The Pasco-Hernando State College volleyball program has added one of the region’s top middle blockers to its 2017 roster. The state college also announced the signing of Abby Epstein, a two-sport athlete from Crystal River High School in Citrus County. Epstein, a three-year starter, was the 6A-7 district leader in kills (362), blocks (144) and aces (49) in 2016. She was also named the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) Region 8 District 6A Player of the Year and was selected to play on the FACA All-Star Team. “Abby is an exceptional athlete with an outstanding work ethic. We look forward to her joining our volleyball program at PHSC,” head coach Kim Whitney said, in a statement. Epstein also led her high school team with a .356 hitting percentage. PHSC’s volleyball season begins in August.
