2017 Volleyball Roster
Roster
Gray, Laura Rose
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Jersey Number 25
Laura Rose Gray
- Position:
- MB
- Height:
- 6-3
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School/Previous School:
- Hallsville HS
- Hometown:
- Hallsville, TX
Bio
Records/ Notes
Tied for eighth for most block assists as a freshman (61) … Earned 18 block solos her freshman season to be in a three-way tie at sixth for most block solos as a freshman … Holds the fifth-place spot for most total blocks as a freshman (79)
2018 (Sophomore)
Appeared in 9 matches and 17 sets … Tallied 14 kills and 5.0 total blocks
2017 (Freshman)
Tied for eighth for most block assists as a freshman with 61 … Earned 18 block solos to tie for fifth in most solo blocks by a freshman … Holds the fifth-place spot for most total blocks as a freshman with 79 … Finished the season fourth on the team with 163 kills … Led her team in total blocks this season with 79.0 … Finished fourth among her fellow Bulldogs with 213 points on the season in 111 sets played … Had a career-high 12.5 points and 11 kills in four sets against Ole Miss (Nov. 5)
High School/Club
A dominant middle in the state of Texas who was instrumental in the Hallsville High School Ladycats, led by coach Cara Collum, capturing three-straight district and bi-district championships … By the end of her career, she had established herself as one of top blockers in HHS history … The 2014 season saw her earn 147 kills and a .266 hitting percentage, while garnering 98 blocks in route to capturing her first All-District honor and landing on the honorable mention team … Her play was crucial in the Lady cats capturing their first of three-straight 5A District and Bi-District titles … Had a monster 2015 campaign as she was twice named to all-tournament teams and earned All-District First Team laurels behind a career-high 345 kills, a .448 clip and 98 blocks … Followed up her junior season with 191 kills, a .309 hitting percentage and 80 blocks in her final go-around, once again making her way to All-District First Team honors and being named the 5A District Most Valuable Blocker … Along with her numerous all-district honors, she was also named the Ladycat Top Blocker in all three seasons on the varsity level … When not starring on the court for HHS, she was putting on a show for the East Texas Juniors club, playing for coach Ronda Shirley … Her athletic ability stretches beyond the volleyball court, as she has been a star for the HHS track and field program … In her time as a Ladycat, she placed in shot put, the 4x200 meter relay, 4x4 meter relay and the triple jump … Also made her community a passion, dedicating countless hours to serving those around her … Was a peer tutor in the Life Skills class at HHS and very active in church activities, including a mission trip to serve the inner city of Dallas
Personal
Born Laura Rose Gray on April 7, 1999 in Baton Rouge, La. … Daughter of Jonathan and Candice Gray … Has two siblings, Lily and Brooks … Major is undeclared
Why MSU?
“My ultimate dream has been to play for an SEC school. I love MSU’s small-town atmosphere and the unbelievable school spirit. I am so thankful to God for how He made this all come together.”
Tied for eighth for most block assists as a freshman (61) … Earned 18 block solos her freshman season to be in a three-way tie at sixth for most block solos as a freshman … Holds the fifth-place spot for most total blocks as a freshman (79)
2018 (Sophomore)
Appeared in 9 matches and 17 sets … Tallied 14 kills and 5.0 total blocks
2017 (Freshman)
Tied for eighth for most block assists as a freshman with 61 … Earned 18 block solos to tie for fifth in most solo blocks by a freshman … Holds the fifth-place spot for most total blocks as a freshman with 79 … Finished the season fourth on the team with 163 kills … Led her team in total blocks this season with 79.0 … Finished fourth among her fellow Bulldogs with 213 points on the season in 111 sets played … Had a career-high 12.5 points and 11 kills in four sets against Ole Miss (Nov. 5)
High School/Club
A dominant middle in the state of Texas who was instrumental in the Hallsville High School Ladycats, led by coach Cara Collum, capturing three-straight district and bi-district championships … By the end of her career, she had established herself as one of top blockers in HHS history … The 2014 season saw her earn 147 kills and a .266 hitting percentage, while garnering 98 blocks in route to capturing her first All-District honor and landing on the honorable mention team … Her play was crucial in the Lady cats capturing their first of three-straight 5A District and Bi-District titles … Had a monster 2015 campaign as she was twice named to all-tournament teams and earned All-District First Team laurels behind a career-high 345 kills, a .448 clip and 98 blocks … Followed up her junior season with 191 kills, a .309 hitting percentage and 80 blocks in her final go-around, once again making her way to All-District First Team honors and being named the 5A District Most Valuable Blocker … Along with her numerous all-district honors, she was also named the Ladycat Top Blocker in all three seasons on the varsity level … When not starring on the court for HHS, she was putting on a show for the East Texas Juniors club, playing for coach Ronda Shirley … Her athletic ability stretches beyond the volleyball court, as she has been a star for the HHS track and field program … In her time as a Ladycat, she placed in shot put, the 4x200 meter relay, 4x4 meter relay and the triple jump … Also made her community a passion, dedicating countless hours to serving those around her … Was a peer tutor in the Life Skills class at HHS and very active in church activities, including a mission trip to serve the inner city of Dallas
Personal
Born Laura Rose Gray on April 7, 1999 in Baton Rouge, La. … Daughter of Jonathan and Candice Gray … Has two siblings, Lily and Brooks … Major is undeclared
Why MSU?
“My ultimate dream has been to play for an SEC school. I love MSU’s small-town atmosphere and the unbelievable school spirit. I am so thankful to God for how He made this all come together.”
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