Anselmo-Merna senior Shaylyn Safranek officially signed her letter of intent Wednesday to join the volleyball program next season at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE. Safranek has had a standout volleyball career for the Lady Coyotes. Last season, as a junior, Safranek helped lead Anselmo-Merna to a district championship and a state tournament appearance. Safranek was a Class D2 all state second team selection by the Omaha World Herald and Lincoln Journal Star in 2021. This season, Safranek led AM in kills, assists, hitting percentage, blocks, and service aces. In her final match of the year, Safranek reached the 1,000 assist mark for her career. Northeast CC head coach Amanda Schultze was on hand for the signing. She and Safranek shared how interest in another volleyball program led to interest in Northeast.
When asked what part of her game has progressed the most during her high school career, Safranek said hitting.
Safranek plans to major in Ag Agronomy and Precision Ag.
