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Mason Announces Dentler's Early Signing

Mechanicsburg, Pa. native one of the top high school players in the state of Pennsylvania

FAIRFAX, Va. (December 3, 2007) - The George Mason University Athletics Department, along with men's volleyball head coach, Fred Chao, announced today the signing of Andrew Dentler to a National Letter of Intent. Dentler will enroll at George Mason in the fall of 2008 and will be an immediate contributor to the team at the outside hitter position.

"Andrew has the makings of a very good volleyball player," Chao said. "He has a high level of talent and will develop very quickly in our program. Andrew has a natural passing ability and will contribute very early in his career here at Mason."

Dentler attended Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, Pa., where he has earned numerous accolades for his strong play as a team captain of the Eagles. He was named one of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association's (PIAA) Finest 40 Players, a two-time Mid-Penn Conference MVP and a First-Team District Three All-Star.

Dentler chose to attend George Mason over Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) rivals Juniata and Penn State. He plans to major in business at Mason.

The George Mason men's volleyball team begins its 2008 season on Tuesday, Jan. 15 with a 7:30 p.m. match at the Fieldhouse against the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.



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Conference News 2005-06 \| 2006-07 \| 2007-08 \| 2008-09 Mason Announces Dentler's Early Signing Mechanicsburg, Pa. native one of the top high school players in the state of Pennsylvania FAIRFAX, Va. (December 3, 2007) - The George Mason University Athletics Department, along with men's volleyball head coach, Fred Chao, announced today the signing of Andrew Dentler to a National Letter of Intent. Dentler will enroll at George Mason in the fall of 2008 and will be an immediate contributor to the team at the outside hitter position. "Andrew has the makings of a very good volleyball player," Chao said. "He has a high level of talent and will develop very quickly in our program. Andrew has a natural passing ability and will contribute very early in his career here at Mason." Dentler attended Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, Pa., where he has earned numerous accolades for his strong play as a team captain of the Eagles. He was named one of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association's (PIAA) Finest 40 Players, a two-time Mid-Penn Conference MVP and a First-Team District Three All-Star. Dentler chose to attend George Mason over Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) rivals Juniata and Penn State. He plans to major in business at Mason. The George Mason men's volleyball team begins its 2008 season on Tuesday, Jan. 15 with a 7:30 p.m. match at the Fieldhouse against the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.