Played for the Samurai for three years, 2016-2018. Her 2017 team won the AAU National Championship and she was named an all-american
Played high school ball at Miami East. Her 2016 team won the Division III State Championship
Started playing club volleyball with Dayton Jrs, where she played for Ernie Gilbert (a former Ball State men’s team player)
In 2017 she was selected to the Under Armour All-American 1st team
In 2018 she was the Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year
Played at Penn State University and was a 4-time All-American. At the end of her senior year she was awarded a Big Ten Medal of Honor, for excellence on and off the field at Penn State. This award has a 107 year tradition
While at Penn State, Jonni started Chasing Greatness, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and generate funds for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community
Former head coach at Muncie Central. Former assistant coach at New Castle & Muncie Central
Past highlights of her Munciana coaching career include finishing 25th at nationals in 2010 with the 14 Stingrays, and earning first place in the Munciana Classic, Lakeshore VolleyFest and Bluegrass.
Teaches at Muncie Central
Graduated from Ball State University
Married to Kent Hughes and they have two children, Caroline and Gavin
Sixth season coaching with Munciana, assistant coach with the 12 Open Peppers
2022 – 12 Open AAU National Champions!
2021 – 12 Open 3rd Place
12 years coaching at Burris with the elementary and/or middle school programs
Played Munciana for 8 years including some of the classic names in Munciana lore; Chipmunks, ChipPunks (yes that is correct), Tykes, Gators, and Fighting Fifes. Two of her club teams finished runner-up at the USA Volleyball Championships
Played at Muncie Burris where she was a 2-time State Champion
Although she went to school to be a scientist, she chose to be a stay-at-home mom while supporting the family farm. At one time she had 4 kids playing Munciana, with the oldest, Lauren, now playing at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Keri and her husband Adam have a full calendar!
Currently playing at Ball State University as a defensive specialist. Her team has won the MAC Championship the past two years and made the NCAA tournament both years as well
