Jenkins signs with Bethel College

New Bethel College Head Coach Scott Weston has announced Shaela Jenkins has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball next fall for the Threshers.

Jenkins, a five-feet, 10-inches OH from Dalton, was a three sport standout at Leyton High School, participating in volleyball, basketball and track.

She previously attended McCook Community College in McCook Nebraska where she was selectedto the Region Nine All-Tournament Team in 2015 while leading the Indians in kills last season.

Jenkins, a Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World Herald All-State Honorable mention volleyball player, was also a two-time state track qualifier in the hurdles, is being reunited with Coach Weston of sorts.

Coach Weston, originally recruited Jenkins to play at McCook departed before getting the opportunity to work with her. However, he certainly doesn't hide his excitement about the signing of Jenkins.

"This is awesome. I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to work with Shaela these next few years," Weston said. "I had the opportunity to recruit her to MCC and watch her play a bit last season, I know what she is capable of doing on the court so when the opportunity presented itself that she was interested in joining us here at Bethel I didn't hesitate to stomp on the gas pedal and get her here."

Weston went on to say "With our current girls in the gym working extremely hard, Shaela adds a dimension to our offense we seriously needed. Plus, she can serve and play defense."

Jenkins' parents are Jena Hume of Dalton and Greg Jenkins of Lodgepole.