HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata women's volleyball team announced Nakita Gearhart (Waynesboro, Pa./Greencastle-Antrim) has committed to joining the Eagles in 2013.  Gearhart becomes the third member of head coach Heather Pavlik's 2013 recruiting class.

"Nakita is a great all-around player who performs every skill with equal efficiency," said Pavlik.  "Her competitive fire and passion for the game will be a great addition to this team.  Her exceptional net play should make an immediate impact in our gym."

A 5-11 middle hitter, Gearhart is a three-time Mid-Penn Conference, Capital Division Player of the Year; a two-time Public Opinion Volleyball Player of the Year; a four-time Capital Division first team selection; and a three-time Patriot News first team member. 

The four-year letterwinner was also a three-time Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association (PVCA) District 3 AA All-State Team selection.  According to Public Opinion, Gearhart finished her senior year with 170 kills, 32 aces, 52 blocks and 129 digs. 

She plans to study biology and pre-med at Juniata.

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