After the loss of high-impact seniors Emily Corrigan and Jess Keller from last season, it was easy to tab outside hitter as a problem position for the Mountaineers volleyball this season.
While head coach Matt Ginipro had many options for starters at outside hitter, they were extremely limited in playing experience.
Freshman Emma Longley caught Ginipro’s eye and quickly became a regular starter on the court for the Mountaineers. Not too long after, she became one of the most efficient scorers App State has seen in their history.
“I honestly didn’t see it coming. I watched Emily [Corrigan] and Jess [Keller] play and I took notes on that before I came here,” Longley said.