Vanguard University

The athlete: Lacey will redshirt during the 2006-07 season?comes to Vanguard from Birdville High School in North Richland Hills, Texas?was a four-sport high school athlete?graduated in 2006?played volleyball, softball and ran track, in addition to playing basketball?played for Coach Terry Eccles?named First-Team All-District in 2006?earned Most Improved Player award for BHS as a freshman?tallied Most Rebounds award and Best Free Throw Percentage laurels?helped team win District and make it to the playoffs?played four years of club basketball?has played basketball for nine years?carried a 3.5 GPA in high school?solid all-around student-athlete?played post position in high school?will be transitioning to more of a forward role for the Lions?kind-hearted teammate has already made an impact with her new team?will use 2006-07 to prepare for next year?should have a solid future with the Blue and Gold.

The person: Lacey was born in Fort Worth, Texas on June 29, 1988 to her parents Glenn and Debbie Bollinger?has two older brothers who played baseball?nicknames are "LT" and "Lace Tex"?plans to major in Communications with a focus on Sports Broadcasting?likes to eat macaroni and cheese?loves the movies "Anchorman" and "The Notebook"?watches "Laguna Beach" and "America's Top Model" on television?loves all colors?roots for the Dallas Mavericks?favorite book is "Pride and Predjudice"?hobbies are playing basketball, sand volleyball, going to the beach, shopping, and sleeping?likes that her VU team is improving on the court and growing spiritually too?has learned from life to live each day like it is the last?competing in athletics has taught her about leadership and character?feels that true character is what you do when no one is watching?wants to become a Sports Broadcaster.

Her thoughts: I came to Vanguard because of the great atmosphere, to live a Christian life, and to be a part of a great basketball program. I like that everyone is so kind and friendly, and that all the coaches and teachers want you to succeed.

Coach Davis' Comments: Lacey will be a leader one day in the program