Laramie County Community College (LCCC) Volleyball is proud to announce the first two signees of its 2026 recruiting class: Riley Rusher, a right-side hitter from Nebraska, and Anessa Colglazier, an outside hitter from Colorado. Both athletes bring impressive accolades and a strong commitment to the Golden Eagle culture.
Riley Rusher
Position: Right Side
Hometown: Imperial, Nebraska
High School: Chase County Schools
Rusher has been a standout force in Nebraska high school volleyball, helping lead Chase County to a string of conference championships from 2023 to 2025. Her individual honors include:
- 2022 Conference Runner-Up
- 2023, 2024, 2025 Conference Champion
- 2023 Conference First Team
- 2024 Conference Second Team
- 2024 & 2025 Twin Cities All-Tournament Team
- 2024 District Volleyball Class C1 Runner-Up
Rusher shared her excitement about joining LCCC:
"I chose LCCC over other schools because the culture of the program was amazing and something that I wanted to be a part of. The atmosphere of the team on and off the court was supportive, competitive, and full of energy. Everyone pushes each other to be better, not just as athletes but as people. The coaches genuinely care about their players, and the team feels more like a family than just a group of teammates."
"I look forward to being a Golden Eagle because I know it is the kind of environment where I am going to grow and be challenged every day."
Anessa Colglazier
Position: Outside Hitter
Hometown: Holyoke, Colorado
High School: Holyoke High School
Colglazier brings a wealth of experience and stats to the Golden Eagles, including:
- 3× All-Conference
- 2× All-State Honorable Mention
- 1,000+ Career Digs
- 1,000+ Career Kills
Her decision to join LCCC was rooted in connection and community:
"I chose LCCC over other schools because the people there were incredibly welcoming and supportive. The girls on the team were competitive and motivated, constantly pushing me to work harder and reach my full potential. Another major reason was the coaching staff—I really connected with their coaching style and appreciated their dedication to helping me grow both as a player and as a person."
"I look forward to being a Golden Eagle because of the community and people I'm surrounded by. Also, building connections with new people and a new town."
LCCC Volleyball is thrilled to welcome Riley and Anessa to the Golden Eagle family and looks forward to the impact they will make both on and off the court.