Nothing small about the play of Zeeland East's undersized middle hitter, who heads to Calvin
ZEELAND - Bri Cole is easy to overlook. She isn't the best player on her team, nor is she the tallest hitter on her team. In fact her own setter is taller than her. But the 5-foot, 7-inch Zeeland East middle hitter quickly makes opponents pay for overlooking her. "A challenge for me is being underestimated just by my height. But after I stuff a 6-2 girl, I've caught people's attention," Cole said. "I love the position with its different hitting spots and lateral movements. Although I can end up running all over the court and ending up in some awkward spots, I wouldn't change it for the world." Cole has had some huge blocks on some of the state's best hitters this season, showcasing her leaping ability to go along with her net skills. Those moments caught the eyes of colleges and Cole decided to stay close to home and join perennial NCAA Division III powerhouse Calvin University in Grand Rapids. More: Zeeland East's Bri Cole, Ava Geerlings voted Sentinel athlete of the week "I just knew as soon as I stepped on campus that that was my home," Cole said. "Right by the city, beautiful campus, and a
