Loveland’s Jordan Duzenack following teammate to MCC

The latest MCC volleyball recruit got her taste of McCook when she helped her high school teammate move into Brooks Hall this fall.

Jordan Duzenack, of Thompson Valley High School in Loveland, Colorado, was pretty interested in the MCC volleyball program and wanted to take a closer look at the school and decided to help move her high school teammate, McKenna Crews, into her dorm room on freshman move-in day.

"McKenna had been telling me all about McCook and I thought it sounded like a good fit," she said. "And when I helped her move in, I liked it a lot."

At Thompson Valley, Crews was a libero/setter while Duzenack was a 5-10 outside hitter. The two helped lead the Eagles to a state tournament appearance.

"Since Jordan and McKenna were already teammates she has that connection with our team already," said MCC Coach Hayley Kobza.

"I'm very excited to play with McKenna again," Duzenack said. "She's always known exactly what to say on the court and when."

At Thompson Valley, Duzenack played in 199 sets over three years, compiling 464 kills, 196 digs, 67 total blocks and 29 service aces. During her senior year she had 199 kills (2.3 per set) with a .392 kill percentage, 24 blocks, and 20 digs. During her junior year she was named her school's offensive player of the year award.

In addition she was a member of the track team her freshman year competing in the 100 meter, high jump and 4x100 meter events. 

"My favorite high school memory was the entire experience of competing at the state tournament," she said. "The team bonding, the playing, the pregame rituals, the winning, the parents/coaches, everything."

Academically, she received an academic achievement award for maintaining a grade-point-average higher than 3.50.

"Jordan will be a fun addition to our team," said Kobza. "She has a strong swing, and is a hard worker."