Athlete of the Week: Holly Hutchison, Sophomore, Volleyball
The Colorado School of Mines Athletics is witnessing unprecedented and widespread success throughout its varsity athletics. The Men’s Cross Country is dominating their competition and is chasing a national championship. The Men’s Soccer team opened their season with a bang by topping then #1 ranked Fort Lewis and is currently ranked #3 in all of Division II. The Football team is demoralizing defenses and eyeing an RMAC title. And meanwhile, the Women’s Volleyball team has quietly risen to a 9-2 record overall and are leading the RMAC standings. They are currently 6-1 at Lockridge Arena and undefeated in RMAC play and have the makings of a solid postseason team. Leading the charge defensively for the Lady Orediggers is middle blocker Holly Hutchison. Hutchison, a sophomore from Colorado Springs, is playing in her first season as a starter and leads Mines in blocks (15) and blocks per set (1.5). Last week, Hutchison was named RMAC/Baden Defensive Player of the Week. For her performance this season, Hutchison is this week’s Athlete of the Week.