Press Release

DECEMBER 9, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: CHRISTINE FRANCIES, ASST. SID
260-481-6646

Volleyball Signs Three for 2005 Season

Fort Wayne, IN - The IPFW Women’s Volleyball program announces the signing of three newcomers for the 2005 season.

The Mastodons lost three seniors, Lindi Bankowski, Lindsay Brammer, and Janelle Pollard after a stellar season finishing 24-10 and winning the Independent Women’s Volleyball Championship for the second time in three years. The freshmen class will include Jessica Miller (6-1/Middle Hitter/Fort Wayne, IN), Jessica Dominiak (5-9/Setter/Toledo, OH), and Kylee Hervey (5-11/Outside Hitter/Indianapolis, IN).

Jessica Miller
Miller is a 6-1 middle hitter from Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne. Miller led the Cadets to their second straight final-four state appearance. She was named All-State two years in a row. Miller plays for Fort Wayne Volleyball Club and also plays basketball and competes in track. She was 4th in the state in the shot put last season. Miller plans on majoring in interior design.

"Jess has Division I volleyball strength and blocking skills already and with her incredible work habits, I know she'll contend for a starting position immediately," said Head Coach Kelley Hartley Hutton.

Jessica Dominiak
Dominiak is a 5-9 setter from St. Ursula Academy in Toledo, Ohio. Dominiak helped St. Ursula to a 2004 Div. I State Championship en route to its undefeated 29-0 season. She also plays for Toledo Volleyball Club. A 4.0 student, Dominiak's intended major is nursing.

"Jessica has all the qualities of a successful setter. She's smart and unselfish and delivers a very hittable ball to her hitters," said Hartley Hutton.

Kylee Hervey
Hervey is a 5-11 outside hitter from Pike High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. She plays for Team Indiana Volleyball Club and also runs track. She posted a 14th finish in the high jump at the Indiana State Meet last season. Hervey will major in business management while at IPFW.

"Kylee has huge potential because of her athleticism and attitude. She is accustomed to playing with and against high level athletes and should quickly adjust to the collegiate game," said Hartley Hutton.

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