WATERTOWN, Wis. – Maranatha volleyball player Torey DeLozier (Watertown, Wis.) was recently awarded with a plaque for leading the NCAAIII in several categories. DeLozier was tops in Division III in kills per set (6.37) and points per set (7.14) for the 2011 season. The second ranked competitors in each respective category were Amy Newman of [...]
2011 Season Review
Coach DeLozier and the 2011 squad jumped out of the gates and finished with an exclamation point, proving they are worthy competitors both in the NAC and NCCAA. In the NAC, Maranatha experienced a brief stay as the #2 ranked team and ended the season fifth overall in the standings. Season highlights were a five [...]
DeLozier closes season with pair of awards
WATERTOWN, Wis. – In typical fashion, DeLozier dominated opponents by earning Student-Athlete Awards for the weeks of Oct. 31-Nov. 6 and Nov. 7-13. She finished the week of Nov. 7-13 by totaling 109 kills, 31 digs, 7 block assists, averaging 6.41 kills per set. Last week’s awards were not announced due to NCCAA technical difficulties, [...]
DeLozier garners AVCA awards
Junior hitter Torey DeLozier (Watertown, Wis.) was recently recognized to the AVCA DIII All-Region Team for the 2011 season. DeLozier was also listed as Honorable Mention for the AVCA DIII All-American Teams. DeLozier averaged 6.32 kills per set and finished the 2011 season with 720 kills. She recorded 392 digs, averaging 3.44 digs per set and [...]
Ozark Overpowers Crusaders
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Maranatha advanced to the semifinal match on Saturday only to fall 3-0 to Ozark Christian, ending their National Tournament Championship run. The Crusaders marched their way through Florida Christian and met resistance in a five-set victory against Lincoln. They moved on to defeat Kentucky Christian in three sets Friday. Junior hitter Torey DeLozier (Watertown, [...]
Crusaders Eliminate Kentucky
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Maranatha broke open a 15-11 lead before watching #3 Kentucky Christian rally to within one. The Crusaders stifled any further comeback attempt by scoring the next four points to win, 25-21. Kentucky jumped out to a 4-1 lead in set two only to watch it evaporate into a 7-4 lead for Maranatha. [...]
Crusaders Dominate Philadelphia Bible
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – #7 Philadelphia Bible University became the Crusader’s next victim in a 3-0 sweep. After making a heroic comeback to defeat #6 Lincoln Christian, junior hitter Torey DeLozier (Watertown, Wis.) tallied 20 kills and four blocks (two solo) while sophomore blocker Laci Peterson had 13 kills. Freshman setter Emily Thompson finished with 22 [...]
Crusaders Win Thriller against Lincoln
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The volleyball team was all but dead in a decisive set four when they turned to junior hitter Torey DeLozier (Watertown, Wis.) to deliver a 27-25 win. Lincoln’s hard hitting seemed too much to handle, but the resilient Crusaders leaned on sophomore blocker Laci Peterson (Chillicothe, Ill.) to win the fifth and deciding set, 15-12. Maranatha [...]
Volleyball Sweeps Florida Christian
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Maranatha steamrolled their way through Florida Christian en route to a 3-0 opening tournament victory. The Crusaders pushed around the #10 seed by scores of 25-10, 25-14, 25-13. They move on later Thursday in a rematch against #6 Lincoln Christian University. Maranatha defeated Lincoln 3-1 to claim the Midwest Regional Championship. The [...]
Dominican too much for Crusaders
RIVER FOREST, Ill. – The Stars ended Maranatha’s NAC Tournament run with a 3-0 victory on Thursday night. The Crusaders kept pace in the first set and held a 12-10 lead on a kill by sophomore blocker Laci Peterson (Chillicothe, Ill.). Three straight kills by junior hitter Torey DeLozier increased the lead to 16-10. Dominican bounced back, eventually [...]