Senior Profiles

Courtesy of GoCobbers.com

Name: Mackenzie Close
Sport: Volleyball
Year: Senior
Hometown: West Fargo, N.D.
High School: West Fargo HS ‘02
Parents: Larry and LaRae Close
Major: Communications
Post Grad. Plans: Graduate School/Career in Marketing

2005 Outstanding Performances: Second on the team in blocks with 71...averaging 0.99 blocks per game in 72 total games played...4th in the MIAC in blocks per game in conference games (1.10 blocks/gm)...8th in the league in hitting percentage in conference game (.276)...had a season-high 10 blocks against Buena Vista...recorded season highs in kills (9) and digs (9) vs. Mayville State...has played in 72 of the team’s 78 games in 2005.

Personal: Transferred to Concordia after playing at MSU Moorhead...was the vice-president of the Student Athlete Activities Council (SAAC) at MSU Moorhead in her junior year...high school letter winner in basketball, volleyball, and softball…All-State and All-Conference in volleyball at West Fargo HS…daughter of Larry and LaRae…plans on attending grad school…enjoys playing sports, waterskiing, and hanging out with friends…favorite foods are pizza and chicken…favorite movie is My Best Friend’s Wedding.

The Person I Admire Most? “My parents”

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “I am a transfer student. I wanted to make the most of my last volleyball season at Concordia. Concordia has a great team and it seemed like the place to be!”

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: “Internship at the Fargodome in the sales and marketing department. I also spent time at the lake.”