DENVER -- Metropolitan State University of Denver volleyball coach Jenny Glenn has announced that two recruits have signed national letters of intent.

The new signees, one in-state recruit and one international recruit, are both setters.

The international recruit, Amela Qershia, is from Shkodër, Albania, and is a member of the Albanian Senior National Team.

The in-state recruit is Delaney Eckhardt of LaSalle, Colo., who attends Valley High School in Gilcrest, Colo.

A look at the signees:

Amela Qershia | 5-7 | S | Shkodër, Albania | 28 Nëntori | Club: Vllaznia Volley | Albania Senior National Team | Twitter: @AmelaQershia

Coach Jenny Glenn: "We are excited to add Amela to the roster this spring. She is a great athlete and has various international experiences that make her a seasoned setter and competitor. She will be a great addition to our setting unit."

Club:

• Has played with the Albania Senior National Team since 2017
• Won the U19 championship four consecutive years with Vllaznia Volley
• Starting setter for six years
• Played for the U-20/U-19 National Team
• Earned Best Volleyball Athlete award from mayor of Shkodër, 2018

 
Delaney Eckhardt | 5-10 | S | LaSalle, Colo. | Valley HS (Gilcrest, Colo.) | Club: ClubOne

Coach Jenny Glenn: "We are so excited to welcome Delaney to the Roadrunner Volleyball Family. She is a physical and athletic setter who will provide depth for us in the setting position. She has experience playing multiple positions which has given her a high volleyball IQ."

High School:

• 2019 Class 3A all-state second team
• 2019 All-Patriot League first team
• 2018 Coal Ridge Tournament MVP
• 2018 All-state honorable mention
• As a senior, averaged 4.3 kills per set on .313 hitting, with 11.0 digs per set, 0.5 blocks per set and 0.8 aces
• Four-year varsity career stats: 1,162 kills (3.4 per set), 961 digs (2.1 per set), 187 aces (0.6 per set), 909 assists (2.7 per set)