Hart, @NKUNorseVB welcome three in class of 2021

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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Coming off of the 2019 Horizon League Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance, Northern Kentucky volleyball head coach Liz Hart welcomes a highly-decorated trio as the class of 2021. Joy Banks, Sequoia Hunt and Lucy Cluxton are set to join the Norse in Fall 2021

“Our 2021 class is loaded with very talented, high-level athletes,” said Hart. “We can’t wait to add them with our returners to see what they will achieve!”

Joy Banks

  • A native of Macedonia, Ohio, Banks comes to NKU following a prep career at Nordonia High School
  • The outside hitter was recently named to the Under Armour All-America Honorable Mention Team, OHSVCA All-Ohio Division 1 First Team and highlighted the Suburban League First Team as the league’s Player of the Year
  • Banks eclipsed the 1,000-kill plateau as Nordonia’s all-time kills leader with 1,254 terminations
  • While Banks’ numbers improved all four years as a Knight, she saved her best season for last, averaging 5.7 kills per set while hitting .401 and contributing 3.5 digs per set as a senior

Hart on Banks

Joy is a polished six-rotation outside with a wide range of shots and a very powerful arm.  She has competed on a nationally-ranked club team for multiple years and is used to being the go-to hitter in pressure situations. Joy’s many accomplishments and awards reflect her obvious talent.

Sequoia Hunt

  • The 5-foot-10 middle blocker hails from Oldham County High School and Buckner, Kentucky
  • Hunt is the 2020 KVCA Eighth-Region Player of the Year and a KVCA All-State Honorable Mention recipient
  • She registered 113 kills behind a .330 hitting percentage and 27 blocks in Oldham County’s 12 match season this fall
  • Hunt also garnered recognition as a KHSAA Academic All-State Honorable Mention honoree

Hart on Hunt

We are excited to recruit a middle like Sequoia. In our program, we value the ability to run one-foot attacks and quick sets which are two of Sequoia’s strongest attributes. Sequoia’s club training has helped her compete at a high level nationally.

Lucy Cluxton

  • With a Norse heritage that runs deep, Cluxton comes to NKU following an exceptional career at Seton High School in Cincinnati
  • The 5-foot-9 defensive specialist/libero is a team captain that also earned second team all-GGCL and third-team all-district honors
  • In her senior campaign, she amassed 191 digs, 187 kills and 44 aces
  • Cluxton is the daughter of NKU Hall of Famers Paul Cluxton and Katie (Kelsey) Cluxton, both of whom played basketball for the Norse

Hart on Cluxton

Lucy is a fierce competitor with a lot of drive. Lucy’s athleticism helps her be a gritty defender, reliable passer and aggressive server. We are excited to add more Norse legacy to the volleyball program. 

 

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