Deer Park grad Cruse leads Winthrop University to win

Kristin Cruse, Winthrop University

Deer Park High School grad Kristin Cruse had 17 digs Friday Nov. 9, as her Winthrop University volleyball team rolled to a 3-1 victory over Presbyterian College, according to Winthrop University's website.

Cruse, a senior, also contributed four kills in the win, along with a .105 hitting percentage.

The Eagles won 25-22, 25-21, 23-25 and 27-25 at unknown in Clinton,. The team is now 14-15 on the season.

The next contest for Winthrop University is 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, on the road against Presbyterian College.

Cruse, a senior defensive specialist for Winthrop University, graduated from Deer Park High School in 2009. She was selected to the 2008 and 2009 all-state and all-district teams and led her high school to district championships in 2007 and 2008.

For more information, visit www.winthropeagles.com/schedule.aspx?path=wvball&schedule=771&.