Hallie Mueth
By Jessica McNeece
Staff Writer
Most of the sophomore DMACC athletes are looking to play on at a four-year university after graduating in the spring.
There are student-athletes traveling all the way from Pittsburg to Minnesota to South Dakota. Most seem to be heading towards NAIA, Division 3, or Division 2 schools.
Sophomore volleyball player Hallie Mueth is planning on transferring to Northwestern in Minnesota. It is a Division 3 school that has been recruiting her since high school.
“I grew up in the Twin Cities and my mom use to coach there so I knew the head coach. I just really love that school. I basically grew up in that gym,” said Mueth.
Some players like Mueth may have known where they wanted to go but other players took a big leap.
Men’s basketball head coach BJ McGinn has sophomores that have not yet signed but are being recruited.
“I will not have this year’s class completed until some time in May. It is very early still,” said McGinn.
Women’s basketball coach Steve Krafcisin is also in the recruiting process with the three sophomores that were on this years team.
“Right now, I just have one that has finalized her decision. Katie Kullmer is going to St. Ambrose University. Kelsey Fynaardt and Maci Robeoltman are still in the recruiting process,” said Krafcisin.
Sophomore volleyball player Olivia Fisher is one that has been through the recruiting process and has signed to play at Point Park in Pittsburg.
“I got an email of interest from the coach in October, went on a visit in December, fell in love with the college and city, and signed on my first visit,” said Fisher.
Staff Writer
Most of the sophomore DMACC athletes are looking to play on at a four-year university after graduating in the spring.
There are student-athletes traveling all the way from Pittsburg to Minnesota to South Dakota. Most seem to be heading towards NAIA, Division 3, or Division 2 schools.
Sophomore volleyball player Hallie Mueth is planning on transferring to Northwestern in Minnesota. It is a Division 3 school that has been recruiting her since high school.
“I grew up in the Twin Cities and my mom use to coach there so I knew the head coach. I just really love that school. I basically grew up in that gym,” said Mueth.
Some players like Mueth may have known where they wanted to go but other players took a big leap.
Men’s basketball head coach BJ McGinn has sophomores that have not yet signed but are being recruited.
“I will not have this year’s class completed until some time in May. It is very early still,” said McGinn.
Women’s basketball coach Steve Krafcisin is also in the recruiting process with the three sophomores that were on this years team.
“Right now, I just have one that has finalized her decision. Katie Kullmer is going to St. Ambrose University. Kelsey Fynaardt and Maci Robeoltman are still in the recruiting process,” said Krafcisin.
Sophomore volleyball player Olivia Fisher is one that has been through the recruiting process and has signed to play at Point Park in Pittsburg.
“I got an email of interest from the coach in October, went on a visit in December, fell in love with the college and city, and signed on my first visit,” said Fisher.
Volleyball player Roxanne Grundmeier is also attending Point Park in Pittsburg. She plans to major in sports management.
“ I chose Point Park because they have a great Sports Management Program. They also have 3 major professional sports teams there which would give me great opportunities with my major,” said Grundmeier.
Currently at DMACC there are 12 sophomores on the softball team. Seven of them have signed to four-year universities and three of them are still being recruited to play next year.Iowa State softball coach Stacy Gemeinhardt-Cesler has four athletes on her team this year that have come from a community college. (None from DMACC.)
“I think that community college athletes benefit more than freshman because they are more mature. The hardest thing is learning a new system as a junior but they usually fit in great,” said Gemeinhardt-Cesler.
Mueth feels the excitement for her upcoming move because she is going into a comfortable environment that she is use to.
“I am really excited to meet my new team and get to know the girls. There are so many things I am excited about,” said Mueth, “I am so comfortable there but it will be a new experience. It might be difficult to get a new routine but it will be good.”
Fisher isn’t nervous about the big move, just as excited as Mueth.
“I’m excited to be living downtown in a large city because I grew up in rural Iowa. I’m not nervous about anything. I’m looking forward to the next chapter in my life and can’t wait to see what awaits,” said Fisher.
Who is going where?
Softball
Jessica Kinnetz - OF - AIB
Kenzi Alstott-OF- Augustana,SD
Carlee Grunder - 3b/C - Southwest Minnesota State University
Mari Silliman - P - Graceland
Kourtni Robinson - IF- Northwestern
Ali Miner - IF- St. Leo University
Ashley Madsen - OF-Graceland
Volleyball
Jordan Leehy – setter- Buena Vista University
Roxanne Grundmeier – OH-Point Park, Pittsburg
Olivia Fisher – OH-Point Park, Pittsburgh
Hallie Mueth – OH/MH-Northwestern in St. Paul, MN
Women’s Basketball
Katie Kullmer-Forward-St. Ambrose University
“ I chose Point Park because they have a great Sports Management Program. They also have 3 major professional sports teams there which would give me great opportunities with my major,” said Grundmeier.
Currently at DMACC there are 12 sophomores on the softball team. Seven of them have signed to four-year universities and three of them are still being recruited to play next year.Iowa State softball coach Stacy Gemeinhardt-Cesler has four athletes on her team this year that have come from a community college. (None from DMACC.)
“I think that community college athletes benefit more than freshman because they are more mature. The hardest thing is learning a new system as a junior but they usually fit in great,” said Gemeinhardt-Cesler.
Mueth feels the excitement for her upcoming move because she is going into a comfortable environment that she is use to.
“I am really excited to meet my new team and get to know the girls. There are so many things I am excited about,” said Mueth, “I am so comfortable there but it will be a new experience. It might be difficult to get a new routine but it will be good.”
Fisher isn’t nervous about the big move, just as excited as Mueth.
“I’m excited to be living downtown in a large city because I grew up in rural Iowa. I’m not nervous about anything. I’m looking forward to the next chapter in my life and can’t wait to see what awaits,” said Fisher.
Who is going where?
Softball
Jessica Kinnetz - OF - AIB
Kenzi Alstott-OF- Augustana,SD
Carlee Grunder - 3b/C - Southwest Minnesota State University
Mari Silliman - P - Graceland
Kourtni Robinson - IF- Northwestern
Ali Miner - IF- St. Leo University
Ashley Madsen - OF-Graceland
Volleyball
Jordan Leehy – setter- Buena Vista University
Roxanne Grundmeier – OH-Point Park, Pittsburg
Olivia Fisher – OH-Point Park, Pittsburgh
Hallie Mueth – OH/MH-Northwestern in St. Paul, MN
Women’s Basketball
Katie Kullmer-Forward-St. Ambrose University