Rehr Adds Two for 2020

HOUSTON – The University of Houston Volleyball program added rising junior outside hitter Kortlyn Henderson and rising sophomore setter Sequoia Wattles to its 2020 roster, head coach David Rehr announced Friday.

"We couldn't be more excited to have truly extraordinary volleyball players and even better people join our program," Rehr said. "The skillset that both Kortlyn and Sequoia possess will add even more depth to our already talented roster."

Below is an in-depth look on Henderson and Wattles, as well as what Rehr believes each one will bring to the table.

KORTLYN HENDERSON
Outside Hitter
Waco, Texas
Iowa Western CC

REHR ON HENDERSON
"Kortlyn is an experienced attacker who has already played at the highest level at a two-year college. She was heavily recruited by other schools and we're happy that she chose Houston to continue to her career and earn her degree."

PRIOR TO HOUSTON
Averaged 3.95 kills per set in her two years at Iowa Western CC, including a 4.31 average in 2019, which led the Reivers to a 31-10 record and a fifth-place finish at the NJCAA National Tournament … Made an appearance on the NJCAA All-Tournament team in 2018 … A two-time captain at University High School in Waco, Texas, where she was named to the All-District First Team in 2015 and 2016 … Holds her high school's record for most kills in a single match (32) and a season (455) … Ranked in the top-250 at the PrepVolleyball Senior Ace … Runner-up for the Wendy's High School Heisman selection in 2016 …

PERSONAL
Daughter of Alvin Mercadel and Kimberly Henderson … Has an older brother, Kevin Thomas, who played basketball at Tulane … Lists her mom as here biggest influence … Majoring in psychology, with hopes to become a sports psychologist in the future … Enjoys reading, drawing and painting in her free time.

SEQUOIA WATTLES
Setter
Hermosa Beach, Calif.
University of Miami

REHR ON WATTLES
"Sequoia brings us a new setter who can help run our offense. With her extensive volleyball background, she'll be able to compete right away, which will make everyone around her better."

PRIOR TO HOUSTON
Competed at the University of Miami her freshman season, having served as the starting setter in the season-opener against Missouri … Dished out a career-high 41 assists in the four-set match against the Tigers … Played for SG Elite and Seal Beach Volleyball Clubs, having led her teams to multiple Junior Nationals bids and national qualifier placements … Graduated Manhattan Beach High School with Summa Cum Laude honors.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Frank and Julie Wattles … Her dad, Frank, swam for USC … Has an aunt and uncle who played volleyball at San Diego State … Majoring in business and marketing, with hopes to pursue a career in marketing … Lists her mom as her biggest influence … Enjoys playing beach volleyball in her free time.

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