Bama Volleyball Adds Three Signees for 2004

Wednesday, November 19, 2003

Briget Fuentez
Bridget Fuentez

TUSCALOOSA – University of Alabama volleyball coach Judy Green announced the signings of outside hitter, Bridget Fuentez and setters Megan Hudson and Brigitte Slack to national letters-of-intent to attend Alabama and play for the Tide next season.

“This class satisfied our needs for 2004,” said Green. “In this group we signed two very good, athletic setters and an outstanding outside hitter. Getting two setters for next season was our number one priority and we also needed depth on the outside. I feel like this is going to be an exciting class to watch mature over the next few seasons.”

Fuentez, a 5-11 native of Tomball, Texas, was a letterwinning performer at Tomball High School. An all-district standout, she helped lead her prep squad to a second place district finish and a No. 16 ranking in Texas class 5A. A member of the Hit Away club team which finished 17th at the 2002 Nationals.

“Bridget is a very dynamic athlete,” said Green. “She has played middle blocker in high school and club ball, but will likely move to the outside for us. She has above average ball control and possesses great lateral quickness. She is just a superior athlete.”

Megan Hudson

Hudson, a 5-9 native of St. Louis, Mo., was a four-year starter for St. Joseph’s Academy. An All-Conference and All-District honoree, she is the all-time career leader in assists at St. Joe’s with 2,648. A member of the 2002 National Championship St. Louis CYC club team, Hudson garnered MVP honors at the national tournament. She helped guide her club squad to six consecutive regional titles.

“The first thing that jumps out about Megan is her outgoing personality,” Green added. “She has a great court demeanor and demonstrates a lot of leadership. She is an outstanding setter who will benefit from getting to train as a setter year round. Has the skill and experience to set a very uptempo offense.”

Brigitte Slack
Brigette Slack

Slack, 5-11, hails from Ft. Wayne, Ind., where she was four-year letterwinner at Concordia Lutheran High School. The Area Player of the Year in 2003, she guided her team to a state runner-up finish in the Indiana 3A ranks. Slack is also a standout swimmer for CLHS. She is a member of the Ft. Wayne Juniors club program.

“Brigitte is a dominant style setter,” said Green. “She has the total package including size and strength that give her an advantage at the net. She is a good blocker and a strong defensive player. Brigitte comes from a strong volleyball area. She has great hands and does a good job of setting a consistent ball.”

All three players signed with the Crimson Tide during the NCAA’s week long early signing period.

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Bama Volleyball Adds Three Signees for 2004

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