Wingate University Athletics

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2019 (SOPHOMORE)

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• Appeared in 29 matches, making 18 starts as a sophomore
• Compiled 1.67 kills per set, hitting .112
• Registered 139 kills on teh season, adding 59 digs and 37 blocks
• Followed a seven-kill, three-block effort against Coker with six kills and three blocks at Catawba
• Piled up 11 kills and four digs agaisnt UNC Pembroke
• Hit .250 with 11 kills, three digs and two blocks at Carson-Newman
• Registered 11 kills in teh sweep over Catawba
• Had eight kills in the Tusculum sweep
• Notched seven kills, four digs and two blocks in the sweep at Mars Hill
• Collected 10 kills, three digs and a block against Augusta in the NCAA Tournament 

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2018 (FRESHMAN)

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• Appeared in 21 matches in her first season at Wingate, making 10 starts
• Averaged 1.52 kills per set, hitting .132
• Had 82 kills on the year, adding 29 digs, 18 blocks and two aces
• Registered five kills in her collegiate debut against Winston-Salem State
• Hit .438 with seven kills against Converse, adding four digs
• Registered seven kills against Newberry, hitting .400
• Piled up nine kills and three digs against Catawba, hitting .389
• Followed a seven-kill effort at LMU with eight kills against Queens
• Collected six kills at Coker
• Hit .308 with four kills and three blocks against Coker 

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PERSONAL

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• Full name is Reese Gabrielle Blackley
• Born on March 17, 2000
• Born in Marietta, Georgia
• Daughter of Rodney and Sharon Blackley
• Majoring in Political Science
• Favorite Athlete is Kerri Walsh Jennings
• Favorite sports team is UGA Football
• Favorite movie is Mamma Mia
• Favorite TV show is Dynasty
• Favorite food is all seafood
• Most memorable sports moment is hosting the SouthEast Regional Tournament my freshman year and winning it to advance to the Elite Eight
• Favorite sport to play other than volleyball is Basketball
• Person or people who I admire the most are those who deleop through adversity
• Something people don't know about me I love to paint
• Nickname: Reese's Pieces
• Favorite Quote: "Jesus replied, 'You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand'" - John 13:7

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PRIOR TO WINGATE

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Blackley was a four-time 1st Team All-Area selection at Alexander High School, where she was also the three-time County Player of the Year...A first team All-State selection as a senior, Blackley ranked second in the state with a .526 hitting percentage while also earning Area MVP honors...The three-year team captain was named the team's MVP each of her final three seasons...A four-time Scholar-Athlete, she was a Board Scholar, FBLA president, Superintendent Scholar and a member of the NSHSS...Board of Education student spotlight for athletic and academic success in 2016...Was also a member of the track team...Played club volleyball for Tsunami Volleyball Club...Was on the USAV freshman phenom list.

Why Reese Chose Wingate:
"I chose Wingate because it felt like home and like a place where I can thrive as a player and student. After visiting the team and meeting Coach Collier I knew that Wingate was for me because of the family-like atmosphere that provided friendly competition and success for the girls. Coach Collier is an highly-respected and decorated coach and I know that by playing for him I will reach my potential with his guidance. Having the opportunity to play with girls and a coach who enjoys the game as much as I do will be exciting. I can’t wait to join the Volleyball family and play for Coach Collier next year!"

Collier: 
"Reese had a solid background as a successful club and high school player in the Atlanta area. She is learning and making progress every day, and will be in a position to work her way into making a contribution this season and will be well-positioned to be a key factor at the outside hitter position the future here."

CAREER STATISTICS

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• Kills (career-high): 482 (15, 11.6.21 vs Lenoir-Rhyne)
• Assists (career-high): 16 (2, 10.22.19 at Coker)
• Service aces (career-high): 5 (1, 5 times, most recent: 10.15.21 at UVA Wise)
• Digs (career-high): 165 (6, 2 times, most recent: 10.15.21 at UVA Wise)
• Blocks (career-high): 92 (4, 11.19.21 vs Anderson)
• Updated 12.2.21