Head coach Keith Wilbur with Ellise Floreani and Nicole Blaney
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Nicole Blaney

14 Nicole Blaney

  • Height:
    5-8
  • Year:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Nevada City, Calif.
  • High School:
    Nevada Union
  • Position:
    Driver
  • Major:
    Child Studies and Psychology

A second-year driver who has appeared in 19 career games all as a reserve … has totaled two goals, five assists, two steals, three field blocks and two kickouts drawn through the 2017-18 season.

AS A SENIOR (2018) Played in 16 games, all as a reserve … totaled totaled two goals, five assists, two steals, three field blocks and two kickouts drawn … had career-high three assists against Wash. & Jeff. (Mar. 4).


AS A JUNIOR (2017): Played in three games, all as a reserve … had one field-block against Cal St. Monterey Bay (Feb. 25).

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Nevada Union in Nevada City … three-time first-team all-league selection … two-time second-team all-section honoree … as a senior was first-team all-section choice … team MVP all four years … junior year scored 85 goals and had 10 assists … finished her senior season with 93 goals … helped the Miners make the playoffs in the Sierra Foothill League both her sophomore and senior years … also was a member of the swimming and diving team. 

PERSONAL: Born in Mountain View, California … parents are Timothy and Susan Blaney … has two older brothers, Gregory and Devin … father is an electrical engineer who was also a member of the baseball team at Santa Clara … hobbies and interests include singing and animals … during high school was a member of the German Club, RYLA, and choir, volunteered at Sammie’s Friends (animal shelter), and served as the vice president of student-athlete club … has served as a camp counselor and lifeguard … career goals include being an elementary school teacher or a clinical psychologist for the psychiatric units in hospitals and jails.

CAREER-HIGHS (as of April 29, 2018):

  • Goals: 1 vs. Wash. & Jeff. (March 4, 2018); 1 vs. Redlands (Feb. 24, 2018)
  • Assists: 3 vs. Wash. & Jeff. (March 4, 2018)
  • Steals: 1 vs. Wash. & Jeff. (March 4, 2018); 1 vs. Mercyhurst (March 4, 2018)
  • Kickouts Drawn: 1 vs. UC Davis (Feb. 17, 2018); 1 vs. Long Beach St. (Feb. 10, 2018)