2017 Volleyball Roster
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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
Records/ Notes
Tied for eighth for most block assists as a freshman (61) โฆ Earned 18 block solos her freshman season to be in a three-way tie at sixth for most block solos as a freshman โฆ Holds the fifth-place spot for most total blocks as a freshman (79)
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2018 (Sophomore)
Appeared in 9 matches and 17 sets โฆ Tallied 14 kills and 5.0 total blocks
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2017 (Freshman)
Tied for eighth for most block assists as a freshman with 61 โฆ Earned 18 block solos to tie for fifth in most solo blocks by a freshman โฆ Holds the fifth-place spot for most total blocks as a freshman with 79 โฆ Finished the season fourth on the team with 163 kills โฆ Led her team in total blocks this season with 79.0 โฆ Finished fourth among her fellow Bulldogs with 213 points on the season in 111 sets played โฆ Had a career-high 12.5 points and 11 kills in four sets against Ole Miss (Nov. 5)
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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 โฆ By the end of her career, she had established herself as one of top blockers in HHS history โฆ 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 โฆ Her play was crucial in the Lady cats capturing their first of three-straight 5A District and Bi-District titles โฆ 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 โฆ 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 โฆ Along with her numerous all-district honors, she was also named the Ladycat Top Blocker in all three seasons on the varsity level โฆ 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 โฆ Her athletic ability stretches beyond the volleyball court, as she has been a star for the HHS track and field program โฆ In her time as a Ladycat, she placed in shot put, the 4x200 meter relay, 4x4 meter relay and the triple jump โฆ Also made her community a passion, dedicating countless hours to serving those around her โฆ 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
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Personal
Born Laura Rose Gray on April 7, 1999 in Baton Rouge, La. โฆ Daughter of Jonathan and Candice Gray โฆ Has two siblings, Lily and Brooks โฆ Major is undeclared
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Why MSU?
โMy ultimate dream has been to play for an SEC school. I love MSUโs small-town atmosphere and the unbelievable school spirit. I am so thankful to God for how He made this all come together.โ
Tied for eighth for most block assists as a freshman (61) โฆ Earned 18 block solos her freshman season to be in a three-way tie at sixth for most block solos as a freshman โฆ Holds the fifth-place spot for most total blocks as a freshman (79)
ย
2018 (Sophomore)
Appeared in 9 matches and 17 sets โฆ Tallied 14 kills and 5.0 total blocks
ย
2017 (Freshman)
Tied for eighth for most block assists as a freshman with 61 โฆ Earned 18 block solos to tie for fifth in most solo blocks by a freshman โฆ Holds the fifth-place spot for most total blocks as a freshman with 79 โฆ Finished the season fourth on the team with 163 kills โฆ Led her team in total blocks this season with 79.0 โฆ Finished fourth among her fellow Bulldogs with 213 points on the season in 111 sets played โฆ Had a career-high 12.5 points and 11 kills in four sets against Ole Miss (Nov. 5)
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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 โฆ By the end of her career, she had established herself as one of top blockers in HHS history โฆ 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 โฆ Her play was crucial in the Lady cats capturing their first of three-straight 5A District and Bi-District titles โฆ 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 โฆ 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 โฆ Along with her numerous all-district honors, she was also named the Ladycat Top Blocker in all three seasons on the varsity level โฆ 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 โฆ Her athletic ability stretches beyond the volleyball court, as she has been a star for the HHS track and field program โฆ In her time as a Ladycat, she placed in shot put, the 4x200 meter relay, 4x4 meter relay and the triple jump โฆ Also made her community a passion, dedicating countless hours to serving those around her โฆ 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
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Personal
Born Laura Rose Gray on April 7, 1999 in Baton Rouge, La. โฆ Daughter of Jonathan and Candice Gray โฆ Has two siblings, Lily and Brooks โฆ Major is undeclared
ย
Why MSU?
โMy ultimate dream has been to play for an SEC school. I love MSUโs small-town atmosphere and the unbelievable school spirit. I am so thankful to God for how He made this all come together.โ
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