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June 28, 2010

Saint Francis University Signs Six Recruits for 2010-11

Saint Francis University Signs Six Recruits For 2010-11

LORETTO, Pa. (June 23, 2010) – Saint Francis University head men’s volleyball coach Michael Rumbaugh formally announced that six players have signed national letters of intent to continue to their academic and athletic careers at Saint Francis in 2010-11.

Adam Barba (Meadville, Pa./Meadville), John Beck (Havre de Grace, Md./Havre de Grace), Lucas Behringer (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral), Michael Krepp (Mars, Pa./North Allegheny), Logan Patterson (Derry, Pa./Derry Area), and Colin Sherwin (Greensburg, Pa./Greater Latrobe), have all signed on to become the newest members of the Red Flash men’s
volleyball team as members of the University’s Class of 2014.

“Considering the size and talent of last year’s graduating class, we needed to bring another large class in to work hard over the next four years and develop as a group,” said Rumbaugh. “Our goal is that this class will mesh like the last one and help put us back at the
top of the EIVA.”

Adam Barba is another product of the Tool City club program, and has already played together with several of his new teammates: Adam Roche (Cochranton, Pa./Cochranton), Kyle Beatty (Meadville, Pa./Saegertown), and Nick Bancroft (Centerville, Pa./Maplewood). The 6-6 outside hitter lettered four years each in basketball and volleyball, and was named
Second-Team All-District in 2009, as well as 40 Finest All-State that same year.

“Barba is a big outside hitter that comes from an area where he is used to hard work and competing at a high level,” said Rumbaugh. “He will adjust well because of the fact he has chemistry with some of the guys already.”

John Beck is a 6-6 outside hitter that earned four varsity letters in volleyball and one in tennis. Beck was a four-time All-County Selection and a two-time MVP at Havre de Grace, where he registered 493 kills, 166 aces, and 43 solo blocks.

“Beck is a young talent, but he still needs to refine his game,” said Rumbaugh. “He hasn’t really seen the competition that some of the other incoming players have, so it might take him a bit of time to catch up to the speed of the game, but he will most definitely grow into
a very good player.”

Lucas Behringer is a 6-1 outside hitter from Cathedral High School, a program that was nationally ranked in 2010. Despite his short stature, Behringer boasts an impressive vertical leap and was a member of state championship teams in 2008 and 2010. He was named to the All-State team while a member of the Fighting Irish, as well as the 2010 All-Tournament
team, and was also an Academic All-State selection.

“Behringer is a smaller outside hitter with strong ball handling skills,” said Rumbaugh. “He will be able to control the tempo and speed of the match with his defense and passing.”

Michael Krepp is a 6-0 left-handed setter from the successful North Allegheny program, joining fellow Red Flash teammates John Skarupa (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny) and John Wappler (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny) as Tiger alumni. Krepp was a member of Tigers
teams that won four consecutive WPIAL championships between 2007 and 2010, and was twice named First-Team All-WPIAL for Class AAA (2009-2010). Not just a gifted setter, Krepp led his team in blocks in both his junior and senior seasons.

“Krepp is special because he is used to running the offense we like to run here,” said Rumbaugh. “He already has the mindset necessary to compete at this level; we just need to get him up to speed. Also, as a left-handed setter, he really becomes a weapon for us at the net.”

Logan Patterson is a 6-6 outside hitter from Derry Area High School, where he earned four letters in golf, three in volleyball, and one in hockey. Despite playing volleyball for only the past few years, Patterson is described as a physical presence near the net, and was
named First-Team All-Section, First-Team All-WPIAL, and All-State with the Trojans.

“Patterson may be the most athletic member of this year’s recruiting class,” said Rumbaugh. “Because he’s only played volleyball for the past few years, there is still really great potential
for him to improve and become a great player in this conference.”

Colin Sherwin is a 6-3 left-handed opposite that comes to the Red Flash from Greater Latrobe High School, where he earned letters in volleyball, soccer, and basketball. Sherwin has been a force on the club circuit, playing on the Pitt Elite and United Club teams, as well as playing for the 2009 Ohio Valley Region USA National Team and 2010 Pittsburgh Volleyball Open Team. In high school, Sherwin is a three-time selection to the First-Team All-WPIAL Class AAA team, and was named to the PIAA Finest 40 and All-State Tournament teams.

“Sherwin is another lefty than can jump through the roof,” said Rumbaugh. “One of the best things about him is how smart he is; he really learned how to pace himself by using big swings when necessary, but also using smaller swings to save his strength for later. Also, his quickness in the back row will be an asset for us.”



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Conference News 2005-06 \| 2006-07 \| 2007-08 \| 2008-09 \| 2009-10 \| 2010-11 \| 2011-12 June 28, 2010 Saint Francis University Signs Six Recruits for 2010-11 Saint Francis University Signs Six Recruits For 2010-11 LORETTO, Pa. (June 23, 2010) – Saint Francis University head men’s volleyball coach Michael Rumbaugh formally announced that six players have signed national letters of intent to continue to their academic and athletic careers at Saint Francis in 2010-11. Adam Barba (Meadville, Pa./Meadville), John Beck (Havre de Grace, Md./Havre de Grace), Lucas Behringer (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral), Michael Krepp (Mars, Pa./North Allegheny), Logan Patterson (Derry, Pa./Derry Area), and Colin Sherwin (Greensburg, Pa./Greater Latrobe), have all signed on to become the newest members of the Red Flash men’s volleyball team as members of the University’s Class of 2014. “Considering the size and talent of last year’s graduating class, we needed to bring another large class in to work hard over the next four years and develop as a group,” said Rumbaugh. “Our goal is that this class will mesh like the last one and help put us back at the top of the EIVA.” Adam Barba is another product of the Tool City club program, and has already played together with several of his new teammates: Adam Roche (Cochranton, Pa./Cochranton), Kyle Beatty (Meadville, Pa./Saegertown), and Nick Bancroft (Centerville, Pa./Maplewood). The 6-6 outside hitter lettered four years each in basketball and volleyball, and was named Second-Team All-District in 2009, as well as 40 Finest All-State that same year. “Barba is a big outside hitter that comes from an area where he is used to hard work and competing at a high level,” said Rumbaugh. “He will adjust well because of the fact he has chemistry with some of the guys already.” John Beck is a 6-6 outside hitter that earned four varsity letters in volleyball and one in tennis. Beck was a four-time All-County Selection and a two-time MVP at Havre de Grace, where he registered 493 kills, 166 aces, and 43 solo blocks. “Beck is a young talent, but he still needs to refine his game,” said Rumbaugh. “He hasn’t really seen the competition that some of the other incoming players have, so it might take him a bit of time to catch up to the speed of the game, but he will most definitely grow into a very good player.” Lucas Behringer is a 6-1 outside hitter from Cathedral High School, a program that was nationally ranked in 2010. Despite his short stature, Behringer boasts an impressive vertical leap and was a member of state championship teams in 2008 and 2010. He was named to the All-State team while a member of the Fighting Irish, as well as the 2010 All-Tournament team, and was also an Academic All-State selection. “Behringer is a smaller outside hitter with strong ball handling skills,” said Rumbaugh. “He will be able to control the tempo and speed of the match with his defense and passing.” Michael Krepp is a 6-0 left-handed setter from the successful North Allegheny program, joining fellow Red Flash teammates John Skarupa (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny) and John Wappler (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny) as Tiger alumni. Krepp was a member of Tigers teams that won four consecutive WPIAL championships between 2007 and 2010, and was twice named First-Team All-WPIAL for Class AAA (2009-2010). Not just a gifted setter, Krepp led his team in blocks in both his junior and senior seasons. “Krepp is special because he is used to running the offense we like to run here,” said Rumbaugh. “He already has the mindset necessary to compete at this level; we just need to get him up to speed. Also, as a left-handed setter, he really becomes a weapon for us at the net.” Logan Patterson is a 6-6 outside hitter from Derry Area High School, where he earned four letters in golf, three in volleyball, and one in hockey. Despite playing volleyball for only the past few years, Patterson is described as a physical presence near the net, and was named First-Team All-Section, First-Team All-WPIAL, and All-State with the Trojans. “Patterson may be the most athletic member of this year’s recruiting class,” said Rumbaugh. “Because he’s only played volleyball for the past few years, there is still really great potential for him to improve and become a great player in this conference.” Colin Sherwin is a 6-3 left-handed opposite that comes to the Red Flash from Greater Latrobe High School, where he earned letters in volleyball, soccer, and basketball. Sherwin has been a force on the club circuit, playing on the Pitt Elite and United Club teams, as well as playing for the 2009 Ohio Valley Region USA National Team and 2010 Pittsburgh Volleyball Open Team. In high school, Sherwin is a three-time selection to the First-Team All-WPIAL Class AAA team, and was named to the PIAA Finest 40 and All-State Tournament teams. “Sherwin is another lefty than can jump through the roof,” said Rumbaugh. “One of the best things about him is how smart he is; he really learned how to pace himself by using big swings when necessary, but also using smaller swings to save his strength for later. Also, his quickness in the back row will be an asset for us.”