Iowa Lakes CC Volleyball Coach Mike Turnbull announced that the Lakers have signed right side hitter Hope Serrano out of Apple Valley, CA.

Hope, a 5'9" senior RSH at Apple Valley H.S., is a two year letter winner and also, currently a team captain on her Horizon Club team. On the court Hope brings extensive high school and club level experience. Hope also brings plenty of accolades and community service credit off the court. FFA member, Community Service Award 100+ hours [Town of Apple Valley], Teen Zone/Animal Shelter 100+ volunteer hours [Town of Apple Valley] and served as President & Ambassador for the San Bernardino County Fair.

Coach Turnbull has this to say about Hope, "We are excited to have Hope join our volleyball program and the Iowa Lakes community. I am very impressed with her passion on and off the court and the vision and plan she has for her future. I am thankful that Hope and her family have taken the leap of faith to take the huge step of coming to Iowa from southern California to continue her academic and athletic career. I like the fact that she will bring so much to the table besides just her volleyball skills. She brings the qualities of leadership, service, passion and commitment to success. All qualities we want in the young ladies in our program."

Hope will be joining three other incoming freshmen volleyball players in the Veterinary Tech program on the Emmetsburg campus.                                     

When asked why she chose Iowa Lakes, Hope answered, "Coming to Iowa Lakes allows me the opportunity to study what I love and continue to play volleyball for the next two years."

PHOTO: Photo of Hope Serrano attached.

MEDIA: For more information, please contact Head Volleyball Coach Mike Turnbull at (712) 362-8375 or the Iowa Lakes sports information office at (712) 362-7928.