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Erika Pritchard
6′3″4 Year ProFrederick, Maryland
Erika Pritchard

Professional Experience

  • Played 13 matches (11 starts) and 38 sets for the Grand Rapids Rise in the inaugural 2024 Pro Volleyball Federation season, recording 101 points, 89 kills (.195), 75 digs, 10 blocks, and two aces. Achieved one double-double with 10 kills and 13 digs in a 3-1 win against the Orlando Valkyries (4/18). Season-high 15 kills in a five-set playoff semifinal victory against the top-seeded Atlanta Vibe.
  • Won a bronze medal with VBC Cheseaux in the 2022-23 Swiss Cup.
  • Began pro career in France with Vandceuvre Nancy Volleyball during the 2021-22 campaign.

Year

Team

Country

2025

Grand Rapids Rise

United States

2024

Grand Rapids Rise

United States

2022-23

VBC Cheseaux 

Switzerland

2021-22

Vandceuvre Nancy Volleyball 

France

College Experience

  • From 2017-21, competed at the University of Maryland, becoming the all-time leader in points with 1,790 and second in kills with 1,526.
  • Finished collegiate career at Penn State University in 2021-22.
  • Named to the 2020 USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team Gold roster.
  • Dubbed a 2020 First-Team All-Big Ten member after ranking second in the conference with 339.5 total points and second in total kills with 28.
  • In 2018, named to the First Team All-Big Ten, AVCA All-North Region Team and the Volleyball Magazine Honorable Mention All-American team after posting 493 kills and a .213 attack percentage, which were both career highs.
  • Paced the Big Ten with 4.32 kills per set in 2018
  • As a freshman in 2017, led the Big Ten with 48 service aces and 0.42 aces per set.

High School / Club Experience

  • Named to the USAV Girls Jr. National Championships All-Tournament Team in 2016.
  • Ranked No. 29 recruit in 2017 class by PrepVolleyball.
  • 2016 Under Armour Second-Team All-American
  • 2015 PrepVolleyball High Honorable Mention All-American
  • Set seven school records at Middletown, including career kills.
  • 2015 Frederick News Post Player of the Year, All-County First Team and All-Conference
  • 2014 All-County First Team and All-League First Team
  • 2013 All-County Second Team and All-League Second Team
  • Named to PrepVolleyball’s Frosh 59, Soph 79 and Top 50 junior recruits lists.

Personal Information

  • Has two older brothers, Kyle and Adam 
  • Started playing volleyball at 11 years old
  • Also played soccer, basketball, and danced growing up 
  • Always needs to take a nap on match day and mentally visualize before every game
  • Favorite TV show is “The Office” 
  • Hobbies include playing the ukulele, making art, and photography/film.