Lady Argos Volleyball

Billings Central star signs with Argo volleyball program

GREAT FALLS, Mont., May 28, 2008 — University of Great Falls women’s volleyball coach Arunas Duda has announced the signing of Maggie McCall to an NAIA/Frontier Conference Letter of Intent for the upcoming 2008 season.

 

Maggie is a four year varsity volleyball athlete from Billings Central Catholic High School in Billings, Montana. During her senior year, she was named to the First Team All-Conference and Class A All-State Team. McCall was the team captain and best offensive player for the Rams. She led the Eastern A division in overall hitting percentage and averaged 11 kills per match.

 

“We are very pleased to sign Maggie to play for the Argos this fall," said UGF volleyball coach Arunas Duda. "Her athleticism and strong offensive skills will fit in well with our system here at the University of Great Falls. Maggie meshed well with the team and we are looking forward to having her contribute in the fall."

 

McCall is enthusiastic about her college choice. “I look forward to attending the University of Great Falls because it is a great school with the academic programs that I was looking for as well as a dedicated coach. I can’t wait to play for such a strong organization." As a student, Maggie plans on studying both Psychology and Criminal Justice during her time at the University of Great Falls.

By: Kevin Scott

Saskatchewan native added to the Argo volleyball program

GREAT FALLS, Mont., May 23, 2008 — University of Great Falls women’s volleyball coach Arunas Duda has announced the signing of Chelsea Cameron to an NAIA/Frontier Conference Letter of Intent for the upcoming 2008 season.

 

Chelsea Cameron will be joining the University of Great Falls volleyball squad from Arcola, Saskatchewan. Her high school athletic accomplishments are impressive as she has been named the “Most Valuable Player” on her high school volleyball, basketball, badminton, and cross country teams in high school. Additionally, many of the club teams she has participated on have competed for national titles.

 

 “We are thrilled to add Chelsea to the Argo roster next season. She has tremendous athleticism and the potential to dominate on the court. We are even more pleased that we are adding another great student who fits in well with the team and can contribute in the classroom as well," said Duda. In addition to her athletic prowess, Chelsea has been an academic standout as well as she will be graduating from high school with an “A” average.

 

“The reason I chose the University of Great Falls was that I was very comfortable with the size of the school, the coach, and the team made me feel welcome. The University also has the major that I want to study," said Cameron.

 

Athletic Director Jim Hall continues to be pleased with how recruiting is progressing for the volleyball program. “I am very happy with Coach Duda’s approach to recruiting” noted Hall. “He, like all of our coaches, is doing a tremendous job of attracting outstanding students who also happen to be good athletes. He is building a program the right way.”

By: Kevin Scott

Washington standout added to Argo volleyball program

GREAT FALLS, Mont., May 22, 2008 — University of Great Falls women’s volleyball coach Arunas Duda has announced the signing of Courtney Smith to an NAIA/Frontier Conference Letter of Intent for the upcoming 2008 season.

 

Smith is an all-league student athlete from Sumner High School in Sumner, Washington. She helped her team finish first at the district tournament in 2006 and she was honored as an All-League player in 2007.

 

Courtney has played seven years of club volleyball for Puget Sound and O'hana and is a three year Junior Olympic participant. Additionally, she has been an honor roll student throughout her high school career and she will graduate with a cumulative 3.5 GPA.

 

“We are excited to sign Courtney to play for the Argos next season. At 6'0", she will instantly add offense to the team and fight for a starting position. Courtney was a great fit from the minute she stepped on campus and we are very excited to add her to the program as she has a promising future here at the University of Great Falls," said UGF volleyball coach Arunas Duda.

 

“I knew I wanted to play volleyball in an organized and competitive program. I was attracted to the hospitality extended to me on my visits by the students and staff. After my visit of seeing the small class sizes, atmosphere, and opportunity, I knew it was the school for me," said Smith.

By: Kevin Scott

Nevada standout to play volleyball for the Lady Argos this fall

GREAT FALLS, MT (Monday, May 19, 2008) — The University of Great Falls women’s volleyball team has announced the signing of an athlete from Nevada to a NAIA/Frontier Conference Letter of Intent for the upcoming 2008 season.

 

Tosha Nunes is a 6’1” outside hitter from Churchill County High School in Fallon, Nevada. She has been an impact player at her high school the past four years. In 2006 and 2007, Tosha was named to the 4A High Desert League Team and the All-Sierra Team. During her senior season, she was named as the “Athlete of the Year” at Churchill County High and she earned Honorable Mention as one of the top ten athletes of Northern Nevada.

 

In addition to playing volleyball, she played four years of basketball and was a member of her high school rodeo team for three years. Tosha graduated from high school with a 4.3 GPA.

 

“We are very excited to have a player like Tosha choose to come to the University of Great Falls.  During her recruiting trip, we were very pleased at what a wonderful person and athlete she was and how incredibly well she meshed with the current players.  Tosha is also very academically strong, which is an important characteristic of our athletes at UGF.  As a 6’1 outside hitter, Tosha will make an immediate impact on our team and in our conference and will fit in well with our balanced offensive attack.  Once again, we are very pleased to call Tosha an Argo!"," said UGF volleyball coach Arunas Duda.

 

“UGF was my first recruiting visit I went on. Right away I fit right in with the team. They are a wonderful group of girls, extremely kind and welcoming, who play a very high level of volleyball. I love how close the team is in and outside of practice including the coach, Arunas Duda. I enjoyed his coaching style and really look forward to learning and playing for him. I made other visits to D-1 schools that were offering me full rides but they could not compare to UGF as a school or program. At UGF, I was able to meet with the President and many teachers on the staff; they were all very friendly and seemed to really care for the students. I love the fact I will be a person and not just a number. I am very pleased with my decision to sign with UGF and look forward to moving in the fall," said Nunes.

By: Kevin Scott

 

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