Caryn Inman #8
 Position: Middle Hitter
 Height: 6-1
 Class: Jr.
 Hometown: Oxford, Mich. (Oxford HS)

2005: Outlook
Caryn Inman continues to blossom into a major force in the middle of the Crusaders lineup. After earning first team All-Conference honors in 2004, she is picked to repeat that feat in 2005. One of the top blocking middle’s in the WHAC, Inman’s tall build and long arms give opponents a major matchup problem.

2004: Sophomore Season
Played and started all 47 matches for the Crusaders as a sophomore ... posted 566 kills, good for third on the team ... was one of the top blockers in the conference with 157 total stuffs ... finished third in the nation in hitting percentage at .468 ... set a new career high for kills with 21 versus Cedarville (12/1/04) at the NAIA National Championships ... tallied 30 double-digit kill performances ... posted at least one block in all but three contests ... was named first team All-Conference.



2003: Freshman Season
Became a key contributor for the Crusaders as a true freshman ... appeared in 48 matches and 165 games ... posted career first kill and block in season opener versus Rochester (8/22/03) ... notched a then career high 14 kills in WHAC Tournament title game versus Cornerstone (11/15/03) ... posted double-digits in kills 14 times including twice at the NAIA National Tournament ... burst onto the scene at the Fort Lewis Tournament posting 11 kills to go with four blocks in first career start ... earned All-Freshman honors from WHAC coaches after ending season with 362 kills and 173 blocks to lead all conference freshman in each category.

High School:
Four year letterwinner in volleyball, basketball and track ... most improved player as a freshman ... honorable mention All-Conference as a freshman and sophomore in the Flint Metro Conference ... best front row player as a sophomore and junior... All-League first team as a junior ... Class A All-Region as a junior ... two-time team captain ... voted teams most valuable player by her coaches as a junior ... posted 403 kills, 181 digs, 275 blocks and 17 assists as a junior ... two-time state qualifier in the 400 meter dash ... undefeated three-time league champion in the 400 ... regional champion and team MVP as a junior and senior ... led team to a 76-15 record in her four years as a basketball player ... All-Conference selection all four years in basketball ... second team All-County and All-Area as a senior ... All-State Honorable mention as a senior ... voted as teams MVP ... scored 982 career points ... four year honor roll member.

Quoting Coach Abraham:
“Preparing to enter her third season as a impact starter for the Crusaders, Caryn has improved every aspect of her game and has taken her game to a completely new level. As one of our most productive returning attackers, we'll rely on Caryn to once again provide big numbers as an explosive middle hitter and blocker. She is a quiet but fierce type player with a great desire to win and play at her highest competitive level, night after night. She is a versatile attacker who is able to terminate play from several areas of the net. Coming off a successful off-season, Caryn has drastically improved in the areas of blocking and attack selection. Entering the new season after two years as a starting middle hitter and last season as one of our finest players, we expect Caryn to have a big time junior campaign. Certainly will be one of our go to players who will play an intregal role in our offensive schemes. This will be Caryn's year to shine and continue her outstanding collegiate volleyball career.”




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