CM’s Evie Jane Rembold among LHU Volleyball 2021 Recruiting Class

LOCK HAVEN, PA. – The Lock Haven University volleyball team is welcoming the 2021 recruiting class, which will look to make an immediate impact on the court this coming fall. The team will welcome seven incoming freshmen, all of whom have either signed an NLI, or have been accepted and/or are enrolled at LHU.

Lock Haven volleyball has not competed since November 16, 2019. The 2019 season was the first for head coach Eric Buggs at the helm of the Bald Eagle’s volleyball team. Notably, Buggs started his career as a head coach at Lock Haven by claiming three straight wins on the road at the Rebich Investments Invitational. In all, the Bald Eagles got out to a 6-2 start to the season.

With the influx of new talent and the wisdom of new leadership at the helm, coach Buggs looks to take LHU volleyball to new heights in 2021 and beyond.

“I am very excited to welcome these seven student-athletes to the program,” Buggs said. “Each brings a unique skill set that will help us both on and off the court.  Each player has committed to coming in and continuing to build the culture of Lock Haven volleyball.  All seven recruits bring a competitive spirit to the court that we looked for in the recruiting process.  Even though the recruiting process was different this year, I am excited to see what this group accomplishes in their four years here at the Haven.”

Further, the incoming class comes from royal blood so-to-speak. Incoming libero/defensive specialist Madison Eckley is related to, Kayla Rishell (Schnars), who was a standout swimmer for LHU. Prior to graduating in 2014, Kayla Schnars placed tenth at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) championships in the 100-yard backstroke. She still stands LHU fourth all-time in both the 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke events.

Evie Jane Rembold, hailing out of Lock Haven, is the daughter of former LHU standout football player Jeffery Rembold. In 1996, Rembold was awarded All-PSAC Second Team honors for his performances that season.

Attending Lock Haven from Arlington Heights, Illinois, Ella McBride is the daughter of former professional soccer player Brian McBride. McBride had an illustrious career, playing stints in the USA, Germany and England. He is currently the fifth highest all-time leading scorer for the United States National Team and was named to the United States Soccer Hall of Fame in 2014.

The class also features incoming freshmen Regan Happ, Aly Daley, Kelly Gaston and Meghan Tennant.

Meet the 2021 Recruiting Class:

Evie Jane Rembold 

Hometown: Lock Haven, Pennsylvania (Central Mountain) 

Intended Major: Nursing

Projected Position: Middle Blocker

Athletic Honors: 

• Volleyball All-Star Team
• Swimming School Records

What Coach Buggs had to say: 

“Evie comes to us having shown her athleticism throughout the recruiting process.  She has so much potential that can be unleashed at the next level. Adding her to our already competitive gym will bring out the best in her as we look for her to really contribute to this program.”

Madison Eckley 

Hometown: Julian, Pennsylvania (Bald Eagle) 

Intended Major: Health Science Pre-PA

Projected Position: Setter/Defensive Specialist

Athletic Honors: 

• District 6AA First-Team (2020)
• Mountain League Conference First-Team (2020)
• 2018-2019 Volleyball State Championship

What Coach Buggs had to say: 

“Madison brings athleticism and versatility to the court. She can be used as a setter or defensive specialist that can be aggressive from the service line and score us points.  With her athleticism I think Madison has the potential to contribute throughout her career at Lock Haven.”

Aly Daley 

 Hometown: Everett, Pennsylvania (Everett) 

Intended Major: Sports Management

Projected Position: Middle

Athletic Honors:

• Altoona Mirror First Team
• 2x All-District First Team
• 3x ICC First Team
• 4x Bedford Gazette Allstar (Volleyball)

What Coach Buggs had to say: 

“Aly brings a component we do not currently have in our gym. At 6-foot-3-inches  she provides us size as we look to get stronger with our block.  As she continues to progress towards her full potential we expect big things from her.” 

Regan Happ 

Hometown: Lighthouse Point, Florida (Westminster Academy) 

Intended Major: Undecided

Projected Position: Libero/DS

Athletic Honors: 

• Prep-Volleyball Supernova Award (2020 Capitol Hill Classic VB Tournament)
• Broward 5A-1A Girls Volleyball Second Team, Honorable Mention

What Coach Buggs had to say: 

“Regan brings high level volleyball IQ with her from one of the top club programs in the country. Playing against some of the best players in the country day in and day out will help her make an immediate impact at the collegiate level.”  

Kelly Gaston 

Hometown: Centennial, Colorado (Grandview) 

Intended Major: Health Sciences

Projected Position: Setter

Athletic Honors:  

• 2x Team MVP (2017-2019)
• Leader of the Pack Award (2019-2020)

What Coach Buggs had to say: 

“ Kelly has the IQ everyone looks for at the setter position. Coming in from Colorado and receiving high-level training she knows what it takes to command an offense and set her teammates up for success. Kelly’s natural competitiveness fits perfectly in our system and cannot wait to see the dynamic she brings to the Haven.”

Meghan Tennant 

Hometown: Bentleyville, Pennsylvania (Bentworth)  

Intended Major: Recreation Management

Projected Position: Middle Hitter /Right Side

Athletic Honors: 

• 3-Year Varsity Player (Volleyball)
• 4-Year Varsity Athlete (Track and Field)
• WPIAL First Team Allstars (2020)

What Coach Buggs had to say: 

“Meghan is another athlete that has so much potential. She currently trains with top D1 recruits and gets to compete with and against them every day.  Her competitive spirit on her visit is something we are looking forward to having in our gym.”

Ella McBride 

Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois (Buffalo Grove) 

Intended Major: Marketing

Projected Position: Libero/DS

Athletic Honors:

• All-Area Honorable Mention

What Coach Buggs had to say: 

“Ella is the true competitor.  No matter who she is competing against she always stands out and is a great teammate.  Her athleticism and IQ having played with and against some of the top volleyball players in the Chicago area will fit in great with our culture. I expect Ella to come in and compete from day one.”