15 Ashlee Connors
Ashlee Connors
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Year:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Springfield, Mass.
  • High School:
    SABIS International Charter
  • Position:
    Outside Hitter/Right Side
  • Major:
    Biology

Bio

2014 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 25 matches, averaging 1.09 kills per set…contributed six kills with four service aces and three digs at Mitchell on Nov. 1…had four digs with a career-high three blocks, three aces, two kills and an assist at Bay Path on Oct. 25…matched a career-high eight kills with an dig and a block at Daniel Webster on Oct. 21…had seven kills and matched a career-high with five aces at Becker on Oct. 11…tallied four digs, four assists, three kills, three aces, and two blocks against Southern Vermont (Oct. 7)…had a career-high eight kills with two aces and two blocks against Castleton State on Sept. 27…registered seven kills and three digs against Rhode Island College on Sept. 27…had a career-high five aces with four kills and three digs against MCLA on Sept. 18…notched a career-high 11 digs with six kills at the University of St. Joseph’s (Conn.) on Sept. 16…had six kills and three digs against SUNY-Cobleskill on Aug. 30.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended SABIS International Charter in Springfield, Massachusetts...Played varsity volleyball for four years at SABIS...Named team captain as a senior...Received Most Valuable, Most Improved Player, and Sportsmanship Award...Won the 2013 League Championship...Played for the Pioneer Valley Juniors club team...Team captain...Most Valuable Player...Won gold and silver medals at NERVA Tournamnent.

 

Why did you choose Elms College?

"I chose Elms College for their great academic programs, it's close to home, and for their swim and volleyball programs."

What has been your favorite moment as an athlete so far?

"Qualifying for NEISDA in my first collegiate swim meet on my birthday."

What is your favorite food?

"Chicken Alfredo."

Where is your favorite place to travel to and why? 

"Old Lyme, Connecticut. I've gone there for many years and have always loved it. It's very peaceful and have made great friends for life."

What are your future plans?

"My future plans include graduating from Elms with a Biology degree, applying to grad school, Quinnipiac hoepfully, and receiving my Masters in Occupational Therapy. Then hopefully finding a great job in Connecticut or Rhode Island."