Loras College Athletics

Why Loras? “I felt this bond and couldn’t help but look forward to the future relationships I would build with my volleyball team and coaches. Loras also offers a strong education in my major.”

What does it mean to be a Duhawk? “From what I’ve seen and heard, being a Duhawk is someone who is fully supportive and committed to Loras. Duhawks take pride in their accomplishments and work hard for their success. When you become a Duhawk, you become part of a family!”

High School: Graduate of Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois … Four-year varsity volleyball player for Kathleen O’Laughlin in the East Suburban Catholic Conference … Four-year varsity basketball player for Dave Power

Personal: Akasia Rayan Brown … Daughter of Reggie Brown and Angela Appeldorn … Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and raised in Bellwood, Illinois … Names Kobe Bryan as her favorite professional athlete and the Chicago Bulls as her favorite professional team … Played club for 1st Alliance Black … Plans to major in public relations