RAPID CITY, S.D. --- The South Dakota School of Mines women's volleyball program is pleased to announce the signing of another talented recruit to the 2019 roster as volleyball head coach Lauren Torvi and the Hardrockers welcome Jacey Koethe as the newest member to the SD Mines volleyball roster.
 
Koethe is a 6-foot-1-inch middle blocker from West Des Moines, Iowa, who competed at Dowling Catholic School. During her high school career she earned All-Conference and All-District Team honors as well as an All-State Honorable Mention nod and was selected to the All-CIML Second Team.
 
"Jacey is a very versatile athlete who will add a lot to our middle position. She is great in any position but we are confident she'll impact us in the middle immediately," Torvi said.
 
In her final season, Koethe notched 268 total kills, had a .323 hitting percentage and averaged 2.63 kills per set to lead her team. She also tallied 70 total blocks on the season.
 
While attending South Dakota Mines, Koethe wants to pursue a degree in Interdisciplinary Science (Pre-Medicine).
 
"I'm proud to be a member of the Hardrocker women's volleyball program because we get to represent a great school that is driven towards success and achieving its goals and helping to inspire young players to keep working hard and having fun," Koethe said. "I'm also proud and thankful for the opportunity to continue playing the sport I love with people that are much more than just teammates, but will be lifelong friends."