University of Houston Athletics
Houston Volleyball Signs Abbie Jackson
11/20/2018 10:41:00 AM | Volleyball
Becomes the third signing of 2019 class
HOUSTON – With the departure of a trio of players at the end of the 2018 campaign, University of Houston Volleyball head coach Kaddie Platt has signed Abbie Jackson to a National Letter of Intent for the 2019 season.
"I'm really excited about the 2019 class," Platt said. "They are talented, physical and have played high-level volleyball. In this class, we have speed, athleticism, great volleyball IQ and competitiveness. Above all, they are hard-working, competitive and people of great character. I am excited about our future."
One of Platt's goals with this signing class was to get physical, high-level volleyball players to help compete in the competitive American Athletic Conference. Below is a breakdown of the Cougar signee as well as an in-depth look at to what Platt believes Jackson will bring to the table.
Abbie Jackson | Club: Puget Sound Volleyball Academy | Outside Hitter | Charles Wright Academy | University Place, Wash. | 6'0''
Platt on Jackson: "Abbie is a six-rotation outside hitter with a great arm swing, a variety of shots, a strong block and great ball control. She plays with great determination and is fiercely competitive. We are excited about her immediate contributions she will have to the program."
A three-time Nisqually League MVP … Led her team to a league championship in 2015, 2017-2018 … Won back-to-back district championships from 2017-18 … Named to the All-Area team three times … Awarded Maxpreps All-American honors as a freshman … Holds the all-time kills and hitting percentage record at Charles Wright … Qualified for the Junior National Championships with her club in each of the past six years … Also competes for the basketball team at Charles Wright … Daughter of Thom and Laurie Jackson … Organized a fundraiser for Hydrocephalus to honor her coach's daughter, in which she has raised over $15,000 over the past four years.
