist. Hannah Lord erages a team-leading 0.89 blocks led the Eagles with nine kills. Abi per game. Abi Broussard is close behind at 0.83. Broussard had four blocks, and Bailey is eighth, and Broussard 10th in the Cas- Megan Miller was part of three. cade Collegiate Conference. Hannah Michaels had 10 digs. SCOUTING SMU: St. Martin’s is 1-3 this season Lord with a split against Seattle Pacifi c and losses to Alaska Anchorage and California Baptist. Kylie Cook leads the Saints with 2.8 kills per game. ACES: NU’s Abi Broussard is Giselle Benetti leads the back row with 3.81 digs second in the NAIA with 0.92 aces per game, and Gracie Brenner and Maddy Good- per game. Broussard has 11 aces ing average a team-leading 0.59 blocks per game through four matches and 12 in the front. games. She leads the Cascade Collegiate Conference in aces per THE BAIN FILE: Last season, Northwest coach set. Steven Bain became the fi rst Eagles volleyball coach to reach 100 wins. The year before that, he Broussard became the program’s all-time leader in coaching victories and guided the team to its fi rst NAIA ATTACKERS: Three Eagles aver- postseason. That coaching wins record now age more than two kills per game stands at 127 victories. Before coming to NU, each, led by Hannah Lord at 2.92. Bain had 177 wins and two State Championships Abi Broussard averages 2.5, and at King’s High School in Seattle. Tatiana Ensz checks in at 2.09. Megan Miller is not far off the pace at 1.90. Lord leads the team with a Ensz .280 attack percentage, which NU Volleyball 2020-21

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Head Coach Steven Bain Coach Bain Year by Year Coach Bain, beginning his eighth season at NU, Year W-L-T came to the Eagles from King’s High School in 2019 13-14 Seattle where he compiled a 117-10 regular season 2018 16-14 record, a post season record of 60-14, and won 1A 2017 24-10 state championships in 2008 and 2009. He guided 2016 19-8 2015 20-10 King’s to nine consecutive appearances in the WIAA 2014 15-15 (Washington Interscholastic Athletic association) 2013 7-21 state tournament and has fi nished fourth or higher in 2012 13-14 eight of the appearances. Career 127-106 The Eagles just completed a 24-10 record in 2017, the best W-L record for an NU volleyball team since 2004, and the fi rst trip of any Eagle team to the NAIA Volleyball National Championships. The team posted a 19-8 season and 3rd place fi nish in the Cascade Collegiate Conference in 2016. They also made their way to the semi fi nals of the CCC post season tournament in ‘16 and ‘17. Bain has compiled a 114-92 record and has compiled the most wins of any Northwest U volleyball coach.

During his time at King’s, his teams won nine straight conference championships along with six regional championships. Nationally, his teams were ranked in the top four in the country from 2007 to 2011 by the National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA). King’s was also the recipient of the 1A WIAA Academic State Championship Award in 2010 and 2011. Bain has been named coach of the year four times, the WIAA AP Coach of the Year in 2008 and 2009, the Seattle Times “Star Times” Coach of the Year award in 2009 and the National Coach of the Year award by the NCSAA in 2008.

At King’s, Bain’s players earned many individual honors including fi ve Washington State MVP awards, fi ve NCSAA All-American awards, and numerous fi rst team all-conference and fi rst team all-state accolades.

Coach Bain is a graduate of Northern Arizona University, earned his PhD in Veterinary Science from Washington State Uni- versity and is currently a research associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Washington.

“Coach Bain brings in a tremendous passion for coaching the sport of volleyball,” McIntosh said. “I was extremely im- pressed with Bain’s coaching philosophy and commitment to the student-athlete experience and look forward to the compre- hensive development of NU volleyball as a respectable and competitive NAIA program under his leadership.” NU Volleyball 2020-21

Assistant Coach Rachael Carbary

Rachael Carbary joined the NU volleyball staff as an assistant coach in 2012-13 after 11 years at King’s High School. Carbary also coaches All Out Volleyball Club and also coached track and ﬁ eld at King’s Junior High. Carbary, who hails from Edmonds, played volleyball at Hope International as a defensive specialist from 1996-99 and earned a bachelor of arts degree in Secondary Social Science in 2000. She also received a master’s in education from Pepperdine in 2002. In 2005, she became a certiﬁ ed personal trainer with emphasis in sports performance from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She and her husband, Ryan, have one daughter, Elise. They attend Sound City Bible Church, where Rachael serves as Kid’s Ministry Teacher. Carbary enjoys playing outdoors with her family, gardening, going to the beach and cooking.

Assistant Coach Ashton Wheeler

Ashton Wheeler joined the Northwest staff in 2017 as Operations Coordinator and also helps as an assistant coach for Women’s Volleyball. She graduated in 2016 from Biola University in La Mirada, Calif., with a degree in kinesiology after two years at Northwest. She was a setter for both schools’ volleyball program. While at Biola, Wheeler was a part of a team that won the GSAC championship in 2014 and placed third at the NAIA National Championships, followed by a ﬁ fth-place national ﬁ nish in 2015. Ashton is married to former Eagle Men’s Soccer player and present Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach Brendon Wheeler. A native of Puyallup, Wheeler enjoys volleyball and time with family.

Assistant Coach Bianca Breshers

AVCA All-American Bianca Breshers joined the Northwest Volleyball staff as assistant coach prior to the 2019 season. Breshers graduated from the University of Washington in 2012 with a degree in American Ethnic Studies after a four-year career on the Huskies volleyball team. She was a middle blocker from 2008-11, helping the team to four NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Elite Eight ﬁ nishes. She earned All-America status her senior season. From UW, Breshers played professionally for VFM Volleyball Club in Switzerland (2012-13), the Suhl Volleystars in Germany (2013-14) and the Vannes Volleyball Club in France (2014-15), all as a middle blocker. Breshers, who played for NU Head Coach Steve Bain while both were at King’s High School, also has worked at Jim McLaughlin Volleyball Camps, Longevity Medical Clinic as a patient care coordinator, and at Biojunction Sports Therapy as an administrative assistant. She is married to Tyreese Breshers and attends Quest Church. Bianca enjoys playing volleyball, trying new restaurants and spending time with her husband and dog. NU Volleyball 2020-211

1 Hannah Michaels 2 Cristina Lorenz 5-6 | SR | DS/L | Arlington, Wash. 5-7 | JR | DS/L | Olympia, Wash.

2020-21: Academic All-Conference Parents: Brian & Vilma Hegarty 2019-20: Academic All-Conference, Brothers: Samuel Hegarty Certiﬁ cate of Merit (3.8 or higher GPA), Prep Honors: 2013- Honorable Mention Who’s Who, NAIA Scholar-Athlete All-League Selection as freshman, 2014- 2018-19: Academic All-Conference 2A EvCo All-League First Team Selection, --- 2015- First Team All-League Selection Parents: Jeff Michaels First Team All-Area Selection (Thurston Sisters: Taylor Michaels County, Olympian Newspaper) Second Brothers: Greyson Rathbone Team All-Area Selection (Tacoma News Prep Honors: MaxPreps Player of the Tribune; Thurston/Lewis/Pierce Counties) Year 2016, 2nd Team All-League 2016, 2A EvCo Defensive Player of the Year, Outstanding Defensive Player 2016 2016- First Team All-League Selection First Team All-Area Selection Academic and Civic Honors: Honor Roll 2014-2017 (Olympian Newspaper) 2A EvCo Defensive Player of the Year Club/Travel Teams: Smokey Point Vipers, WVBA High School Team Awards/Honors: (1 time) WA State 2A Championships Church : Reach Church [2016], (2 time) 5th Place WA State 2A Championships [2013/2015]. Volunteerism: DECA, Northshore Senior Center, Hume Lake Christian District Champions (2014-2016) Camps, Smokey Point Community Church Club/Travel Teams: Capital Volleyball Club, Puget Sound Volleyball Also Recruited By: Walla Walla University, Edmonds Community Col- Academy, Mad Frog Volleyball Club lege, Idaho State Church: I am the Middle School Associate Pastor at Timberlake Church Why did you select Northwest? I selected Northwest University for it’s in Redmond, WA. outstanding academic and athletic reputation that is made even greater Also Recruited By: Cabrillo College and Evergreen State College by the Christian community it is built on. It immediately felt like home and Why did you select Northwest? Hands down because of Coach Bain. where God called me to grow as a scholar, athlete, and believer. Right from the start I knew what kind of man of God he was and knew I Favorite TV Show Growing Up: Victorious couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play a sport I love with a foundation Song most likely on repeat on my device: Your Soul by Forrest. of Christ. Once I met the girls, I was also convinced Northwest was the Binge Watch Record (Show): 7.5, The Ofﬁ ce place I am meant to be. My Sports’ Mt. Rushmore: Cassie Strickland, Courtney Schwan, Krista Favorite TV Show Growing Up: Laverne & Shirley. Vansant, Kerri Walsh Jennings Song most likely on repeat on my device: Adoration by UPPER- Favorite place on campus: The Aerie ROOM. My next pet’s name will probably be: Mowgli Binge Watch Record (Show): I have watched an entire season of Favorite Bible verse: Habakkuk 3:17-18 Friends (25 episodes) in one night and I am so proud of this accomplish- ment. Year GP K/G Ast/G SA/G Srv% Rec% Digs/G Favorite place on campus: The piano rooms below the chapel. It’s the place where I taught myself piano & encountered the Lord is so many 2017 20 0 .05 0 1.000 0 0.3 ways. 2018 52 .02 .19 0.1 .875 .871 1.48 My next pet’s name will probably be: Baby 2019 92 .02 .10 .25 .898 .917 2.15 Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 63:1. “You, God, are my God, earnestly Total 163 .02 .10 .17 .894 .905 1.71 I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you. In a dry and parched land where there is no water”.

Year GP K/G Ast/G SA/G Srv% Rec% Digs/G 2018 117 .01 .56 .15 .849 .877 4.31 2019 97 .02 .76 .23 .860 .924 4.16 Total 214 .01 .65 .19 .854 .900 4.24 NU Volleyball 2020-21

4 Tatiana Ensz 5 Hannah Lord 5-10 | SR | OH | Ben, Ore. 6-0 | SR | OH | Vancouver, Wash.

2020-21: Academic All-Conference 2020-21: Academic All-Conference 2019-20: Academic All-Conference, Cer- 2019-20: Academic All-Conference, NAIA tifi cate of Merit (3.8 or higher GPA), NAIA Scholar-Athlete Scholar-Athlete 2018-19: Academic All-Conference 2018-19: Academic All-Conference Parents: Dave and Lora --- Brothers: Alex Parents: Darin and Nancy Ensz Prep Honors: All League First Team 2016- Sisters: Noelle Ensz 17 Brothers: Sawyer Ensz Why did you select Northwest? For the Prep Honors: 2016 Oregon 5A Player of positive Christian environment and the the Year, 2016 Oregon 5A State Champi- strong volleyball program. onship Player of the Game, 2016 & 2015 Favorite TV Show Growing Up: Friends Intermountain Conference Player of the Year, 2016 & 2015 First Team Favorite place on campus: The Pav All-State, 2016 & 2015 First Team All-State Tournament, 2016 & 2015 First Team All-Intermountain Conference, 2016 & 2015 Team Captain, Year GP K/G Ast/G SA/G Srv% Rec% Digs/G 2014 Second Team All-Intermountain Conference 2017 110 0.82 .02 000.15 High School Team Awards/Honors: 2016 Oregon 5A State Champions, 2016 & 2014 Intermountain Conference Champions, 2015 Oregon 5A 2018 92 2.13 .01 0 1.000 .845 .62 Team Sportsmanship Award 2019 95 2.71 .06 .01 1.000 .914 .63 Academic and Civic Honors: (2016/2017) Senior Class President, 2017 Total 297 1.83 .03 .00 1.000 .884 0.45 Graduation Commencement Speaker (2015/2016) Junior Class Presi- dent, (2014-2017) Honor Society Club/Travel Teams: Rimrock and OVA 6 Allie Flynn Church: Westside (Bend, OR) and Reach (Kirkland, WA) 5-5 | SO | D | Marysville, Wash. Volunteerism: Humane Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Ronald McDonald House Parents: Isabella Flynn, Michael Flynn Why did you select Northwest? I chose Northwest because I fell in Sister: Riley Flynn love with Kirkland and everything that the team stood for and believed in. Brother: Ryan Flynn I had never felt more at home even when I was six hours away from my Prep honors: Washington State honor- hometown. able mention 4A Setter 2019, All-Greater Favorite TV Show Growing Up: Hannah Montana Spokane League fi rst-team setter 2019, Song most likely on repeat on my device: Greatest Love Story Blue and Gold Athlete of the Season 2019, Binge Watch Record (Show): 4; Friends All-Greater Spokane League second-team My Sports’ Mount Rushmore: Kristin Cooper, Dave Kellar, Lindsey setter 2018, All-GSL second team tennis Vander Weide and Deme Morales 2018. 2019 Regional Volleyball Champi- Favorite place on campus: The Aerie ons, 2019 4A GSL Champions My next pet’s name will probably be: Moose Academic honors: National Honors Favorite Bible verse: “The LORD will fi ght for you; you need only to be Society 2017-2020 still.” Exodus 14:14 Club/travel teams: Renovators VBC Church: St. Thomas More Volunteerism: Santa Express Year GP K/G Ast/G SA/G Srv% Rec% Digs/G Why did you select Northwest? I like the environment at Northwest 2017 64 0.45 .03 0.16 .722 .700 .45 University. It has great academic programs, and I knew after meeting the 2018 117 0.98 .14 .23 .896 .910 1.74 volleyball girls it would be a great fi t. Favorite TV show growing up: “Victorious,” “Big Time Rush,” “iCarly” 2019 100 1.95 .17 .24 .948 .923 1.99 Song most likely on repeat on my device: “I Lived” by One Republic Total 281 1.21 .12 .22 .918 .915 1.54 Binge watch record: “The Offi ce,” 6 episodes My sports Mount Rushmore: Aaron Rodgers, Roger Federer, Russel Wilson, Micah Christenson Favorite place on campus: The Pav My next pet’s name will probably be: Jiboo Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11 NU Volleyball 2020-21

7 Maddy Marggraf 8 Vanessa Franke 5-9 | SO | OH | Port Orchard, 6-0 | JR | MB | Woodland, Wash. Wash. 2020-21: Academic All-Conference 2020-21: Academic All-Conference 2019-20: Academic All-Conference, Psi Parents: Mickey and Steve Marggraf Chi psychology honor society Prep Honors: Athlete of the Month Parents: Keith and Sherri Franke Academic and Civic Honors: President’s Brothers: Dillon Franke list achievements, National Honor Society Prep Honors: 2017 Volleyball Second achievements Team All-Region, Volleyball First Team Club/Travel Teams: Olympic Premier All-League 2017, 2018 WHS Athlete of the Volleyball Club Year Finalist, Golf First Team All-League 2 Church: New Hope Church consecutive years, Volleyball All-League Volunteerism: National Honor Society, Honorable Mention 2016, 3-time 2A State The Rotary Foundation, New Hope Church, South Kitsap High-school, Golf Participant, Golf Team MVP 3 con- Christian Life Center secutive years, US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Also Recruited By: Lower Columbia college, High School Team Awards/Honors: Second Place in 2A State Volley- Why did you select Northwest? I wanted to attend a college where ball Competition 2016, 4th Place in 2A State Volleyball Competition 2015. I could be challenged academically as well as spiritually, and I believe Academic and Civic Honors: GSHL Academic Award 4 consecutive Northwest University is the place. years, Honor Roll 4 consecutive years, Vice President’s List at Clark Col- Favorite TV Show Growing Up: Grey’s Anatomy lege to consecutive years, 2015-2016 Outstanding Student of the Year. Song most likely on repeat on my device: Heaven by Kane Brown Club/Travel Teams: NW Reign Binge Watch Record (Show): 5 episodes of Friends Church: New Heights My Sports’ Mount Rushmore: Me and my teammates! Volunteerism: Welcome Team at New Heights Main Campus Favorite place on campus: Aerie Cafe Why did you select Northwest? The opportunity to grow in my spiritual My next pet’s name will probably be: Milo vitality, be pushed academically, as well as continue on playing competi- Favorite Bible verse: Ephesians 2:10 tive volleyball. Favorite TV Show Growing Up: Burn Notice Song most likely on repeat on my device: “Still the One” - Orleans Year GP K/G Ast/G SA/G Srv% Rec% Digs/G Binge Watch Record (Show): Stranger Things 2019 3 0 .33 000.33Favorite place on campus: My car Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 41:10

Year GP K/G Ast/G SA/G Srv% Rec% Digs/G 2018 5 0 .2 0000.4 2019 22 0.68 0 0 1.000 0 0.27 Total 27 0.56 .04 0 1.000 0 0.30 NU Volleyball 2020-21

9 Emma Oates 11 Azaria Johnson 5-9 | SR | OH | Mt. Vernon, Wash. 5-9 | FR | OH/MB | Auburn, Wash.

2020-21: Academic All-Conference Parents: Leta and Isaiah Johnson 2019-20: Academic All-Conference Sister: Neviah Johnson Parents: Derek and Heather Oates Brother: Elijah Johnson Sisters: Naomi Oates Prep honors: First team All-League NPSL Club/Travel Teams: Skagit Volleyball Club, Club/travel teams: Kent Juniors Volley- Ferndale Volleyball Club ball Church: His Place Community Church Church: Crosspointe Community Church Volunteerism: Royal Family Kids Camp, Volunteerism: Auburn Food Bank NU Global Missions Why did you select Northwest? I liked Why did you select Northwest? For the the environment of the people here, and I Christian education and small community/ just felt like this college would be a great family feel. fi t for me :). Favorite TV Show Growing Up: Sweet Life of Zach and Cody Favorite TV show growing up: “The Offi ce” Binge Watch Record (Show): probably like 10 episodes of New Girl Song most likely on repeat on my device: “Adore You” by Harry Styles My Sports’ Mount Rushmore: Abi Broussard, Hannah Lord, Meg Milly, Binge watch record: “The Offi ce,” a full season Keanne White My sports Mount Rushmore: Courtney Thompson, Lebron James, Favorite place on campus: the Aerie Kobe Bryant, and Sue Bird My next pet’s name will probably be: Basil Favorite place on campus: The Caf Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 37:4 My next pet’s name will probably be: Frankie Favorite Bible verse: 1John 4:18 “There is no fear in love” Year GP K/G Ast/G SA/G Srv% Rec% Digs/G 2019 3 0.33 00000

10 Eleanor Mason 5-7 | JR | DS/L | Mill Creek, Wash.

2020-21: Academic All-Conference Parents: Dee and Jeff Mason Sisters: Hannah, Ava Brothers: Jeff Prep Honors: First Team All-Conference, First Team All-State High School Team Awards/Honors: Sec- ond, 5th and 1st place ﬁ nishes at state. Club/Travel Teams: Bid to nationals 2018 Church: New Life Church Volunteerism: New Life Church Kids, King’s Schools Why did you select Northwest? Christian Community and Location Previous College: Whitworth University Favorite TV Show Growing Up: Full House Song most likely on repeat on my device: One Man Band Binge Watch Record (Show): 5 (Grey’s Anatomy) My Sports’ Mount Rushmore: Kerri Walsh Jennings, Shawn Johnson, April Ross, Ava Mason My next pet’s name will probably be: Diesel Favorite Bible verse: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Year GP K/G Ast/G SA/G Srv% Rec% Digs/G 2019 61 0 .08 .2 .920 .923 1.44 NU Volleyball 2020-21

12 Anna Saelens 14 Abi Broussard 5-10 | JR | S | Puyallup, Wash. 6-1 | JR | MB | Lynden, Wash.

2020-21: Academic All-Conference 2019-20: First Team All-Conference 2019-20: Academic All-Conference, Cer- Parents: Leah Ryann (Mother), Eric tifi cate of Merit (3.8 or higher GPA), NAIA Broussard (Father), Lisa Broussard (Step Scholar-Athlete Mother) Parents: Dave and Lynn Saelens Sisters: Julia, Layla Sisters: Audrey Saelens High School Team Awards/Honors: Prep Honors: Varsity team captain for Second Team All-Conference- Junior and three years. SPSL all-league fi rst team. Senior Year News Tribune All Area second team. Four- Club/Travel Teams: SIVA, Ferndale year varsity letter. Volleyball Club (now: Apex) High School Team Awards/Honors: Church: Reach Team tied for fi rst place in the SPSL junior and senior year. Senior year Why did you select Northwest? I had three “must have” when looking team placed 6th in State. at a college and those were: A college that would push me in my religion, Academic and Civic Honors: I placed top 20 in the world at Nationals had a great Business program, and a fantastic volleyball program. NU for DECA my senior year of high school. I was also on the Dean’s list last had all of my requirements, and I couldn’t be happier here. year. Favorite TV Show Growing Up: Zoey 101 Club/Travel Teams: Lake Tapps Volleyball Club Song most likely on repeat on my device: Good Grace- Hillsong UNIT- Church: Reach Church ED or Open Arms- PRETTYMUCH Volunteerism: Metro Animal Shelter Binge Watch Record (Show): 27 Episodes- The Offi ce Why did you select Northwest? I fell in love with the faith based univer- My Sports’ Mount Rushmore: Matt Anderson, Lebron James, Serena sity and the girls on the team. My sister also went to Northwest and she Williams, had nothing but positives things so say about the volleyball program and Favorite place on campus: The Pav the school. My next pet’s name will probably be: Rocket or Jax Favorite TV Show Growing Up: Hannah Montana Favorite Bible verse: Colossians 3:2 Song most likely on repeat on my device: Only Human by the Jonas Brothers Year GP K/G Ast/G SA/G Srv% Rec% Digs/G Binge Watch Record (Show): 10 episodes of The Offi ce 2018 99 0.77 .04 .32 .737 .850 0.46 Favorite place on campus: The Pavilion My next pet’s name will probably be: Bozo 2019 99 2.20 .05 .55 .775 .938 0.49 Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:13 Total 198 1.48 .05 .43 .759 .875 0.48

Year GP K/G Ast/G SA/G Srv% Rec% Digs/G 2018 39 0 1.54 0.23 .890 0 0.59 2019 78 .01 4.12 0.29 .884 .667 1.23 Total 117 .01 3.26 0.27 .885 .666 1.02

13 Madysen Trout 6-0 | SO | MB | Kenmore, Wash.

Parents: Eric and Lisa Trout Sisters: Trinity, Kambria, Chloe Brothers: Justus, Jaren, Gabe Club/travel teams: WVBA Church: Freedom Church NW Previous college: Multnomah University Favorite Bible verse: Proverbs 3:5&6 NU Volleyball 2020-21

18 Kelsey Cummins 19 Sunsanna Bailey 5-8 | SO | D/SL | Edmonds, Wash. 6-0 | FR | MB | Redmond, Ore.

Parents: Cari and Andy Cummins Parents: Rick and Patty Sister: Kaylan Sister: Johanna Brother: Drew Brothers: Robert, Carl, Howie, and Kenny Prep honors: Voted by teammates MVP Prep honors: Four-year Varsity Letter; for both junior and senior year; All-Confer- Intermountain Conference Honorable ence second team (OH) both junior and Mention 2017; second team Intermountain senior year. Conference 2018; ﬁ rst team Intermountain High school team honors: State Aca- Conference 2019; Oregon 5A All-State demic Champs 2015 Honorable Mention Academic honors: National Honors High school team honors: 3rd Place Society Intermountain Conference 2017; 1st Place Club/travel teams: Sudden Impact and Intermountain Conference 2018; 2nd All Out Volleyball Place 5A State 2018; 1st Place Intermountain Conference 2019; 5A State Church: Antioch Bible Church Champion 2019 Volunteerism: Antioch Bible Church Academic honors: Academic All-Star 2016-2019 Also recruited by: Lewis and Clark State College and USMMA Club/travel teams: Juniper Volleyball Club; Central Oregon Volleyball Why did you select Northwest? I absolutely love the coaching staff, Club and the program seems like a wonderful ﬁ t that is centered around the Church: St. Thomas Catholic Church Lord. Volunteerism: Brightside Animal Shelter Favorite TV show growing up: “Zack and Cody” Also recruited by: Eastern Oregon University, Concordia University Song most likely on repeat on my device: “This Is a Move” by Brandon Why did you select Northwest? Northwest was very welcoming when Lake I visited, and I felt very comfortable with the team. I also really like the Binge watch record: “Poldark,” 3 episodes nursing program. My sports Mount Rushmore: My mother, father, brother, and sister Binge watch record: “Stranger Things,” 4 episodes My next pet’s name will probably be: Daisy Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 43:2. “When you pass through the water, I Favorite Bible verse: Hebrews 12:1 will be with you; in the rivers you shall not drown.”

20 Karste Wright 6-0 | FR | OH | Brewster, Wash.

Parents: Gordon and Krista Wright Sisters: Mareth and Aniyah Brother: Conley Prep honors: Valedictorian class of 2020 High school team honors: MVP of the league and athlete of the year 2020 Club/travel teams: NCWVBC Church: Community Log Church Volunteerism: Boys and Girls Club Also recruited by: Corban University Why did you select Northwest? I fell in love with the culture on campus, the desire for Christ in the staff, and the love I was shown by every person I’ve met here. Favorite TV show growing up: Absolutely love reading Harry Potter:) Song most likely on repeat on my device: It changes every week;) Binge watch record: “Stranger Things,” the entire second season Favorite place on campus: The chapel! My next pet’s name will probably be: Frumpkin Favorite Bible verse: Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. I Corinthians 13:7-8 NU Volleyball 2020-21

21 Sarah Howlett 22 Jill Sands 5-11 | SR | OH | Richland, Wash. 5-10 | JR | OH | Kennewick, Wash. 2020-21: Academic All-Conference 2019-20: Academic All-Conference, NAIA Parents: Glen Sands, Lisa Pogue Scholar-Athlete Brothers: James Sands, Joseph Sands 2018-19: Academic All-Conference Prep honors: Dean’s List, Honor Roll, Parents: John & Judy Howlett GPA 3.85 Brothers: Matthew Howlett Club/travel teams: Columbia Juniors Prep Honors: Four-Year Varsity Letter Church: Living Hope Fellowship Winner in Volleyball, 2015 Second Team Volunteerism: Kaiser Permanente West- All Mid-Columbia Conference, 2016 Sec- side Medical Center ond Team All Mid-Columbia Conference Why did you select Northwest? For the High School Team Awards/Honors: faith-based nursing program and opportu- 2015 Mid-Columbia Conference Champi- nity to grow alongside my peers academically and spiritually! ons, 2016 Mid-Columbia Conference Champions, 2015 District Champi- Favorite TV show growing up: “iCarly” and “Drake and Josh” ons, 2016 District Champions, 2016 4A State Tournament Appearance Song most likely on repeat on my device: “Your Soul” by Forrest Academic and Civic Honors: Four-Year Honor Roll Recipient Binge watch record: “The Good Doctor,” 5 episodes Club/Travel Teams: Shockwave Volleyball Club My sports Mount Rushmore: Lebron James, Damian Lillard, Simone Church: Bethel Church Biles, Kobe Bryant Volunteerism: Royal Family Kid’s Camp, Second Harvest Food Bank, Favorite place on campus: EFC (when it’s open!) Special Olympics, Bethel Church Children’s Ministry My next pet’s name will probably be: Kevin (My current golden retriev- Also Recruited By: Eastern Oregon University, Gonzaga University, er’s name is Dave!!) Whitman College, Southeast Missouri State Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 40:8 Why did you select Northwest? I chose Northwest because I wanted a school that provided a Christian based education with an Elementary 23 Megan Miller Education degree option that also offered the opportunity to continue my athletic career. Northwest has a beautiful campus, a strong volleyball 5-11 | JR | MB | Albany, Ore. program, and ﬁ t everything I was looking for in a school. Favorite TV Show Growing Up: Drake & Josh, Hannah Montana, and 2020-21: Academic All-Conference The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Parents: Chris and Angela Miller Song most likely on repeat on my device: Best Song Ever by One Di- Brothers: Kyle Miller rection, God I Look to You by Bethel Music, or anything by Thomas Rhett High School Team Awards/Honors: Binge Watch Record (Show): 7 episodes of Chicago Med SAHS 2016 First Team All-League Outside My Sports’ Mount Rushmore: Air Bud, Troy Bolton, Vince Lombardi, Hitter, SAHS 2016/2015 MVP, SAHS 4 Forrest Gump Time Varsity letter Winner Favorite place on campus: The mail room Academic and Civic Honors: National My next pet’s name will probably be: Walter Honor Society, Honor Roll Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 28:7 Club/Travel Teams: DSK Club Volleyball 2013-2017 Church: The Shift Year GP K/G Ast/G SA/G Srv% Rec% Digs/G Volunteerism: Mercy House 2017 47 1.00 .09 0 0 0 0.28 Why did you select Northwest? God sent me to Northwest 2018 102 1.01 .05 0 .895 1.000 0.24 Previous College: Lower Columbia College Honors From Previous College: 2018 Lower Columbia College Volley- 2019 85 1.54 .04 0 1.000 1.000 0.25 ball MVP and Player of the Year. Lower Columbia College 2017 and 2018 Total 234 1.20 .05 0 .900 1.000 0.25 Courage Award. Lower Columbia Academic Presidents List 2017 and 2018 Song most likely on repeat on my device: Country Music in General Favorite place on campus: Athletic Gym My next pet’s name will probably be: Chinook Favorite Bible verse: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NU Volleyball 2020-21

24 Courteney Carr 5-7 | SR | S | Snoqualmie, Wash.

2020-21: Academic All-Conference 2019-20: Academic All-Conference, NAIA Scholar-Athlete 2018-19: Academic All-Conference Parents: Terri and Larry Carr Sisters: Lindsay Carr Prep Honors: KingCo All-Conference ﬁ rst and second team High School Team Awards/Honors: Academic and Civic Honors: Dean’s List, graduated magna cum laude Club/Travel Teams: Sudden Impact VBC Volunteerism: USPC Why did you select Northwest? The community and the close knit volleyball team Previous College: Bellevue College (running start) Favorite TV Show Growing Up: ICarly or SNL Song most likely on repeat on my device: I listen to anything Binge Watch Record (Show): A whole season of New Girl My Sports’ Mount Rushmore: Courtney Thompson, Karch Kiraly, Misty May Treanor, Kerri Walsh Jennings Favorite place on campus: The gym My next pet’s name will probably be: Depends on what type of pet Favorite Bible verse: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Year GP K/G Ast/G SA/G Srv% Rec% Digs/G 2017 65 0.23 2.62 0.15 .500 0 1.57 2018 116 0.41 7.22 0.22 .848 .667 1.74 2019 100 0.20 5.88 0.23 .841 .833 1.67 Total 281 0.29 5.91 0.21 .818 .700 0.55