Lady Tiger volleyball team continues to add to squad
The Cowley College volleyball team has signed Mika Schultz of Ulysses, Kansas to begin her college career in the fall of 2023.
The Cowley College volleyball team has signed Mika Schultz of Ulysses, Kansas to begin her college career in the fall of 2023.
Schultz, a 5-foot-9 outside hitter/opposite hitter, prepped at Ulysses High School where she played four seasons of varsity volleyball. In her senior season, she led her team to a 21-16 record and finished league runner-up. During the season, she totaled 255 kills at 2.7 kills per set, 31 aces, 197 digs at 2.1 digs per set, 23 assists, and 53 blocks.
Her career totals included 500 kills, 336 digs, and 61 aces and was named Second Team All-League, Honorable Mention All-League and served as team captain.
Off the volleyball court, Schultz also participated four seasons in track and one season of basketball at Ulysses High School. Her junior year, in track, she was a state qualifier in the 400 and in pole vault. Schultz also excelled in academics and other activities. She was a member of the National Honor Society, served as class president all four years of high school, also served as member of SADD, Student Council, FFA, Resist and Replace, Interact, UMC Youth Group, Junior Leadership, 4H Club, and served as President and Ambassador of the 4H Club.
"Mika is an athletic hitter who has the ability to read defenses and hit a variety of sets with her experience hitting from various positions" Cowley head coach Steven Gream said. "Mika is a well-rounded athlete who has the ability to play multiple positions and play them well plus the ability to play in the back row. These qualities provide the team with a valuable weapon for our upcoming season. She will adjust well to our fast-paced offense and run a variety of sets that our offensive system requires for a front row hitter. We are excited to have her as a part of the Cowley volleyball program."
Schultz is the daughter of Daniel Schultz and Paige Kratzer of Ulysses, Kansas.
