Corban Athletics

2009 (Freshman): Appeared in 14 sets and 11 matches as a freshman … Recorded 3 kills, 2 assists, 1 dig, and 8 blocks (all assist) … Recorded season and career-high 1 kill three times (last at George Fox, 9/22) … Recorded season and career-high 2 assists versus Simpson (8/28) … Recorded season and career-high 1 dig versus Simpson (8/28) … Recorded season and career-high 3 blocks two times (last versus Lewis & Clark, 10/6).

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated as the valedictorian in 2009 from Adrian High School … Played volleyball (4 years), basketball (4 years), softball (three years), and ran track & field (3 years) for the Antelopes … Helped lead Adrian to the second round of the 2008 1A state tournament … Named 1st team all-league following both her junior and senior seasons … Brought home awards following her all four years of high school volleyball, including being named a three-time all-district tournament 1st team member.

PERSONAL: Born in John Day, Ore. to Kevin and Heidi Purnell … Is 1 of 4 children … Has 2 brothers (Blake & Kenny) and 1 sister (Madison) … Father, Kevin, played baseball & soccer at Judson Baptist College … Mother, Heidi, played basketball at Judson Baptist College … Cousins, Dustin & Brian Purnell, played baseball at Corban … Enjoys sports, hanging out with friends, photography, scrapbooking, and reading … Major: Education … Would like to become a elementary teacher after graduation. Why I chose Corban: “I wanted to attend a Christian college and have the opportunity to be around people who would encourage me to strengthen my walk with God.”