Siedlik inks versatile Fleischman for 2021

Bellevue University volleyball head coach Trish Siedlik announced the signing of Haley Fleischman (MB/RS, 6-0, Overton, Neb., Overton HS) to a letter of intent to continue her athletic and academic careers at BU beginning in the fall of 2021. 

Fleischman, the daughter of Brian and Leah Fleischman, was a four-year letterwinner at Overton High School under head coach Hayley Ryan. She was a two-time first-team all-state selection, including being named the Class-C2 captain of the all-state squad while leading OHS to a third-place finish at the Nebraska State Tournament. 

She set school records for career kills (1,311), career blocks (232), and single-season blocks (79).

A two-time first-team all-conference honoree, Fleishman also set the school record for single-season kills with 409 during her junior campaign where she also led her team to an appearance in the Nebraska State Tournament. 

Fleischman will compete in the Nebraska Schools Activities Association All-Star game in August. 

A versatile athlete, Fleishman was also a four-year letterwinner in basketball and track. She was a four-time honorable mention all-state selection while setting the school record for single-season rebounds (300), career rebounds (815), and single-game field goals (15). She was also selected to compete in the 25th Annual Miss Basketball Kearney Senior All-Star Game while being named her team's offensive player of the year. 

"Haley not only is an athlete, she breathes success in many aspects of her busy life," said Siedlik. "She is a highly motivated young lady by character. Her ceiling is high and her drive is relentless."

An excellent student, Fleischman was named to her school's Honor Roll for eight semesters while earning academic all-state honors in volleyball, basketball, and track. She earned class valedictorian at Overton High School's Class of 2021. 

Fleischman played club volleyball for Nebraska Gold under coaches Ashley Axmann and Steph Brand.  

The Bruins finished the 2020 season with a 17-7 overall record, making their 13th appearance in the NAIA National Tournament. Bellevue won its first-ever NSAA regular-season title with a 12-2 league record. The Bruins finished second in the NSAA Tournament earning an at-large berth to the NAIA National Tournament. BU defeated Texas Wesleyan to earn a trip to the NAIA National Championship final site in Sioux City, Iowa.