by Delaney Gilbert | Jan 19, 2016 | News Slider, Sports
Lipscomb University sophomore volleyball player Brittany Thomas credits the support of her family and teammates as well as her strong sense of faith for her success on the court. Thomas was raised in a Catholic home, and Catholicism has continued to be a part of her life during her time at Lipscomb. Even with her busy schedule, she still makes time to go to services at Christ the King Catholic Church. Her faith has shaped her into the person she is today and she said her faith helps her continue to play the game that she loves well. From age 10, Thomas played for both the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) club team and St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Kansas City, Kansas. Now, Thomas serves as libero for the Lady Bisons, or as she would call it, “the defensive guru.” Throughout high school, she played club volleyball with current Lipscomb teammate, Khloe Rogers, who was being recruited by Lipscomb head coach, Brandon Rosenthal. Thomas considered committing to Belmont University; however, she waited to go through Nationals with her CYO team and was recruited there by Rosenthal as well. “I visited Lipscomb, and I just fell in love with it,” Thomas said. Although Lipscomb is not a Catholic university, Thomas said her faith continues to put a perspective on volleyball as it consumes her daily life. She attributes her strong sense of faith to her devout Catholic family who has supported her on her road to and at Lipscomb. From filming at club tournaments and high school matches to showing up to almost every Lipscomb home game, Thomas’ parents are her main support...
