November 14, 2011
"As a coach, you're always looking for a complete volleyball player, someone that's dynamic, has leadership and can put up big numbers both offensively and defensively," Finley said. "VCU is fortunate to have Saige Gallop become a part of our program, as she is the complete package."
A 6-foot outside and right side hitter, Gallop is enjoying an outstanding senior season with Francis Parker. Coached by Luis Cuatok, the Lancers are 26-9 this season behind Gallop's 4.3 kills per set. The 17-year-old star is hitting .442 and has also supplied 270 digs and 26 service aces. A three-year captain, Gallop led Francis Parker to second place at the Fall Classic earlier this season.
Gallop is also a member of the nationally-recognized Coast Volleyball Club, where she plays under the direction of Coach Ozhan Bahrambeygui. This year alone, Coast has booked four top-five finishes, including a team championship at the MLK Speakeasy Tournament. Coast's 17s squad is ranked 16th nationally by PrepVolleyball.com.
The daughter of Otis and Melissa Gallop, Saige plans to major in biology.
RAMS ADD GALLOP DURING EARLY SIGNING PERIOD
RICHMOND, Va. – California prep standout Saige Gallop signed a National Letter of Intent with Virginia Commonwealth University during the early signing period last week, Head Coach James Finley announced Monday.
Gallop, a senior at Francis Parker High School in San Diego, is the 34-ranked recruit out of the state of California and the 164th-ranked player overall, according to MaxPreps.com. She was also named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA) High School All-America Watch List prior to this season.
"As a coach, you're always looking for a complete volleyball player, someone that's dynamic, has leadership and can put up big numbers both offensively and defensively," Finley said. "VCU is fortunate to have Saige Gallop become a part of our program, as she is the complete package."
A 6-foot outside and right side hitter, Gallop is enjoying an outstanding senior season with Francis Parker. Coached by Luis Cuatok, the Lancers are 26-9 this season behind Gallop's 4.3 kills per set. The 17-year-old star is hitting .442 and has also supplied 270 digs and 26 service aces. A three-year captain, Gallop led Francis Parker to second place at the Fall Classic earlier this season.
Gallop is also a member of the nationally-recognized Coast Volleyball Club, where she plays under the direction of Coach Ozhan Bahrambeygui. This year alone, Coast has booked four top-five finishes, including a team championship at the MLK Speakeasy Tournament. Coast's 17s squad is ranked 16th nationally by PrepVolleyball.com.
The daughter of Otis and Melissa Gallop, Saige plans to major in biology.
