Marinda Ashman Season 1988

At BYU

• Battled injuries, but still played in all but five matches in 1988
• Set career highs of 18 kills and .583 hitting percentages in 1987
• All-HCAC Honorable Mention 1987
• From head coach Elaine Michaelis (1988): "Improved conditioning and better health will allow her to play to her ability. Strong hitter and outstanding blocker. Excellent team player. Will be a leading hitter and our best blocker."
• Majored in elementary education
• From head coach Elaine Michaelis (1987): Our best freshman recruit in years. Will make an immediate impact on team as a starter. Excellent blocker and hitter. Can play defense and pass well. Has had outstanding experience for a freshman."
• All-HCAC 1989
• BYU Invitational All-Tournament Team 1989
• Averaged 3.2 kills, 1.2 blocks and 2.6 digs per game in 1989
• Cougar Club Scholar Athlete 1989
• Set career highs of 22 kills, .563 hitting percentage, 10 blocks and 22 digs
• Team captain in 1990
• From head coach Elaine Michaelis (1989): "Will be a strong candidate for All-America honors this year. Is a more powerful hitter and blocker this season. Leading returnee in overall contribution to team statistics. A seasoned competitor and leader."
• From head coach Elaine Michaelis (1990): "All-HCAC last year, will be a strong candidate for All-America honors this year. Is a more powerful hitter and blocker this season. Leading returnee in overall contribution to team statistics. A seasoned competitor and leader."

Before BYU

• Selected for Canadian Junior National Team camp
• All-Around Female Senior Student
• BC High Achievement Scholarship Award
• Algebra Merit Award 1986
• Captain of B.C. Pac Rim Provincial Team that finished first at the Northern Winter games and second at the National Team Challenge Cup

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