Emmanuel College (Ma.)

AS A SOPHOMORE...

• Appeared in 26 matches on the year, getting six starts and 75 total sets of action.
• Made first collegiate start on September 1 against Skidmore.
• Recorded 10+ digs in four matches on the year including a career-best 16 digs on October 21 vs. Lasell College.
• Tallied a total of 136 digs, averaging 1.81 digs per set to rank fifth on the squad.
• Finished the year with 21 aces, 10 kills and eight assists.
• Named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team.

AS A FRESHMAN...

• On September 2 against Widener Hanson made her collegiate debut. She went on to appear in eight matches for the Saints in her rookie campaign.
• Hanson recorded nine digs and six serving aces in 2016.

BEFORE EMMANUEL...

• Hanson was a four-year varsity player and two-year starter at Scarborough High School (Scarborough, Maine)
• Was named first-team academics, Female Fall Athlete, and Athlete of the Year as a senior
• Was a co-captain her senior year and led the team to the first state championship in school history

PLAYER PROFILE

• Major: Elementary Education/Special Education
• Career Aspirations: To become an educator for all and be a BHP for special needs children
• Favorite Movie: The Little Mermaid, A Walk to Remember, Sleepover
• Favorite Book: You Before Me, The Hunger Games, The Great Gatsby, To Kill A Mockingbird
• Favorite Pre-match Meal: Balance Bar and water
• Favorite Late Night Snack: Cereal
• Favorite Spot on the EC Campus: Art wing
• Favorite Class at EC: American Education
• Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Won states for the first time during senior year
• Most Respected Professional Athlete: April Ross