Gevis Affects Team on and off Court

Gevis serves the ball ina game vs. UCLAThere’s more to junior opposite side hitter Ricky Gevis than what meets the eye. Towering a foot over majority of the world’s population, it’s his personality and dedication to his religion, academics and sport that sets him apart.

Gevis’ volleyball career began five years ago during his sophomore year of high school at Benet Academy.

“I was walking through the hallways after class one day, and the high school coach just said, ‘Hey, tall guy. Come in here. Do you want to play volleyball?’ and I said, ‘Sure,’” said Gevis, who is from Naperville, a suburb in northwest Illinois.

After a successful career at Benet Academy, Gevis made his impression at Loyola,…