Lady Tiger volleyball team signs decorated player from Texas

The nationally ranked Cowley College volleyball team has signed another member of their 2023 incoming class, Jerrica Keener, from Dayton, Texas.

Keener, a 5-foot-7 outside/opposite hitter, prepped at Dayton High School where she played four seasons of volleyball. In her career, she was twice named Most Valuable Player, First Team All-District and team captain. In her senior (MVP) season, she totaled 221 kills at 2.5 kills per set, 195 digs at 2.20 digs per set, 44 aces, and 46 blocks. In her Junior (MVP) season, she totaled 197 kills at 2.4 kills per set, 199 digs at 2.4 digs per set, 33 aces and 26 blocks. Her career totals include 505 kills, 490 digs, 99 aces, and 80 blocks.

Keener also participated in basketball and track during her high school career. In basketball, she played three seasons at point guard and shooting guard while earning such honors as Most Valuable Player, the Offensive player award, the Defensive player award, First Team All-District, and Second Team All-District. In track she participated in four seasons in running relays for her team.

"We were in search of a strong and athletic outside/opposite hitter with passing skills and we found a great fit in Jerrica." head coach Steven Gream said. "Jerrica is an exceptional athlete that is very coachable, has passion for the game, and possesses a ton of energy and aggressiveness on the court. She has great athleticism, a powerful and quick arm swing, excellent ball control, and leaping ability that allows her to play at a high level. Her ability to play multiple positions is invaluable to our program in providing even more depth to our strong offense and defense."

Keener is the daughter of the late Jerry Keener and Donna Williams of Dayton, Texas.