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Crestview senior Abbey Emch signed an agreement to continue her academic and volleyball careers the University of Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Pictured are (from left) sister Molly Emch, father Don Emch, Abbey Emch and mother Gretchen Emch. The first-team All-Ohioan powered the Rebels with 508 kills, a 58.4% kill rate, a .501 hit percentage, 64 aces, 201 service points, 37 blocks, 237 digs and five assists in her senior season in which the Rebels qualified for the regional tournament for the sixth straight season. The Rebels were 102-6 in Emch's four years on the floor and she had 1,577 kills, a 53.6% kill rate, a .501 hit percentage, 206 aces, 791 points, 317 blocks, 732 digs and 32 assists in 338 career sets. Emch will pursue a degree in exercise science.
The University of Pittsburgh is currently ranked No. 1 in the country and is 23-1. The Panthers have won a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference title the last two seasons and have been NCAA tournament semifinalists each of the last three seasons. Pitt volleyball coach Dan Fisher had high praise for Emch. "Abbey is someone that we couldn't be more excited to officially welcome to our tea," Fisher said. "We have known her for a long time, and she has grown up around our program. Abbey is someone we expect to flourish right away in our gym. She is a great blocker, has the ability to score, and has experience in all of the front row positions. We know she is going to be a big impact player on our program." (Submitted Photo)