PRESS RELEASE

Press Release 6/23/2011

Morrisville, NC, June 22, 2011: Orlando Florida was the site for the 2011 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Championships. NC Elite 16-2 captured the Classic division championship with a straight-set win over the Eastside 16-1 team [25-17, 25-22]. Elite’s overall record was 9-2 for the 4-day event. Elite entered the event as the overall #21 seed. 

Three team members – Abby Keller, Marissa Mayfield and Molly Tatum were selected for the All-American Team and Molly Tatum was selected as Tournament MVP. 

NC Elite 16-2 is coached by Oguz Degirmenci and Micholene Schumacher. The team members are: 

Abby Keller – Sophomore – Raleigh Charter
Bianca Gartner – Freshman – Cardinal Gibbons
Dana Lingenfelser – Sophomore – Fuquay Varina High School
Katie Hirsch – Sophomore – Jordan High School
Kelsey Burnis - Sophomore – Heritage High School
Lindsey Suttle – Sophomore – Raleigh Charter
Marissa Mayfield – Sophomore – Riverside High School
Megan Stanley – Junior – Riverside High School
Molly Tatum – Sophomore – Person High School
Shelby Major – Sophomore – Ravenscroft

NC Elite Volleyball Club, is non profit 501(c)3 Junior Olympic organization dedicated to the growth of volleyball in the Raleigh/Durham area. Our focus is developing young athletes ages 10-18 yrs old, to the peak of their ability. NC Elite Volleyball Club is a member of the Carolina Region of USA Volleyball, the national volleyball organization of the U.S. Olympic program.