Edison State Community College’s volleyball team kicked off the start of the 2024-25 athletics seasons on Friday, August 23. The Lady Chargers have worked hard to prepare for the season.

Head Coach Julia Brandewie is leading the Lady Chargers for the seventh season. Formerly serving two seasons under Shelby Pitsenbarger as an assistant coach, Brandewie brings many years of experience as a coach and player to Edison State’s volleyball program.

Before joining the coaching staff at Edison State, Brandewie had a successful career on the court. In 2006, Brandewie was part of her high school’s Division II State Champion team. Since then, she has competed internationally with Premier Volleyball Academy, played for Owens Community College, where she holds the record for 10th overall career kills, and received numerous accolades while playing for Siena Heights University.

The Lady Chargers returned to the court with three sophomores and ten incoming freshmen.

“I have high expectations for this season,” said Brandewie. “We have three strong starters returning: Brooklyn Bourne, Abigail Daniels, and Kyra Vermillion. Brooklyn was 1st Team All-Conference and 1st Team Region XII. Those three young women have grown into great leaders both on and off the court. I think their leadership will play a key role in our success.”

She added, “We also have ten incoming freshmen. I expect them to come in right away and make an impact on the team. This freshman class is special. They’re each talented and have a high volleyball IQ, and I’m excited to watch them develop and grow. I don’t think we’ll rely as heavily on one hitter this season and will be able to distribute the ball more to keep our opponents on their toes.”

Sarah Pothast is joining Brandewie for the fourth season as an assistant coach. She played volleyball and women’s basketball at Edison State and helped both teams advance to the District Tournament.

2024 Volleyball Roster

# Name                                   Year    Position                      High School

1 Abigail Daniels                     So        Outside Hitter              Calvary Christian Academy

2 Isabella Hall                         Fr         MB/RS                        Newton HS

4 Madyson Buckingham         Fr         DS/L                            Ansonia HS

5 Brooklyn Bourne                  So        Outside Hitter              Celina

6 Emma Luedeke                   Fr         Setter                          New Knoxville HS

7 Cali Wendel                         Fr         DS/L                            Fort Recovery HS

8 Keona Suttles                      Fr         Middle Blocker            Jackson Center HS

9 Marissa Corner                    Fr         MB/RS                        Sidney Lehman Catholic

10 Kyra Vermillion                  So        Middle Hitter                Lima Shawnee HS

12 Haley Smith                       Fr         Middle Blocker            Arcanum-Butler HS

13 Laney Van Hoose             Fr         Setter                          Mechanicsburg HS

14 Madelyn Trittschuh            Fr         Outside Hitter              Calvary Christian Academy

15 Alana Pernell                     Fr         DS/L                            Lima Perry HS

Head Coach: Julia Brandewie

Assistant Coach: Sarah Pothast