Western New Mexico University Athletics

2019: Appeared in 24 matches, playing in 78 sets with 10 starts...Finished third on the team in total points (158.5), third in kills (133), fourth in hitting percentage (.189) and third in blocks (46)...Recorded double-digit kills three times...Recorded a .300 or better hitting percentage six times...Recorded 5 or more blocks three times...Set a career-high in kills with 13 against Ark-Fort Smith while hitting .367 (11/8/19), followed by 11 kills and a .391 hitting percentage against Cameron (11/9/19)...set a career-high with 6 blocks against Midwestern State (10/12/19).

2018: Appeared in 29 matches, playing in 103 sets with 17 starts...Was fourth on the team with 134 total kills while hitting .137 with 41 blocks...Recorded double-digit kills four times...Had a season-high 12 kills in 29 attempts and 2 errors (.345%) against TAMUK (10/13/18)...recorded 5 blocks again Adams St. (9/1/18).

2017: Appeared in 20 matches, playing in 44 sets with 10 starts...Totaled 16 kills with a .129 hitting percentage and 18 blocks.

History: Seitz, a 5-foot-11 middle blocker and pin hitter, played at Century High School in Hillsboro, Ore. She earned four letters during her career posting a .480 hitting percentage, while leading her teams in kills and blocks. Her team was ranked as one of the top-eight squads in Oregon and Washington. In 2015, she received Athlete of the Month for the month of October, and in 2016 was awarded the CLAWS (Competitive, Leadership, Accountability, Work Ehtic and sportsmanship) Award. Seitz has played volleyball since eight grade and played club for T.E.A.M. HikiNo making it to the Platinum Divison as one of the top four teams in the Columbia Empire Region. In addition to her volleyball career, she also competed in track and field where she was a District finalist in the high jump and 400-meter. Seitz excelled in the classroom compiling a 3.63 cumulative GPA and 3.66 GPA her senior year, while being a part of National Honor Society.

Personal: 
Nickname: Laney
Birthdate: 10/10/98
Family: Joe and Heather Seitz (Parents)
Hobbies: LOVES to do makeup and also likes to paint, go on hikes and travel.
Ideal Destination Birthday: Bora Bora or Bahamas
Go-to DIY caf meal: Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
Fun Fact: "I’ve been fortunate enough to travel some of Europe! I’ve been to Germany, Spain, and Portugal."