Ana Collar, Hamilton Heights senior, has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Indiana Wesleyan University. She is the daughter of Darren and Marianne Collar.
“It was Coach Candace Moats, who was recently named to the NCCAA Hall of Fame Class of 2018, and the rest of the team who made me feel at home right away,” said Ana Collar of her decision to continue her education and play volleyball at IWU. “They have a great athletic department and a strong athletic training and physical therapy program.”
“I have been passionate about volleyball ever since I was little, spending time in the gym with my mom, who shared a love of the sport, and was also a coach for many years,” recalled Collar, who is also a member of the Lady Huskies Basketball team. Collar, a year-round player, credits her club teams at Municiana for being a strong influence in her development over the years along with her mother, Marianne, and brother, Quinn.
Collar has been recognized for her contributions to the Lady Huskies being named to the Indiana All Star 3A/4A North team, Hoosier Conference Champions, All Conference Team and All County Team in 2017, and to the 2016 Indiana All Star 3A/4A North Junior team.
Hamilton Heights Athletic Director Kurt Ogden said, “Ana epitomizes everything we want in a Hamilton Heights student/athlete. She’s such a hard worker on the court and in the classroom that you can’t help but notice her. On top of that, she’s friendly, kind and considerate of others, making her a top-notch individual. Indiana Wesleyan is getting one of the best Hamilton Heights has to offer. We wish Ana the best as she continues her volleyball career at IWU.”
Steve Ward, Hamilton Heights Volleyball Coach said, “Ana has been a great leader on and off the court. She has a strong drive to compete and the drive to work hard. We are proud of Ana and her accomplishments and look forward to seeing her compete at next level.”
Ana is a Heights Athletic Advisory member, Super Stem Girls leader and assisted with the production of the Lion King production at the Elementary.
Hamilton Heights’ senior Ana Collar has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion. Ana Collar (seated) is pictured with (l-r): Coach Candace Moats IWU, Quinn Collar HHHS Assistant Coach, Steve Ward, HHHS Varsity volleyball coach, and Patty Costlow, Munciana Volleyball Club recruiting coach. (Photo provided)