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Jacqui Gatt #4
Position: Outside Hitter
Height: 5-7
Class: So.
Hometown: Livonia, Mich. (Churchill HS)

2005: Outlook
Jacqui Gatt established herself in 2004 as a solid all-around player for the Crusaders. In 2005, Gatt will spend more time at her natural outside hitter position, but will be looked upon to contribute defensively and as one of the teams top returning servers. Has added a potent jump-serve to her arsenal and can also fill in as the teams Libero if needed.

2004: Freshman Season
Appeared in 123 games for the Crusaders as a true freshman ... saw first game action in the season opener when she recorded four digs in a victory over Notre Dame College (8/24/04) ... posted her first kill versus Fransiscan University (9/4/04) and reached double-digits for the first time versus Robert Morris (9/23/04) ... posted 25 digs while playing Libero for an injured DeNardin versus Cornerstone (8/28/04) ... reached double figures in digs 13 times including each of the final seven matches while again subbing for DeNardin as the Libero ... earned WHAC All-Freshman team honors.

High School:
A two year letterwinner at Livonia Churchill High School in both volleyball and soccer ... earned numerous accolades in both sports including All-Division, and All-Region in both sports and All-Observerland in volleyball ... was elected team captain while recording 377 kills and school records in digs with 612, and aces with 83 as a senior...earned senior honors as Detroit Free Press Student of the Week while being named First Team All Area, All Metro, WLAA All-Conference , MHSAA All Regional, MSHAA Honorable Mention All State ... was also voted Team MVP ... was recruited heavily in soccer as well by numerous schools including Madonna ... chose to play only volleyball collegiately after being named team’s most aggressive and best passer.

Quoting Coach Abraham:
“Crusader fans will always remember the impact Jacqui had in her inaugural season as a Lady Crusader. An all around volleyball performer who flat out loves to compete at a high level. Simply a player who plays her heart out and leaves everything on the floor. Having been able to contribute in so many ways and in so many different positions, all of last season, certainly will pay off dividends for her this fall. Spring season has enabled her to increased her strength, improve her jump and earn valuable experience competing at the outside hitter position. Will work to compete as one of our impact outside attackers this fall. With three seasons of eligibility ahead, this seasoned sophomore has the ability to leave her mark as one of the great players in Madonna history. She'll work to have another strong pre-season and continue to better her overall skills as the season progresses. Her enthusiasm, poise, and all out passion for the game, make her a player to keep an eye on for a long time to come. Nothing but great things ahead for this talented, all around volleyball standout.”

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