Welcome to Thunder Volleyball!
The Thunder competes in the 18-team Minnesota Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) and is one of seven teams in Northern Division. Our conference is recognized as one of the strongest NJCAA Division III conferences in the nation.
If you are interested in being a member of the Thunder Volleyball team, contact Laura Sylvester via email to lsylvester@fdltcc.edu, or by calling 218-879-0822. You can also click the link below, check the box for volleyball, and fill in any pertinent information about yourself and your accomplishments and we will contact you regarding your interest in attending Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College and playing for the Thunder.
Inquiry form/Request for Information
| Date | Opponent | Site | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, August 30 | Central Lakes College | Away | L, 3-0 (25-7, 25-8, 27-10) |
| Wednesday, August 30 | Oak Hills Christian College (at Central Lakes College) | Away | L, 3-1 (22-25, 26-24, 22-25, 22-25) |
| Wednesday, September 6 | Rainy River Community College | Away | L, 3-0 (25-19, 25-14, 25-17) |
| Wednesday, September 13 | Itasca Community College | Home | L, 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-17) |
| Wednesday, September 20 | Northland Technical & Community College | Home | L, 3-0 (25-11, 25-11, 25-18) |
| Friday, September 22 | Vermilion Community College | Home | W, 3-0 (25-19, 25-10, 25-11) |
| Saturday, September 23 | Mesabi Range Technical & Community College | Home | L, 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-9) |
| Wednesday, September 27 | Central Lakes College | Home | L, 3-0 (25-8, 25-10, 25-16) |
| Monday, October 2 | Gogebic Community College | Home | L, 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-13) |
| Wednesday, October 4 | Itasca Community College | Away | L. 3-0 (25-11, 25-8, 25-12) |
| Friday, October 6 | Rainy River Community College | Home | L, 3-1 (12-25, 25-23, 14-25, 1-25) |
| Saturday, October 7 | Hibbing Community College | Away | L, 3-0 (25-16, 25-8, 25-7) |
| Wednesday, October 11 | Northland Technical & Community College | Away | L, 3-0 (25-9, 25-13 25-5) |
| Saturday, October 14 | Hibbing Community College | Home | L, 3-0 (25-21, 25-11, 25-15) |
| Tuesday, October 17 | Vermilion Community College | Away | W, 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 26-24) |
| Friday, October 27 | Mesabi Range Technical & Community College | Away | L, 3-0 (8-25, 16-25, 16-25) |
| # | Player | Position | Hometown | High School | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 |  |
Courtney Ableiter | Outside Hitter | Carlton, MN | Carlton High School | Sophomore | |
| 14 |  |
Taylor Anderson | Defense Specialist | Cloquet, MN | Carlton High School | Freshman | |
| 19 |  |
Ashley Barnes | Defense Specialist | Barnum, MN | Barnum High School | Sophomore | |
| 2 |  |
Brooklyn Frear | Right Side Blocker | Duluth, MN | Harbor City International | Sophomore | |
| 18 |  |
Kayla Jackson | Outside Hitter | Sawyer, MN | South Ridge High School | Freshman | |
| 7 |  |
Lyric Johnson | Outside Hitter | Silver Bay, MN | William M. Kelley High School | Sophomore | |
| 17 |  |
Gloria Kingbird | Setter | Barnum, MN | Carlton High School | Freshman | |
| 13 |  |
Naazhe LaPrairie | Setter | Cloquet, MN | Fond du Lac Ojibwe School | Freshman | |
| 11 |  |
Shana Laveau | Middle Hitter | Wrenshall, MN | Wrenshall High School | Freshman | |
| 10 |  |
Sam Lorenz | Middle Hitter | Cloquet, MN | Cloquet Senior High School | Sophomore | |
| 15 |  |
Tia Moore | Outside Hitter | Stevens Point, WI | Stevens Point Area Senior High School | Freshman | |
| 8 |  |
Tatianna Zimmerman | Outside Hitter | Culver, MN | South Ridge High School | Sophomore |
| Coach | Coaching Position | Years with Team | Hometown | Experience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Laura Sylvester | Head Coach | Seven | Alborn, MN | 10 years coaching |
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Katrina Hough | Assistant Coach | Thunder Volleyball Alum | Carlton, MN | 10 years coaching and playing experience |
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Charlene Heule | Athletic Trainer | Seven | Cloquet, MN | MS, ATC, ATR |
| Season | Player | Hometown | Honor/Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Courtney Ableiter | Carlton, MN | MCAC All-Academic Team Honors |
| 2017 | Brooklyn Frear | Duluth, MN | MCAC All-Academic Team Honors |
| 2017 | Lyric Johnson | Silver Bay, MN | MCAC All-Academic Team Honors |
| 2017 | Shana Laveau | Wrenshall, MN | MCAC All-Academic Team Honors |
| 2017 | Samantha Lorenz | Cloquet, MN | MCAC All-Academic Team Honors |
| 2017 | Tatianna Zimmerman | Culver, MN | MCAC All-Academic Team Honors |
| 2017 | Tatianna Zimmerman | Culver, MN | MCAC All-Northern Division Second Team |
| 2017 | Tatianna Zimmerman | Culver, MN | MCAC Northern Division, Defensive Player of the Week |
| 2016 | Courtney Ableiter | Carlton, MN | MCAC State Academic Award |
| 2016 | Brooklyn Frear | Duluth, MN | MCAC State Academic Award |
| 2016 | Lyric Johnson | Silver Bay, MN | MCAC State Academic Award |
| 2016 | Tatianna Zimmerman | Culver, MN | MCAC State Academic Award |
| 2015 | Samantha Lorenz | Cloquet, MN | MCAC State Academic Award |
| 2015 | Drewez Budreau | Cloquet, MN | MCAC State Academic Award |
| 2012 | Makayleigh Cahoon | Tamarack, MN | MCAC State Academic Award |
| 2012 | Kourtney Karppinen | Brookston, MN | MCAC Northern All-Division Second Team |
| 2012 | Kaitlyn Psick | Saginaw, MN | MCAC Northern Division, Setter of the Week |
| 2012 | Kourtney Karppinen | Brookston, MN | MCAC Northern Division, All-Around Player of the Week |
| 2011 | Rachel Sanda | Cloquet, MN | Libero of the Week |
| 2011 | Rachel Sanda | Cloquet, MN | Libero of the Week |
| 2010 | Rachel Sanda | Cloquet, MN | MCAC Northern Division, Libero of the Week |
| 2010 | Holly Nelson | Wrenshall, MN | MCAC Northern Division, Hitter of the Week |
| 2010 | Katrina Anderson | Carlton, MN | MCAC State Academic Award |
| 2010 | Rita Aspinwall | Elk River, MN | MCAC State Academic Award |
| 2010 | Holly Nelson | Wrenshall, MN | MCAC State Academic Award |
| 2010 | Rachel Sanda | Cloquet, MN | MCAC State Academic Award |
| 2009 | Jenny Pederson | Saginaw, MN | MCAC Northern Division, Libero of the Week |
| Season | Record | Team Honors |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2-14/2-12 | |
| 2016 | 0-17 | |
| 2015 | 0-17 | |
| 2014 | 0-0 | No team fielded this season |
| 2013 | 0-17/0-14 | |
| 2012 | 3–13/2–12 | |
| 2011 | 3–20/1–13 | |
| 2010 | 0-15 | |
| 2009 | 2-14 |
| Category | Statistic | Player | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kills (Season) | 197 | Holly Nelson | 2011 |
| Digs (Season) | 441 | Rachel Sanda | 2011 |
| Blocks (Season) | 58 | Holly Nelson | 2011 |
| Set Assists (Season) | 438 | Rita Aspinwall | 2011 |
| Ace Serves (Season) | 38 | Amber Gregg | 2011 |
| Kills (Match) | 25 | Kourtney Karppinen (vs. Vermilion, 9/11/12) | 2012 |
| Digs (Match) | 40 | Rachel Sanda (vs. Anoka Ramsey, 10/1/11) | 2011 |
| Blocks (Match) | 6 (tie) | Holly Nelson (2010) and Marita Yellowhammer (vs. Vermilion, 9/11/12) and Kourtney Karppinen (vs. Gogebic, 9/17/12) | 2010/2012/2012 |
| Set Assists (Match) | 44 | Kaitlyn Psick (vs. Vermilion, 9/11/12) | 2012 |
| Ace Serves (Match) | 9 | Amber Gregg (vs. Oak Hills Christian College) | 2011 |
