Allyson's commitment generated national buzz, as she was the final 2018 PrepVolleyball.com Senior Ace to commit (Allyson ranked #71). PrepVolleyball.com did a feature article on January 18, 2018 "Recruiting Dish: Last is Not Least for Top 100 Senior Ace." Here's an excerpt:
How did the path to Penn State play out?
Cathey: I’ve been watching Penn State play for years. When I was 12, my dad would ask me what my dream school was and I would say Penn State. When I went on a visit, it shocked me. I was surprised how they handle things, the mentally of the program, the school as a whole. I saw myself fitting in there as a person and student. I see myself growing there. As for volleyball, they play similar to how I play and think. I love the program and what it stands for. It’s everything I was looking for.
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