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Eight local high schools will compete at the second annual Lenoir Community College high school volleyball tournament in memory of Jessica Ramsey. Games will start at 9 a.m. August 14 on the Coach Bobby Dawson Court in the LCC Student Center.

Admission to the tournament is $5. T-shirts will be for sale and a silent auction will run the first half of the day.  All proceeds and donations will be given to the Jessica Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Fund.  

Ramsey was a junior at South Lenoir High School and played on the volleyball team as well as the Lenoir Fusion travel team. “Jessica was a unique player in that she was bold, opinionated as well as easy going and attentive in practice. She loved the game and gave her all when I coached her in travel season,” said LCC Head Volleyball Coach Lee Avery.  “Losing her was not just an impact to family and friends but to the community as well, including school and club athletics.”

“This tournament is hopefully a reminder of why these young ladies play this sport, for the enjoyment, competition, and possibility of playing at higher levels,” he said. “It allows local area schools that she either played for or against to come together in her name to help raise money for a scholarship that one of those players can attain. Having this scholarship will allow a local player to accomplish that dream of playing volleyball after high school in a very competitive environment.” 

Last year, LCC was unable to host this tournament due to COVID-19. LCC is excited about helping high schools kick off their seasons by helping fund the scholarship that is going to be set up in memory of Ramsey.  Once this scholarship is endowed through the LCC Foundation, it will be awarded to a local volleyball player interested in playing at LCC. 

For more information about how you can support the Jessica Ramsey Memorial Scholarship, please contact LCC Athletic Director Shelly Barnes at (252) 527-6223, ext. 201 or email swbarnes16@lenoircc.edu.