2007 Returning Letterwinners

#12 Abbie Casey
Junior
5’10”
Right-Side Hitter
Prospect, Ohio
Marion Pleasant

Looks to get back to her natural attacking position after serving as the team’s setter last season … 2006: Served as the team’s “quarterback,” starting at setter in every match … Credited with 1,186 assists for an average of 10.98 per game – third-best in the conference … Also totaled 147 digs and 37 service aces … Prior to Wooster: Transferred to Wooster from NCAA Div. I Charleston Southern … Was a second-team all-Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference selection and honorable mention all-district her senior year at Marion Pleasant High School … Lettered four times – two in volleyball and two in softball … Personal: Born on Aug. 19, 1987 … Daughter of Jack and Mary Casey … Majoring in communication sciences and disorders with a minor in education.

Carolyn Ciriegio
Senior
5’8"
Outside Hitter
Covington, Ohio
Covington

Will likely be the team’s most formidable offensive threat this year after recovering from a season-ending knee injury last fall … Expected to be a leader, according to the coaching staff … 2006: Was the squad’s top hitter through 16 matches before a season-ending injury … Led the Scots with 3.34 kills per game and a .246 attack percentage, while piling up 204 kills … Also collected 177 digs … 2005: Picked up her first postseason honor as she was selected second-team all-North Coast Athletic Conference … Was among the league leaders (top-10) in kills (435) and kills per game (3.82), while also contributing 527 digs (4.62 per game), 21 service aces, and 50 blocks … 2004: Among the team leaders with 115 kills, 25 service aces, and 389 digs, as well as contributing 18 blocks as a freshman … One of only two Scots to play in every game of the season … Prior to Wooster: Was the conference player of the year and third-team all-state in volleyball as a senior at Covington High School, leading the Buccs to the district finals … Earned four letters in both volleyball and softball and two in basketball … Personal:  Born June 2, 1986 … Daughter of Wooster alum Tony and Wendy Ciriegio … Majoring in communication studies.

Ali Drushal
Junior
5’3”
Defensive Specialist
Lakeville, Ohio
West Holmes

Expected to return to her position as the Scots’ libero, anchoring the defensive unit … A two-sport standout, she also is a six-time all-North Coast Athletic Conference performer in track & field, competing in the hurdles, javelin, and pole vault … 2006: Voted the NCAC Libero of the Year as well as second-team all-conference … Led the league in digs with 8.22 per game and a total of 888, which was a single-season school record … Also paced the Scots in services aces with 39, good for top-10 in the NCAC … 2005: Ranked eighth in the conference in digs per game (4.80), while tallying 547 her freshman season … Contributed 24 service aces as well … Appeared in every game (114) of every match (32) … Prior to Wooster: Three-time all-league honoree in volleyball at West Holmes High School, helping the Knights to the state tourney all four years … Also earned all-Ohio Cardinal Conference honors in track … Totaled eight varsity letters – four in volleyball and four in track … Personal: Born Oct. 29, 1986 … Daughter of Wooster alum Rich and Josie Drushal, and granddaughter of J. Garber Drushal, who was the president of The College of Wooster from 1967-77 … Is majoring in geology.

Megan Earle
Junior
5’6”
Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Middleburg Hts., Ohio
Midpark

Brings experience and versatility to the squad, as she can play a variety of positions well … 2006: Proved to be one of Wooster’s most improved players … Did a little bit of everything, recording 148 kills, 26 services aces, and 330 digs, to go along with 23 total blocks … Played in all 108 games … 2005: Appeared in every match as a freshman, primarily in the back row … Contributed 263 digs for an average of 2.39 per game, and also totaled 29 kills and 16 service aces … Prior to Wooster: Was a two-time all-league honoree in volleyball at Midpark High School … Set the school record for most digs in a season … Also received honorable mention all-league in basketball her senior year … Lettered eight times – four in volleyball, two in basketball, and two in softball … Earned all-academic team laurels her senior year … Personal: Born July 6, 1987 … Daughter of Thomas and Kimme Earle … Is majoring in communication sciences and disorders.

#17 Sarah Lorch
Sophomore
5’10”
Middle Hitter/Right-Side Hitter
Lexington, Ky.
Henry Clay

Hopes to see increased playing time, now with a year of experience under her belt … Provides length and the potential for blocking ability on the front row, according to the coaching staff … 2006: Earned some varsity action as a freshman, primarily at middle hitter … Combined for 28 blocks, including 23 assists, while recording 12 kills and 22 digs as well … Prior to Wooster: Lettered three times in volleyball at Henry Clay High School … Personal: Born Jan. 31, 1988 … Daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Lorch … Has not declared a major.

#10 KateLynn Riley
Sophomore
5’7”
Middle Hitter/Outside Hitter
Westlake, Ohio
Westlake

Looks to build off a rookie season which saw her develop into one of the team’s top hitters … Also competes in track and field for the Scots … 2006: Appeared in every match as a freshman, steadily increasing her role … Had the second-highest attack percentage on the squad at .203 and the third-most total kills with 310, averaging 2.87 per game … Added 188 digs and 45 total blocks … Prior to Wooster: Named to the All-Southwest Conference First Team her senior year at Westlake High School and honorable mention all-district … Also was honorable mention all-SWC squad as a junior … Earned nine varsity letters – two in volleyball, three in basketball, and four in track … Selected academic all-Ohio … Personal: Born Feb. 14, 1988 … Daughter of Wooster alums David and Jennifer Riley, and older sister Patricia is also a Fighting Scot … Has not declared a major.

#11 Heather Wolff
Senior
5’8”
Setter
Mansfield, Ohio
Madison Comprehensive

Returns to the team after a one-year break and will compete for the starting setter spot she previously held … Will bring vast experience and serve as a valuable asset running the offense, according to the coaches … 2006: Did not play … 2005: Notched her second postseason accolade, receiving honorable mention on the all-North Coast Athletic Conference Team … Set a school record with 1,501 assists, averaging 13.17 per game … Also contributed in other areas, recording 99 kills, 32 service aces, 262 digs, and 36 blocks … 2004: Landed second-team all-conference honors as a freshman after dishing out the then-second-highest assist total in school history (1,168) … Finished third in the conference with 11.12 assists per game … Was second on the squad with 32 service aces, while also racking up 264 digs and 54 blocks … Prior to Wooster: Was Madison Comprehensive High School’s “Best Female Athlete” and took up a spot on the All-Ohio Volleyball Team in Division I (honorable mention) as a senior … Led the Rams to an 18-4 record that season en route to all-district and all-Ohio Cardinal Conference honors as well … Three-year letterwinner in volleyball … Personal: Born Sept. 26, 1985 … Daughter of Tom and Laura Wolff … Is majoring in history with a minor in anthropology.

#15 Erin Wright
Senior
5’11”
Middle Hitter
Akron, Ohio
Walsh Jesuit

Could earn the starting middle hitter spot, despite not playing much either of the last two seasons … Possesses exceptional power and knowledge of the game, according to the coaching staff … 2006: Did not play … 2005: Appeared in eight matches, tallying 32 kills and 14 blocks … 2004: Saw limited action as she adjusted to the collegiate game as a freshman, collecting 44 kills, 12 digs, and 29 total blocks … Earned varsity letter … Prior to Wooster: Selected second-team all-district following her senior season at Walsh Jesuit High School … Was a “Scholar Athlete” all four years in both volleyball and basketball and served as senior class treasurer … Earned two letters in volleyball and three in basketball … Personal: Born March 8, 1986 … Daughter of Dennis and Eva Wright … Has a self-designed major in neuroscience.