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Post by queen bey on May 28, 2013 21:53:13 GMT -5
Tori Gorrell, a 6'1 MB has verbally committed to Penn State as per her Twitter account. Plays for Defensa Volleyball Club out of Burlington, ON.
In addition, the following athletes from Defensa have committed Autumn Bailey 2013 - Marquette Alyssah Fitterer 2013 - MSU Kristi Storochuk 2013 - Weber State Gabby Nathanial 2013 - Savannah State Rebecca Rivera 2013 - Albany Maddie Hills - College of Charleston
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Post by queen bey on May 28, 2013 21:59:34 GMT -5
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Post by volleytalker16 on May 29, 2013 10:48:32 GMT -5
Is she ever going to play??? He has a tremendous class coming in for 2014. I just can't see this kid playing at all for at least 3 years there....
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Post by akbar on May 29, 2013 12:07:31 GMT -5
Well I'm sure the coach parents and player looked at all the variables and made an educated decision.
Not sure this kid is done growing so she might project out and stay in the middle which would be a needed depth position.
If she contributes 2 of her 4 years that would be considered an outstanding career I would think.
I imagine PSU is only looking to take 2 or 3 anyways for the '15 class as it is.
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Post by baywatcher on May 29, 2013 12:20:57 GMT -5
Like the running toward the setter on the MH, nice refinement and has to be hard to defend.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2013 16:38:35 GMT -5
Pretty decent for a sophomore.
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Post by jagdpanther on May 29, 2013 19:56:33 GMT -5
Ah, now we invade the great, cold north...
Welcome to the family, Tori.
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Post by queen bey on May 29, 2013 20:13:50 GMT -5
A few people I've talked to have asked me the same question - with so many high quality MBs coming in, what's the point? But I've watched her grow and in two years she's gone from playing on an average team to becoming the top middle for 2015s in Canada. She has loads of potential. As well, for a Canadian playing at PSU is the dream for anyone, and if the opportunity arises, you better take it or else. She's so happy with her decision and I'm sure the dream of being a Lion outweighs the risk of limited playing time.
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Post by volleytalker16 on May 29, 2013 20:54:08 GMT -5
A few people I've talked to have asked me the same question - with so many high quality MBs coming in, what's the point? But I've watched her grow and in two years she's gone from playing on an average team to becoming the top middle for 2015s in Canada. She has loads of potential. As well, for a Canadian playing at PSU is the dream for anyone, and if the opportunity arises, you better take it or else. She's so happy with her decision and I'm sure the dream of being a Lion outweighs the risk of limited playing time. Thats what they all say until they actually get there and never play....
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Post by vbnerd on May 29, 2013 21:33:08 GMT -5
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Post by MTC on May 30, 2013 11:03:04 GMT -5
If RR offers a scholarship he sees potential to play at the elite level. It will be curious to see how see continues to develop. Welcome to the family Tori.
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Post by southie on May 30, 2013 12:04:06 GMT -5
Congrats.
Competition in practice will bring out the best in these talented players. The cream will rise to the top. If some decide to move on, that's part of competition.
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Post by knowname on May 30, 2013 12:48:59 GMT -5
Read her Twitter page. A link can be found through Google. She committed while playing in a tournament at Penn State. She says it has been her dream to play for Penn State ever since the 6th grade. I put her athletic ability at the Christa Harmotto level. I remember how well that worked out.
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Post by akbar on May 30, 2013 13:25:23 GMT -5
Read her Twitter page. A link can be found through Google. She committed while playing in a tournament at Penn State. She says it has been her dream to play for Penn State ever since the 6th grade. I put her athletic ability at the Christa Harmotto level. I remember how well that worked out. Ooooo.....slow down partner
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Post by chisovnik on May 30, 2013 13:39:24 GMT -5
If RR offers a scholarship he sees potential to play at the elite level. It will be curious to see how see continues to develop. Welcome to the family Tori. Are we sure she's on scholarship though?
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