Ranger Volleyball Signs Three Outstanding Student-Athletes for 2010

Denver, Colo.: The Regis Univeristy volleyball team and head coach Frank Lavrisha signed three high school seniors during the National Letter of Intent signing period. Sage Martinson, Lauren Flanagan, and Christina Henzgen will all suit up in blue & gold next fall.

The three additions make the Ranger volleyball team much deeper after losing just one senior from their 2009 squad. Flanagan and Martinson are two Colorado natives joining a Regis team hailing from all over the country. Not only are the Rangers adding talent on the court but in the classroom; the signees average a 3.95 GPA during their high school careers.

Regis University Head Volleyball Coach Frank Lavrisha says about the three signees, “All three recruits have the talent and skill-sets to make a significant impact on our volleyball program in their careers.”

Martinson from LaSalle, Colo., is a setter/outside for Roosevelt High School who just finished their season with a loss in the state semifinals of the Colorado Class 4A Volleyball Tournament. Martinson has been named to the all-state team during her sophomore and junior seasons. She led her team in assists and was second in kills and third in digs this season. She is no stranger to collegiate volleyball as her sister, Sayrd, played for Denver University’s volleyball team. Martinson is planning on finishing the 2009-10 club season with Club One.

Head Coach Frank Lavrisha says, “Sage has tremendous court awareness and a very good feel for the game. She can handle most positions on the court and will help the team somewhere her freshman season as she trains to be our future setter.”

Flanagan, (Thornton, Colo.) will graduate in the spring from Horizon High School. Flanagan and Martinson will join current Rangers Devin Eckhardt, Jessica Howe, and Sarah Keiter as players hailing from Colorado. Flanagan has lots of experience as a middle blocker, playing the position on her high school and club teams. The 5-11 all-conference player helps the rangers size and will add depth to the middle as well as an outside position. Flanagan will be playing club volleyball with Colorado Juniors her senior year.

“Lauren gives us athleticism and depth as she can play middle and outside. A very good jumper, Lauren will provide us with greater presence at the net to go along with her solid ball handling skills,” states Lavrisha.

Henzgen is from Agoura Hills, Calif. and will graduate this spring from Louisville High School in Woodland Hills, Calif. She will be a great addition to the outside and at 5-11 will not only be a threat offensively but a big block. Last season she was named as the team MVP and a First Team All-Mission League honoree. She also earned a spot on the All-Area Honorable Mention team. Henzgen will finish her high school career of volleyball playing club for Santa Monica Beach Club.

Coach Lavrisha comments, “Christine is a complete outside hitter who will bolster our depth at that spot. Her experience and size will give us greater presence at the net.”

Regis finished their season at .500 with a 14-14 record, qualifying for the RMAC Tournament for the fourth straight season before falling to eventual tournament winner Metro State 3-0 in the first round.