Vanguard University

Parents: Thomas & Michelle Cole

Birthday: March 12, 2004
 

2024:
Cole was once again a dominant force that the opposition had to always game plan around. Even though her kills dipped from last year, she had plenty of points that came exactly when the team needed it. Cole started the season off strong with back-to-back games where she hit over .400 and registered double-digit kills. Cole was hobbled briefly by an ankle injury to start October, but rebounded nicely as the season continued. She returned to form in the second Westmont match where she had 14 put-aways on .219 hitting, while also digging 17 balls. Arguably her best game of her career, let alone the season, was her dominant performance against CUI in early November. She had a season-high 20 kills on 43 chances, with a hitting percentage of .279. She also had her second most digs on the season at 23, and as if that weren't enough, she matched her season-high for blocks at 5 as VU went on to win the 5-set thriller over the rivals from down the 405. Cole finished the season with two more dominant performances, with double-digit kills and plus-.300 hitting performances in each of the last two outings. The Lions were 8-4 in games where Cole registered 10+ kills., and she was no stranger to the double-double (kills & digs) as 10 of her 22 matches resulted in her accomplishing the feat. Cole's defense was sharp as she put up the second-most digs on the team this year (273), only trailing fellow-captain Dodge. Cole also had her lowest number of service errors in her career, while contributing her highest assist-per-set ratio. Certainly, a season to be proud of. 

You can have dinner with three people, real or imaginary. Who are you having dinner with?
Jesus, Zendaya, and Blake Lively.

What is one of your favorite childhood memories?
During Christmas, my family and I go to this museum in town that has lights put up everywhere and we walk around.

You are the headline act at a show, who is opening the show for you?
My sister (she's funny).

What is your dream job, especially if money was not a factor?
Magazine Editor or Marine Biologist.

Do you have a pregame ritual or superstition? Any reason?
I have to have gummy bears during warm-ups.