News Archives: Tori Macooh - Featured Athlete of the Week
Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
Name: Tori Macooh
Jersey Number. Is there a story behind it? #4. I was #1 all through junior high and high school but #1 was taken when I got to GPRC last year.
Hometown: Spirit River, Alberta
High School: Spirit River Regional Academy
At what age did you start playing your sport? What drew you to the game? I started playing volleyball in Grade 6. I used to figure skate up until then, but watching my older sister and her friend play volleyball drew me to the sport and I've been playing ever since.
What is your fondest memory of your sport? My best memory from volleyball would be winning back-to-back provincial championships in Grade 11 and 12.
What are your future goals? My future goals are to become a successful dental hygienist, travel often, and coach volleyball.
From Head Coach, Lauren Hale-Miller:
Any special game moments, stats you’d like to share? A highlight game for Tori was last Friday vs. Augustana where she ended the match with 17 points. Those 17 points included 15 kills, 3 digs and 2 blocks.
What does this player bring to the dynamics of the team? Tori brings a competitive yet fun dynamic to our program. She is determined to be on the floor and when she is, she never lets up. Tori is very supportive and is always pushing her teammates to be their best.