Grand Valley State University Athletics

As a Sophomore (2018)
Saw action in 27 matches (25 starts) and 91 total sets…Led the team with 767 assists and 8.43 assists per set as the Lakers primary setter…Was third on the Laker squad with 40 total blocks (30 assisted and 10 solo) and was fourth with 213 total digs (2.34 per set)…Also tallied 23 service aces…Had at least 20 assists in 21 of her 27 appearances and recorded at least 30 helpers 13 different times throughout the season…Recorded a season and career-high 52 assists against Wisconsin-Parkside (Nov. 2) that also saw her tally eight digs an ace and nine kills – which were also a career-high…Assisted on five blocks and tallied her own solo rejection in the first meeting between the Lakers and Rangers (Sept. 15).

As a Freshman (2017)
Played in 10 matches, making one start as a true freshman…Saw action in 18 total sets…Picked up 21 assists and 15 digs in her time on the court…Tallied a new season and career-highs with six assists and 10 digs against Upper Iowa (9/1)…Tallied four assists against both Cedarville (9/2) and Tiffin (9/16).

High School: Prepped at Petoskey High School under head coach Heather Miller…Totaled 652 assists, 342 digs, 148 kills, 52 aces, and 28 blocks in 2016, leading Northmen to 29-9-1 record…Posted 765 assists, 331 digs, 176 kills, 67 aces, and 61 blocks as Petoskey finished 32-11-5 in 2015 season…Received All-Big North Conference Team honors…Named all-region and all-area honoree…Selected as most valuable player of Boyne City and Petoskey Tournaments…Tabbed as Weekly Choice Player of the Year…Served as team captain and received team most valuable player honors…Voted as MIVCA Miss Volleyball nominee, while also garnering AVCA All-American nominee…Played for Inside Out club volleyball and Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy, as she served as team captain for each club…Also played four years of varsity soccer and one season of basketball at Petoskey…Participated in Student Council, Pride Team, and DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America).
 
Personal: Daughter of Mike and Beth Kartes…Enjoys boating, traveling, and hanging out with friends.