Cordts brings athleticism and competitiveness to Johnson & Wales

      Lauren Cordts finally made her college decision, and Coach Phillips and the Johnson & Wales Wildcats are glad she chose them.  Lauren is a middle and rightside hitter who played for Souhegan High School and Hardrock Volleyball Club in her hometown of Amherst, NH.

   
      Lauren will study sport/entertainment/event management at Johnson & Wales.  She showed her passion and abilities in this area by organizing a three-legged race at her school to challenge the current world record for her school senior project.  She also plays basketball and helped her team win the Division II New Hampshire State Championship.  "I cannot wait to start JWU volleyball and begin a new chapter in my life," said Lauren.

     Coach Phillips is looking forward to utilizing Lauren's athleticism on the front row.  "Lauren is deceptively fast," she said.  "She gets up very quickly on the block and anticipates well.  I look forward to working with her to become an intimidating blocker."

      Lauren joins Reanna Bray from Conyers, GA, Tori Dublino from Tarpon Springs, FL, and ten upperclassmen players on the Johnson & Wales team.  The team is currently completing off-season workouts in preparation for the season's start in August.