EP volleyball player, Claire Reymer gathered with family and friends last Thursday in the Erie High School Media Center to sign a letter of intent to play volleyball next fall for the Sauk Valley Community College Skyhawks. The middle blocker helped lead the Panthers to a 26-10 season last fall and earned TRAC All-Conference Honorable Mention recognition. She also earned the “Teammate Award” at the team’s post season banquet.
Reymer said early in her high school career she had not considered playing at the next level but those feelings changed during her senior year. “I enjoyed my final season of high school ball so much I decided I wanted to play at the next level. After the season ended, coach Howell (SVCC) contacted coach Heather (Bruns) and asked if I had signed to play with anyone. Since I hadn’t, she sent him my information and he contacted me and we worked it out.”
Sauk Coach, Jay Howell is excited to add Reymer to his roster. “We are thrilled to have Claire join our program! E-P had a very successful 25 win season last fall, and Claire had a lot to do with that. I am very impressed with Claire’s game, and I am confident that she will continue to be an impact player at the next level! Congratulations to Claire, her family and her coaches – Welcome to Sauk!”
Reymer has competed in club and school volleyball since middle school and has thrown the shot and discus in track all through high school. She began playing club ball with the Prophetstown Orange Crush and moved on to play for No Limits based in Sterling. “Since I’ve been on a club team I know going into a new program is scary at first but I am excited to go play with the girls at Sauk,” added the signee.
The senior honor student is looking forward to joining the Skyhawk program, which has qualified for the NJCAA National Tournament seven of the last ten seasons. She is interested in getting into an athletic training program saying she has always liked human anatomy and biology.
EP coach, Heather Bruns said she is proud to send another EP Panther volleyball player to the college level. “We are so excited that Claire is taking the next step in her volleyball career and playing at Sauk. Claire is an athlete that every coach wants in the gym. She works hard and excels at whatever she puts her mind to. She always has a smile on her face and is able to push through times of adversity head first. I am so excited to see the level of her play rise even more at Sauk!”
Claire is the daughter of Amanda and Adam Reymer of Erie and sister to EHS freshman Caleb.
