{"id":62779,"date":"2015-01-09T10:29:23","date_gmt":"2015-01-09T16:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=62779"},"modified":"2015-01-09T10:30:12","modified_gmt":"2015-01-09T16:30:12","slug":"longmore-signs-to-play-volleyball-vcsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=62779","title":{"rendered":"Olson signs to play volleyball VCSU"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"OlsonClarissa\"<\/a>VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Head volleyball coach Adam Longmore has turned to some hometown talent to help take the Valley City State University program to the next level.<\/p>\n

Clarissa Olson, a senior at Valley City High School, signed a letter of intent Friday morning to attend VCSU and play volleyball for the Vikings starting this fall.<\/p>\n

A 5-foot-9 athletic middle hitter, Olson excelled on the volleyball court as a Hi-Liner the past three seasons, earning All-EDC three times and Team MVP three times. In her senior season, she led the Hi-Liners to a 22-16 record and an appearance in the EDC Tournament.<\/p>\n

“We are extremely excited that Claire is joining our program,” said Longmore, who was on hand Friday as Olson signed her letter of intent at VCHS. “I had the opportunity of watching her play several times throughout the season, and every time I watched her play I was more and more impressed with her. As our volleyball seasons neared the end I knew she was someone that we wanted to have on our team.”<\/p>\n

Olson tallied 423 kills (11.1 per match), 309 digs (8.1 per match), 67 blocks and 42 assists in her senior season. She led the team in kills the past two seasons and helped the Hi-Liners win the Optimist Tournament championship this year. Longmore says she has almost all the qualities he looks for when recruiting.<\/p>\n

“Athletically, she is quick, jumps well, and has a nice arm,” he said. “Her work ethic is great, and her attitude is unbelievable. She plays with such excitement that it is contagious. She loves the game and loves to celebrate; not only when she gets a kill but maybe even more when her teammate makes a great play. She has some great attributes you can’t coach.”<\/p>\n

Outside of volleyball, Olson is also a standout in tennis and basketball for the Hi-Liners. She had a few different options to play college basketball or tennis, but ultimately chose to play volleyball at VCSU.<\/p>\n

“Claire has a very high ceiling when it comes to potential and we are excited to see what she can do once she focuses on volleyball year-round,” said Longmore.<\/p>\n

Olson plans to major in math education while at VCSU. She has been named a distinguished student and received a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math education) scholarship to VCSU. She is the daughter of Al and Trisa Olson.<\/p>\n

Valley City State University finished last season 15-18 in Longmore’s first year as head coach, tying the program’s most wins in a season since 2006. The Vikings compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and play their conference games in the North Star Athletic Association.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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