Bullet Shot: Allie Stranick
(Photo courtesy of Gettysburg College Athletics)
By Garrett Glaeser, Staff Writer
With an outstanding weekend performance at the Battlefield Classic, sophomore outside hitter Allie Stranick helped the Bullets volleyball team achieve a second consecutive undefeated 4-0 start to the season.
Leading the Bullets’ offensive attack with a team best 42 kills, Stranick also gave a strong defensive effort with 36 digs. The Bullets took 3-0 sweeps over Gallaudet, Messiah, Penn State Harrisburg, and Meredith this weekend.
As a team, the Bullets look to build on last year’s 20-8 overall and 5-5 conference finish.
Stranick finds herself in a position of leadership on a team that only has one senior, stating, “Since we don’t have any captains, I feel like I can be more of a non-vocal leader, [by] setting a good example.”
So far, Stranick has set that example with four great statistical performances on both offense and defense. Stranick is looking forward to a sophomore season in which she hopes to improve on last year’s Honorable Mention award last year.
All-Centennial accolades are very much in reach for Stranick who is surrounded by a team that thrives on high energy, consistency, and momentum.
“Coach always talks about giving that extra 1%,” said Stranick. The extra 1%, a team mantra for this 2018 season, has so far produced a winning streak that the Bullets hope to continue with the upcoming Lycoming Tournament on September 7-8.
