Lakewood’s Erin Gillcrist. (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)
Last fall, as a sophomore, Erin Gillcrist helped Lakewood volleyball reach the Class 5A regional round. Now, just before her junior season begins, Gillcrist has already made collegiate plans.
On Monday, Gillcrist announced her commitment to San Diego State over Twitter:
Beyond excited to announce my commitment to San Diego State University❤ pic.twitter.com/DXL6gAJCcV
— EGilly (@eringillcrist) August 10, 2015
Gillcrist, an opposite and outside hitter, had 155 kills (2.3 per set) and 72 total digs last season. She was also on the Tigers’ varsity team as a freshman, recording 36 kills.
Lakewood was 13-12 last season. Two years ago, the Tigers went 17-8.
San Diego State, a member of the Mountain West Conference, went 14-15 last season. The Aztecs have Overland graduate Ciara Brown on the roster this season as a senior.
Gillcrist is the sixth known volleyball player from the 2017 class to make her college choice.