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Katie Floyd, a four-sport athlete for the Swanton Lady Bulldogs, has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her education and athletic career at Ohio Northern University (ONU) where she will play volleyball in the Fall and compete on the track team in the Spring.  A four-year starter on the varsity volleyball team, Katie also plays basketball, softball and throws discus and shot in track field events.

“I’m very excited for Katie.  She’s been a four-year player for me and for her to get to play a game she loves, I can’t be any happier for her,” said Kyle Boer, long-time Head Volleyball Coach at Swanton.  “She’s done a lot for our program.  Her game has grown every year.  The last two years she played defense in the back row and she has been a force for us in the front row.  She has been a big weapon for us.  It’s going to be a tough day when we don’t have her anymore.”

In addition to playing for the Lady Bulldogs, Katie has been playing club volleyball in the “off season” and honing her skills since the sixth grade, a choice her father, Scott, says has helped develop her overall ability.  “My recommendation is (to play club) for any young girl coming up through the ranks and has a passion for the sport, any sport for that matter.  As long as you love it and put in the time and effort, what you put in, you get out,” said Mr. Floyd.

Playing a sport in college is always challenging and playing two sports will be even more so, but Katie also excels in the classroom as evidenced by her membership in the National Honor Society.  Like many incoming Freshmen, she is currently undecided about a course of study, but she is happy about choosing ONU and the Lady Polar Bear athletic program.

“The people there are very welcoming and I just had a great experience visiting there,” said Katie explaining her college decision.  It’s such a good school and it feels like family there.  I’m excited.”

Katie is also very appreciative of her experiences playing for the Lady Bulldogs.  “I’ve had a very great coaching staff that has helped me progress my abilities.  They always want what is best for me and they have helped me achieve this step in my life,” she said.

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Picture below: Katie Floyd signs with coaches Ryan Boer (left) and Kyle Boer (right). Back Row: Parents Scott and Kim, brother Derek and grandparents Kathy and Hal Yunker