Bio

Personal: Daughter of Matthew and Kristie Near...Majoring in Spanish and TESOL...Future plans include teaching English as a second language in a Spanish Speaking country...Enjoys playing volleyball, reading, music, and Arts and Crafts.

2017: Played in 133 games and 33 matches for MVNU…Was third on the team in kills with 246…Had a kill percentage of 0.199…Led the team in blocks with 123…Third on the team with 330.5 points...All-Crossroads League Honorable Mention...Crossroads League Academic All-Conference...Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete.

2016: Appeared in 124 games and 37 matches for MVNU…Was fourth on the team with 265 kills…Had a kill percentage of 0.228…Led the team in blocks with 126 on the season…Had 356.5 points...All-Crossroads League 2nd Team...Crossroads League Academic All-Conference...Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete.

2015: Played in 121 games and 38 matches for MVNU…Had 219 kills and a kill percentage of 0.233…Led the team with 102 blocks and accumulated 312.5 points on the season...Crossroads League Honorable Mention.

2014: Played in 120 games and 33 matches for MVNU…Was second on the team with 238 kills…Had a kill percentage of 0.193…Led the team with 97 blocks…Second on the team with 315.5 points on the season...Crossroads League Honorable Mention.

High School: Prepped at Waynedale High School where she participated in volleyball and track and field for four seasons...2013-14 County Champions (Volleyball)...Honorable Mention All County...Honorable Mention All-District...1st Team All-District (Twice)....2nd Team All-District...1st Team All-County (Twice)...MVP County...3rd Team All-Ohio...Record for most kills, aces, and blocks...National Honor Society...Honor Roll...Class Treasurer.