WOMEN’S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Red Hawks sign stars from W. Iredell, Watauga

Catawba Valley Community College recently signed Macy Pope of West Iredell High (above) and Emma Clark of Watauga High (below) to play women’s volleyball in 2018./CVCC PHOTOS

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HICKORY – Catawba Valley Community College continues to add nearby talent for women’s volleyball, recently signing high school stars from West Iredell and Watauga.

Red Hawks head coach Shannon Hudson has announced Macy Pope of West Iredell and Emma Clark of Watauga will bring her recruiting class for 2018 to nine.

“Both players come from winning programs with great coaches and have the passion and drive to be successful on the court and in the classroom,” Hudson said in a press release.

Pope, a senior setter at West Iredell, tallied a team-high 922 assists (10.7 per set) last season as she helped the Warriors go 14-0 to win a Northwestern Foothill 2A title and finish 27-4 overall.

She also had 218 digs, 33 blocks, 30 aces and as West Iredell advanced to the state 2A championship match.

“Macy brings energy, athleticism and confidence to the setter position,” Hudson said. “She is a team player who will do whatever it takes to better the ball for her hitters.”

Clark, a 6-foot middle hitter, recorded a team-best 132 blocks (37 solo) at Watauga. The Pioneers went 22-3 overall last season and won the Northwestern 3A-4A title by going 14-0 in league matches.

“We are thrilled to add Emma to our lineup for next fall,” Hudson said. “Her size, court awareness and experience are vital attributes for running a successful offense, and I am looking for Emma to contribute right away.”

Clark and Pope join a recruiting class that includes Alexander Central’s Kelsea DeJarnette and Chesney Millsaps, Fred T. Foard’s Jayln Rice, First Assembly Christian’s Anna Clarke, St. Stephens’ Madison Bolch and West Stokes’ Rachel Delcamp and Abigail Gordon.

  • Reported by CVCC Sports Information

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