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2011 Cowgirl volleyball

Junior (2010)Played in 22 matches and 52 sets during the season, along with six starts...played in the fi rst match of her Cowgirl career against Southern Utah (8/27/10) and earned her fi rst start against UNLV (10/7/10)...recorded 71 kills (1.37 kps) and 22 blocks (0.42 bps)...in conference matches, she averaged 1.45 kills and hit .216 (55-23-148)...had a career high 11 kills and fi ve total blocks against BYU (11/24/10)...recorded her fi rst double-fi gure match of the year with ten kills and nine digs against UNLV (11/6/10)...fi nished with four total blocks against Colorado Christian (10/19/10)...recorded seven kills, 16 attempts and three digs against UNLV (10/7/10)...her breakout match came against BYU (9/25/10) as she fi nished with six kills and a .667 (6-0-9) hitting percentage...recorded two kills, one assist and one block assist against Northern Arizona (8/28/10)...recorded three block assists and one assist against UT-Arlington (9/10/10)...had four kills and one dig, while hitting .500 (4-1-6) against Stetson (9/4/10).

Junior CollegeA two-time letterwinner at Lee College in Baytown, Texas...in 2009, she led her team to a 17-13 record overall, a 7-3 mark in the Region XIV Athletic Conference, and a second place fi nish at the Region XIV Tournament...was also named First Team All-Region XIV Conference, while averaging 3.88 kills, 2.04 digs and 0.63 blocks...during her freshman campaign, she led the team in service aces with 36, while adding 73 total blocks (0.79 bps) and 214 kills (2.30 kps)...the team fi nished 16-11 overall, 6-4 in conference play and qualifi ed for the Regional Tourna-ment...was coached by Tracie Johnson...an excellent student, she received the Class Act Award as a freshman.

HigH sCHoolAs a team captain, she was a part of team that fi nished second and third in the All-City Tournament...was a member of the All-Regional team along with being an All-City selection...coached in high school by Dragoljub Rajkovic...helped her cadet team to a fi rst place fi nish at the regional tournament and her juniors team to a second place fi nish at the national tournament both in 2005.

personalFull name is Tamara Kitic...born March 17, 1989 in Nis, Serbia...the daughter of Dusko and Marina Kitic...has one sister, Milica...majoring in communication.

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#1Tamara Kitic6-4/Rightside HitterSeniorNis, SerbiaLee College

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Off the Court...Full Name: Tamara KiticBirthday: March 17, 1989Birthplace: Nis, SerbiaParents: Dusko and Marina KiticSiblings: Milica (18)Favorite Video Game: Tennis on the WiiFavorite Color: PinkHobbies: Riding a bike, cooking, reading a good bookIf I had a super power, it would be: To travel overseas in three secondsIf you could play a musical instrument, what would it be: Piano or ViolinI chose Wyoming because: My teammates and coachesThree things I can't wait to try: Snowboarding, diving, riding a horse

Career HighsKills 11 vs. BYU 11/24/10Attempts 31 vs. BYU 11/24/10Hitting % .667 (6-0-9) vs. BYU 9/25/10Assists 1 Four Times Last Time vs. Colorado Christian 10/19/10Service Aces 1 vs. Air Force 11/4/10, Utah 11/26/10Digs 9 vs. UNLV 11/6/10Block Solos 0Block Assists 5 vs. BYU 11/24/10Total Blocks 5 vs. BYU 11/24/10

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tamara kitiC's Career statistiCsYEAR MP/MS SP K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S Points2010 22/6 52 71 1.37 29 191 .220 4 0.08 2 0.04 2 19 0.37 1 0 22 22 0.42 84.0Totals 22/6 52 71 1.37 29 191 .220 4 0.08 2 0.04 2 19 0.37 1 0 22 22 0.42 84.0

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sopHomore (2010)Played in 17 matches and 22 sets on the season...recorded 21 kills (0.95 kps) and 11 total blocks (0.50 bps)...tied her career high with six kills against Colorado Christian (10/19/10), while adding a season high four total blocks and a .417 (6-1-12) hitting percentage...fi nished with four kills, two block solos and hit .667 (4-0-6) against Wofford (9/3/10)...an Academic All-Mountain West and Scholar-Athlete selection for the second year in a row. FresHman (2009)Played in 26 matches along with 11 starts and 72 sets in her fi rst season...played in her fi rst match of her career against Rutgers (8/28/09) and started in her fi rst match of her career against Utah (10/15/09)...recorded 49 kills (0.68 kps) and 38 total blocks (0.53 bps)...in league matches, she had 37 kills and 32 blocks...fi nished with a career high six kills against San Diego State (11/5/09)...had fi ve kills, plus a career high fi ve block assists against Utah (10/15/09)...recorded two block assists and one dig against New Mexico (9/26/09)...fi nished with fi ve kills and one service ace against The Citadel (9/12/09)...had four kills and hit .667 (4-0-6) against Fresno State (9/5/09)...earned Academic All-MWC and Scholar Athlete honors for the fi rst time in her career.

HigH sCHoolA three-time All-Conference and All-State selection, while attend-ing Natrona County High School...during the 2008 season, the team went undefeated on their way to a 4A West Conference and Regional Championship...fi nished 28-5 overall and in the runner-up spot at the state tournament...as a junior, she led her team to 30-5 overall record and the 4A State Championship...coached by Sally Nichols...a four-year letterwinner in volleyball, she also earned letters in basketball...was a four-time All-Conference selec-tion, while earning All-State honors twice...as a senior, her team won the 4A West Conference Title and Regional Championship...the team fi nished 21-7 overall and third in the state...an excellent student, she was a member of the National Honor Society and involved with student council. personalFull name Makenzie Volker Bartsch...born June 6, 1990 in Helena, Mont...the daughter of Lisa and Richard Bratton and the late Mike Bartsch...has four siblings...her grandfather, Floyd Volker, was a member of the University of Wyoming 1943 National Champion-ship basketball team...currently majoring in kinesiology and health promotion.

#24Makenzie Bartsch6-2/Middle BlockerJuniorCasper, WyomingNatrona County High School

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makenZie bartsCH's Career statistiCsYEAR MP/MS SP K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S Points2009 26/11 72 49 0.68 29 147 .136 7 0.10 1 0.01 2 8 0.11 0 1 37 38 0.53 69.5 2010 17/0 22 21 0.95 8 46 .283 1 0.05 1 0.05 2 4 0.18 0 2 9 11 0.50 28.5 Totals 43/11 94 70 0.74 37 193 .171 8 0.09 2 0.02 4 12 0.13 0 3 46 49 0.52 98.0

Off the Court...Full Name: Makenzie Volker BartschBirthday: June 6, 1990Birthplace: Helena, MontanaParents: Dick and Lisa Bratton, the late Mike BartschSiblings: Richie (28), Jessica (25), Shea (19), Sierra (14)Nicknames: Kenz, KenzieFavorite Season: SummerFavorite Cereal: Frosted FlakesFavorite Class: Sports PsychologyUltimate career highlight: Beating BYU in ProvoWho is a role model or infl uence in your life: My grandma, most loving person I knowIf you could play a musical instrument, what would it be: Piano

Career HighsKills 6 vs. San Diego State 11/5/09, Colorado Christian 10/19/10Attempts 16 vs. New Mexico 9/26/09Hitting % .667 (4-0-6) vs. Fresno State 9/5/09, (4-0-6) vs. Wofford 9/3/10Assists 1 Eight Times Last Time vs. Wofford 9/3/10Service Aces 1 vs. The Citadel 9/12/09, Utah 9/23/10Digs 2 vs. TCU 10/24/09, Colorado Christian 10/19/10Block Solos 2 vs. Wofford 9/3/10Block Assists 5 vs. Utah 10/15/09Total Blocks 5 vs. Utah 10/15/09, UNLV 11/19/09




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sopHomore (2010)Played in all 32 matches along with 94 sets on the season...averaged 1.56 kills and 0.51 blocks per set...hit .231 (147-55-398) on the year, which was fourth on the team...in the MWC, she averaged 1.29 kills and 1.50 points, while hitting .159 (63-28-220)...recorded a season high fi ve total blocks and hit .562 (10-1-16) against Idaho (9/18/10)...hit .556 (7-2-9) against Florida Atlantic (9/4/10)...recorded a season high 11 kills and 18 attempts while hitting .500 (11-2-18) against Murray State (8/28/10)...earned All-Tournament Team honors at the Gonzaga Invitational...recorded double-fi gures four times on the year...garnered Academic All-MW honors for the second year in a row.

FresHman (2009)Started in 24 of 28 matches and played in 102 sets during the season...missed three matches because of an ankle injury...her fi rst career start came against Rutgers (8/28/09)...she fi nished with six kills, six block assists and a .417 (6-1-12) hitting percentage...averaged 1.40 kills and 0.75 blocks per set, while hitting .168 (143-75-404)...in league matches, she averaged 1.09 kills and 0.64 blocks...had a career high three service aces and three digs against Brown

(9/17/09)...recorded a career high 12 kills and ten total blocks while hitting .455 (12-2-22) against Northern Arizona (9/11/09)...fi nished with 11 kills and six block assists against South Dakota State (8/28/09)...led the team in kills once during the season...earned Academic All-MWC honors.

HigH sCHoolA two time All-Conference selection, while attending Ray-Pec High School...during her senior year, she also earned Second Team All-Conference and All-District honors, while being se-lected to play in the Missouri-Kansas All-Star Game...averaged 2.72 kills and 1.89 digs, while hitting .347 for the season...helped her team to a 24-9 record overall and a third place fi nish in the conference...a co-captain her senior year, she was coached in high school by Cara Hornbeck...played for the Invasion Swat Volleyball Club...fi nished fi rst at the 18 open Northern Lights tournament, second at the Crossroads tournament and fi fth at Nationals.

personalFull name is Camille Suzanne Coffman...born July 20, 1990 in Independence, Mo...the daughter of Paul and Amy Coffman...has three siblings, Chase, Carson and Cameron...father, Paul, and brother, Carson, played football at Kansas State, while her brother, Chase, played for the Missouri Tigers...majoring in communication.

#20Camille Coffman6-3/Middle Blocker/Rightside HitterJuniorPeculiar, MissouriRay-Pec High School

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Camille CoFFman's Career statistiCsYEAR MP/MS SP K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S Points2009 28/24 102 143 1.40 75 404 .168 10 0.10 3 0.03 1 12 0.12 2 5 72 77 0.75 187.0 2010 32/0 94 147 1.56 55 398 .231 9 0.10 2 0.02 2 18 0.19 1 1 47 48 0.51 173.5 Totals 60/24 196 290 1.48 130 802 .200 19 0.10 5 0.03 3 30 0.15 3 6 119 125 0.64 360.5

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Off the Court...Full Name: Camille Suzanne CoffmanBirthday: July 20, 1990Birthplace: Independence, MoParents: Paul and Amy CoffmanSiblings: Chase (24), Carson (23), Cameron (18)Nickname: CCFavorite Breakfast Cereal: Lucky CharmsFavorite Video Game: Wii Dance Dance RevolutionFavorite Class At UW is/was: Sign LanguageReality Show you'd most like to participate in: Extreme Home MakeoverWho is your role model or an infl uence in your life: My Dad

Career HighsKills 12 vs. Northern Arizona 9/11/09Attempts 27 vs. UNLV 10/7/10Hitting % .600 (3-0-5) vs. Bethune Cookman 9/3/10Assists 3 vs. BYU 10/17/09, Murray State 8/28/10Service Aces 3 vs. Brown 9/17/09Digs 3 vs. Brown 9/17/09Block Solos 1 Six Times Last Time vs. Northern Colorado 9/11/10Block Assists 9 vs. Northern Arizona 9/11/09Total Blocks 10 vs. Northern Arizona 9/11/09




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sopHomore (2010)An All-Mountain West Conference selection for the fi rst time in her career...started in all 32 matches and played in 109 sets during the season...averaged a team leading 3.21 kills, 3.95 points and 0.39 service aces per set, along with 2.61 digs, which was second on the team...hit .200 (350-159-953)...in league matches, she averaged a team leading 3.16 kills and 3.82 points...also added 2.93 digs, 0.32 service aces and 0.65 blocks per set...ranked fi rst in service aces, third in points and seventh in kills in the MWC...in league matches, she was fourth in service aces, sixth in points and in kills...had a season high 16 digs while adding 16 kills vs. TCU (11/11/10)...recorded her tenth double-double of the season with ten kills and 15 digs against San Diego State (10/28/10)...fi nished with 14 digs, while adding 11 kills against New Mexico (10/14/10), and followed that up with her ninth double-double of the year with 13 kills and 11 digs against TCU (10/16/10)...recorded two-double doubles to open up the conference season...had 13 kills and a 13 digs against Utah (9/23/10) followed up by 14 kills and 11 digs agianst BYU (9/25/10)...fi nished with a career high seven total blocks, while adding 14 kills against Idaho (9/18/10)...had a season high 20 kills and .436 (20-3-39) hitting percentage, while adding fi ve total blocks against Portland (9/10/10)...followed that up with her fourth double-double of the season with 12 kills and 12 digs against UT-Arlington (9/10/10)...recorded a career high eight service aces against Florida Atlantic (9/4/10), which also set a single match record for four sets in the Cowgirl record book...fi nished with 17 kills along with ten digs against Murray State (8/28/10)...recorded her fi rst double-double of the season with ten kills and ten digs against Central Arkansas (8/27/10)...earned MWC Player of the Week honors (10/4/10) after averaging 4.67 kills, 1.33 blocks and 6.50 points per set, while hitting .500 (14-2-24) over three sets...recorded double-fi gures in kills 21 times and digs 13 times along with 13 double-doubles...led the team in kills 22 times, including a stretch of ten matches in a row, and digs six times...was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Clarion Invitational and the UniWyo Cowgirl Classic...with 49 kills over the weekend of Sept. 10-11, she reached 500 kills for her career and currently has 748, along with 578 career digs...earned Academic All-Mountain West and Scholar-Athlete honors for the second year.

FresHman (2009)Named Freshman of the Year in the MWC...started in all 31 matches for the Cowgirls along with 116 sets...started in the fi rst match of her career against Rutgers (8/28/09)...fi nished with 11 kills and nine digs...averaged a team leading 3.43 kills and 3.90 points along with 2.53 digs, which was second overall...had 28 service aces (0.24 saps), while hitting .208 (398-181-1041)...in MWC matches, she averaged 3.32 kills, 2.63 digs and 3.71 points per set...ranked third in kills, fourth in points and ninth in service aces in overall matches, while in league matches she was fourth in kills and points...fi nished with 20 kills and 12 digs against BYU (10/17/09)...had a career high 20 digs against Utah (10/15/09)...recorded a team high 21 kills along with 11 digs against San Diego State (10/10/09)...fi nished with a career high 25 kills and 54 attempts against Harvard (9/19/09)...recorded her fi rst double-double of the season with 13 kills and 12 digs against Idaho State (8/29/09)...fi nished with 18 kills, three service aces and 15 digs against North Dakota (9/4/09)...recorded double-fi gures in kills 24 times and digs 14 times, while leading the team in kills 22 times...also had 12 double-doubles...named to the All-Tournament Team at the UniWyo Cowgirl Classic, the UniWyo Cowgirl Invite and the Holly Young Invitational...her 398 kills ranks 14th all-time on the single season list...named Academic All-MWC and MWC Scholar Athlete for the fi rst time in her career.

HigH sCHoolA three-time unanimous All-Conference selection while attending Winterset High School...helped her team to a 37-5 overall record and a Conference Championship, along with being selected to the senior All-Star Team...was named First Team All-State 3A by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association two years in a row and First Team All-State 3A by the Des Moines Register...during her junior season, she earned First Team All-State (IGCA) and All-Regional team honors...also earned Second Team All-State and Special Mention All-State honors, while earning All-Tournament honors several times during her career...was coached by BJ Eldridge...besides volleyball, she also lettered in basketball and track and fi eld...in basketball, she was a three-time All-Conference and All-Regional selection...was also a three-time state qualifi er in the 200-meters in track...her IPVA club team qualifi ed for the Junior Olympic National Tournament three-straight years, while she was named to the All-Tournament Team for the American Division at the 2008 tournament...an excellent student, she was a member of the National Honor Society, on the honor roll, along with being very involved with the student-council.

personalFull name is Jodi Lynn Purdy...born May 25, 1991 in Denison, Iowa...the daughter of Jeff and Annette Purdy...has two siblings, Bryan and Adam...currently majoring in kinesiology and health promotion.

#5Jodi Purdy5-11/Outside HitterJuniorWinterset, IowaWinterset High School

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Off the Court...Full Name: Jodi Lynn PurdyBirthday: May 25, 1991Birthplace: Denison, IowaParents: Jeff and Annette PurdySiblings: Bryan (22), Adam (16)Nickname: PurrdogFavorite Singer: Francesca BattistelliFavorite Season: SummerFavorite Breakfast Cereal: Frosted FlakesIf you had a super power, it would be: To fl yI chose my number because: It was my high school numberIf you could play a musical instrument, what would it be: HarmonicaWho is your role model or an infl uence in your life: My parents

Career HighsKills 25 vs. Harvard 9/19/09Attempts 54 vs. Harvard 9/19/09Hitting % .643 (11-2-14) vs. Rutgers 8/28/09Assists 4 vs. TCU 11/11/10Service Aces 8 vs. Florida Atlantic 9/4/10Digs 20 vs. Utah 10/15/09Block Solos 2 vs. New Mexcio 9/26/09Block Assists 7 vs. Idaho 9/18/10 Total Blocks 7 vs. Idaho 9/18/10




Jodi purdy's Career statistiCsYEAR MP/MS SP K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S Points2009 31/31 116 398 3.43 181 1041 .208 19 0.16 28 0.24 41 294 2.53 22 3 46 49 0.42 452.0 2010 32/32 109 350 3.21 159 953 .200 18 0.17 42 0.39 41 284 2.61 26 4 70 74 0.68 431.0 Totals 63/63 225 748 3.32 340 1994 .205 37 0.16 70 0.31 82 578 2.57 48 7 116 123 0.55 883.0

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FresHman (2010)Played in all 32 matches and 99 sets in her fi rst complete season...played in the fi rst match of her career against Southern Utah (8/27/10)...fi nished with 11 assists and three digs in that match...averaged 4.44 assists and 1.31 digs per set...also had 21 service aces (0.21 saps)...in MWC matches, she averaged 4.15 assists and 1.25 digs per set...had three service aces against Colorado State (11/18/10)...fi nished with a career high three kills and six attempts against UNLV (10/7/10)...had two kills and three service aces against Stetson (9/4/10)...recorded a career high 25 assists plus eight digs against Murray State (8/28/10)...recorded double-fi gures in assists 27 times...earned Academic All-MW and Scholar-Athlete honors.

HigH sCHoolA four-time First Team All-Centennial League selection while attending Mullen High School...her team fi nished 26-4 overall and earned a share of the Centennial League Championship...won the 2009 Regional Championship and went into the 4A State Championship as the second seed...the team went 3-1 in the State Championship falling in the semi-fi nal round to Lewis-Palmer...was selected to the AVCA All-American Watch List, RMR Junior Qualifi er All-Star

Team, a RMR Junior Regional All-Star and First Team All-State for the second year in a row in 2009...a First Team 4A All-State and All-Tournament Team selection in 2008, she helped her team to the runner-up spot in the state tournament...a three-time team captain, she was coached by Vilis Ozols...played for the Juggernaught volleyball club...an excellent student, she was a member of the National Honor Society, the First Honor Roll and was named Academic All-State First Team in 2008-09. personalFull name is Rachel Renee Keyes...born April 26, 1992 in Wheatridge, Colo...is the daughter of Tom and Joanie Keyes...has one brother, Matt...majoring in secondary education/english.

Rachel Keyes5-7/Setter/LiberoSophomoreLakewood, ColoradoMullen High School

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raCHel keyes' Career statistiCsYEAR MP/MS SP K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S Points2010 32/0 99 19 0.19 3 62 .258 440 4.44 21 0.21 36 130 1.31 0 0 0 0 0.00 40.0 Totals 32/0 99 19 0.19 3 62 .258 440 4.44 21 0.21 36 130 1.31 0 0 0 0 0.00 40.0

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Off the Court...Full Name: Rachel Renee KeyesBirthday: April 26, 1992Birthplace: Wheatridge, Colo.Parents: Tom and Joanie KeyesSibling: Matthew (14)Nicknames: Rach, Ray, Ray-RayFavorite Color: RedFavorite Singer/Group: Jack Johnson, The FrayFavorite Season: FallIf you could play an instrument, what would it be: GuitarI chose Wyoming because: I love the team and the peopleWho is your role model or an infl uence in your life: My parentsBest piece of advice received: Don't forget to stop and enjoy life

Career HighsKills 3 vs. UNLV 10/7/10Attempts 6 vs. UNLV 10/7/10Hitting % 1.00 Three Times Last Time (1-0-1) vs. Utah 11/26/10Assists 25 vs. Murray State 8/28/10Service Aces 3 Four Times Last Time vs. Colorado State 11/18/10Digs 12 vs. TCU 11/11/10Block Solos 0Block Assists 0 Total Blocks 0

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redsHirt FresHman (2010)Played in 23 matches and 54 sets in her fi rst season of competition along with eight starts...played in the fi rst match of her career against Southern Utah (8/27/10) and started in her fi rst career match against Air Force (10/9/10)...averaged 1.28 kills per set, while adding 31 digs (0.57 dps) and 28 total blocks (0.54 bps)...in league matches, she averaged 1.13 kills, 1.54 points and 0.62 blocks per set...had a career high fi ve assists against TCU (10/16/10)...against Air Force, she recorded fi ve kills and one assist...recorded a career high 11 kills, two service aces and fi ve total blocks against UNLV (10/7/10)...hit .357 (11-1-28) in that match...had three total blocks and one assist against Boise State (9/11/10)...had four kills plus one block assist against Bethune Cookman (9/3/10)...fi nished with four kills and fi ve digs against Murray State (8/28/10)...garnered Academic All-MW honors for the fi rst time.

FresHman (2009)Redshirted during the 2009 season.

HigH sCHoolA three-time All-East Texas selection and team captain, while attending Bullard High School...during her senior year, she was selected to the Prep Volleyball All-Texas Team, Class 3A Second Team All-State and District 17 3A Co-MVP...as a junior, she earned the District Outstanding Hitter Award, while her team won the Bi-District Championship and the runner-up spot in the District Championships...was named the District MVP, while helping her team to a District and Area Championship in 2006...was coached by Kalya Hanningham...a four-time letterwinner in volleyball, she has also earned letters in basketball...was named First Team All-District as a junior and senior and All-East Texas in 2007, along Second Team All-District honors in 2006...was also selected to play in the Azalea East vs. West All-Star Game...an excellent student, she was a member of the National Honor Society and honor roll, while earning All-District honors in both volleyball and basketball.

personalFull name is Calli Marie Miller born October 31, 1990 in Arling-ton, Texas...the daughter of Kevin and Linda Miller...has two siblings, Adria and Amanda...majoring in kinesiology and health promotion.

Calli Miller6-1/Outside HitterSophomoreBullard, TexasBullard High School

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Calli miller's Career statistiCsYEAR MP/MS SP K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S Points2010 23/8 54 69 1.28 35 220 .155 9 0.17 4 0.07 6 31 0.57 5 1 28 29 0.54 88.0 Totals 23/8 54 69 1.28 35 220 .155 9 0.17 4 0.07 6 31 0.57 5 1 28 29 0.54 88.0

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Off the Court...Full Name: Calli Marie MillerBirthday: October 31, 1990Birthplace: Arlington, TexasParents: Kevin and Linda MillerSiblings: Adria (25), Amanda (24)Favorite T.V. Show: BonesFavorite Breakfast Cereal: Cinnamon Toast CrunchFavorite Holiday Tradition: Decorating the Christmas TreeIf you could have any job you wanted, what would it be: Olympic AthleteIf you could play a musical instrument, what would it be: GuitarWho is your role model or an infl uence in your life: My momIf you could participate in another sport, what would it be: Swimming

Career HighsKills11 vs. UNLV 10/7/10Attempts28 vs. UNLV 10/7/10Hitting %.500 (2-0-4) vs. UT-Arlington 9/10/10Assists5 vs. TCU 10/16/10Service Aces2 vs. UNLV 10/7/10Digs5 vs. Murray State 8/28/10Block Solos1 vs. Murray State 8/28/10Block Assists5 vs. UNLV 10/7/10Total Blocks5 vs. UNLV 10/7/10




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redsHirt FresHman (2010)Started in all 32 matches while playing in 107 sets for the Cowgirls in her fi rst full season...started in her fi rst career match against Southern Utah (8/27/10)...recorded three kills and four block assists in that match...averaged 1.51 kills and 0.98 blocks per set...hit a team leading .280 (162-56-379)...in league matches, she added 1.60 kills, almost one block and a .288 (91-30-212) hitting percentage...ranked ninth in hitting percentage in overall matches and tenth in MWC matches...hit a career high .833 (5-0-6) against TCU (10/16/10)...recorded her fi rst double-fi gure match with a career high ten kills and 22 attempts against UNLV (10/7/10)...had a career high eight total blocks against Seattle (9/18/10)...recorded nine kills and hit .750 (9-0-12) against UT-Arlington (9/10/10)...had nine kills, plus fi ve total blocks against Murray State (8/28/10)...led the team 14 times in blocks during the season...earned Academic All-Conference and Scholar-Athlete honors.

FresHman (2009)Redshirted during the 2009 season.

HigH sCHoolAn All-Conference selection, while attending Ridgeview High School...played volleyball at Fort Collins High School...during the 2008 season, her team won the Front Range Conference Championship with a 13-1 conference mark, while fi nishing 19-7 overall...was named the Front Range Volleyball Conference Player of the Year...was coached in high school by Lindsey Kerr...an excellent student, she was a member of the honor roll throughout high school...played club volleyball for the Norco Vol-leyball Club...in 2007, the team qualifi ed for the Junior Nationals and placed 13th...her 17 black team placed third at the Rocky Mountain Regional, while she was named to the All-Star Team at the RMR Junior National Qualifi er in 2008.

personalFull name Karise Elisabeth Plante...born November 29, 1990 in Laramie, Wyo...the daughter of Bruce and Jan Roehrkasse...she has four siblings...married Joe Plante, a member of the UW Track and Field Team, on July 4, 2011...her father, Bruce, and uncle, Lenny, both played basketball for the Cowboys, while her mother, Jan, was a letterwinner with the Cowgirl Volleyball Team from 1979-82...currently majoring in art.

Reese Plante6-2/Middle BlockerSophomoreFort Collins, ColoradoRidgeview High School

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reese plante's Career statistiCsYEAR MP/MS SP K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S Points2010 32/32 107 162 1.51 56 379 .280 3 0.03 1 0.01 1 18 0.17 0 2 103 105 0.98 216.5 Totals 32/32 107 162 1.51 56 379 .280 3 0.03 1 0.01 1 18 0.17 0 2 103 105 0.98 216.5

Off the Court...Full Name: Karise Elisabeth PlanteBirthday: November 29, 1990Birthplace: Laramie, WyomingParents: Bruce and Jan RoehrkasseSiblings: Tyson (22), Timi (16), Kari (14), K.J. (11)Nickname: GertrudeFavorite Class at UW: DrawingFavorite Season: SummerFavorite Breakfast Cereal: Lucky CharmsI chose Wyoming because: I love everyone on the teamIf you could build a dreamhouse, where would it be: In the mountainsIf you could play a musical instrument, what would it be: Saxaphone

Career HighsKills10 vs. UNLV 10/7/10Attempts22 vs. UNLV 10/7/10Hitting %.833 (5-0-6) vs. TCU 10/16/10Assists1 Three Times Last Time vs. BYU 11/24/10Service Aces1 vs. Gonzaga 9/17/10Digs3 vs. Murray State 8/28/10Block Solos1 vs. Portland 9/10/10, Idaho 9/18/10Block Assists 8 vs. Seattle 9/18/10Total Blocks8 vs. Seattle 9/18/10

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redsHirt FresHman (2010)Played in 12 matches and 18 sets on the year...played in her fi rst match of her career against Northern Arizona (8/28/10)...recorded ten kills (0.56 kps) and fi ve total blocks on the year...fi nished with a career high four kills and one assist against San Diego State (10/28/10)...recorded two kills and two digs against Colorado Christian (10/19/10)...fi nished with one kill against Murray State (8/28/10)...had one service ace and two digs against Stetson (9/4/10)...recorded a career high two blocks against Bethune Cookman (9/3/10)...a Mountain West Scholar-Athlete selection.

FresHman (2009)Redshirted in 2009.

HigH sCHoolA two-time All-State and 4A Player of the Year selection while attending Kelly Walsh High School...also earned All-Conference honors three straight years, along with being selected the Wyoming Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year in 2007 and 2008...a two-time team captain, she was named to the McDonald’s Tournament Team twice and

selected to play in the 2009 Wyoming Coaches All-Star game...in that same season, her team went 30-4 overall on the way to a State 4A Championship, while the previous two seasons they fi nished in the runner-up spot...the team also won the 4A West Conference and Regional Championships in both 2006 and 2007...a three-year letterwinner in volleyball, she also earned let-ters in both basketball and track and fi eld...was a two-time team captain in basketball, while earning All-State and All-Conference honors...tied for the 4A West conference championship and was the 4A Regional runner-up in 2009...in track, she qualifi ed for the state meet three straight years in the triple, high and long jump...an excellent student, she was a member of the National Honor Society, the honor roll, while being involved with several other scholastic activities.

HigH sCHoolFull name Emily Jo Rochelle...born December 27, 1990 in Casper, Wyo...the daughter of Joe and DeAnn Rochelle...has three siblings, Christina, Tiffany and Brian...majoring in speech language and hearing science.

Emily Rochelle6-0/Rightside Hitter/LiberoSophomoreCasper, WyomingKelly Walsh High School

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emily roCHelle's Career statistiCsYEAR MP/MS SP K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S Points2010 12/0 18 10 0.56 8 36 .056 1 0.06 1 0.06 2 5 0.28 0 1 4 5 0.28 14.0 Totals 12/0 18 10 0.56 8 36 .056 1 0.06 1 0.06 2 5 0.28 0 1 4 5 0.28 14.0

Off the Court...Full Name: Emily Jo RochelleBirthday: December 27, 1990Birthplace: Casper, WyomingParents:Joe and DeAnn RochelleSiblings: Christina (28), Tiffany (26), Brian (24)Favorite Board Game: Chutes and LaddersFavorite Season: SummerFavorite Breakfast Cereal: Oatmeal SquaresPre-game ritual: Dancing with the teamHanging on the walls of my bedroom: Pictures of family and friendsThe best thing about playing for the Cowgirls: Our team

Career HighsKills4 vs. San Diego State 10/28/10Attempts12 vs. Colorado Christian 10/19/10Hitting %.500 (1-0-2) vs. Murray State 8/28/10Assists1 vs. San Diego State 10/28/10Service Aces1 vs. Stetson 9/4/10Digs2 vs. Stetson 9/4/10, Colorado Christian 10/19/10Block Solos1 vs. Bethune Cookman 9/3/10Block Assists1 Four Times Last Time vs. San Diego State 10/28/10Total Blocks2 vs. Bethune Cookman 9/3/10




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FresHman (2010)Played in 26 matches during her fi rst season along with 65 sets...played in her fi rst match of her career against Southern Utah (8/27/10)...recorded three digs in that match...averaged 1.65 digs per set overall and 2.02 in league matches...recorded her fi rst double-fi gure match in digs with 14 digs against UNLV (11/6/10)...followed that up with 11 digs against TCU (11/11/10)...recorded her third straight double-fi gure match in digs with a career high 16 against New Mexico (11/13/10)...had nine digs and one service ace against Colorado Christian (10/19/10)...recorded four digs against New Mexico (10/14/10)...fi nished with seven digs and one assist against Bethune Cookman (9/3/10)...recorded double-fi gures fi ve times in digs...garnered Academic All-MW honors in her fi rst season.

HigH sCHoolA two-time letterwinner in volleyball while attending Ponderosa High School...in 2009, her team entered the 5A State Championship as the fi fth seed and went 5-2 during the tournament to earn the 5A Colorado State Championship over Highlands Ranch, 3-2...the team fi nished 27-4 overall and 10-1 in league play to earn the District 8 Championship...was named Second Team All-Continental League and Co-MVP by her team, while earning All-Tournament honors at the Cherry Creek Tournament...coached by Rob Graham...her club team won the Omaha President’s Day Classic

and the runner-up spot at the Northern Lights National Qualifi er, while she won a Bronze Medal at the USA Volleyball Junior Olympics.

personalFull name is Rebecca Marie Stewart...born August 17, 1992 in Overland Park, Kansas...is the daughter of Jim and KC Stew-art...has a brother, Connor...currently majoring in elementary education.

Becky Stewart5-7/LiberoSophomoreParker, ColoradoPonderosa High School

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beCky stewart's Career statistiCsYEAR MP/MS SP K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S Points2010 26/0 65 0 0.00 0 6 .000 6 0.09 3 0.05 9 107 1.65 13 0 0 0 0.00 3.0 Totals 26/0 65 0 0.00 0 6 .000 6 0.09 3 0.05 9 107 1.65 13 0 0 0 0.00 3.0

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Off the Court...Full Name: Rebecca Marie StewartBirthday: August 17, 1992Birthplace: Overland Park, KansasParents: Jim and K.C. StewartSibling: Connor (15)Nickname: BeckyFavorite Color: BlueFavorite Sports Team: Denver BroncosIf I had a super power, it would be: The ability to fl yFavorite Recess Activity Growing Up: Playing footballUltimate career highlight: Earning a starting spotIf you could play a musical instrument, what would it be: Piano

Career HighsKills 0Attempts 2 vs. Colorado Christian 10/19/10, BYU 11/24/10Hitting % .000 (0-0-0)Assists 1 Six Times Last Time vs. Utah 11/26/10Service Aces 1 vs. New Mexico 10/14/10, Colorado Christian 10/19/10, Utah 11/26/10Digs 16 vs. New Mexico 11/13/10Block Solos 0Block Assists 0 Total Blocks 0




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FresHman (2010)Redshirted in volleyball for the season...ran both indoor and outdoor track in the spring of 2011...won the 400-meter hurdle title at the MWC Outdoor Championships...also placed seventh in the 100-meter hurdles, while helping the 4x400 meter relay team to a second place fi nish and the 4x100 meter relay team to a fourth place fi nish.

HigH sCHoolA two-time All-Conference and All-State selection while attending Evanston High School...earned 4A West Player of the Year and Wyoming 4A Player of the Year honors in 2009...helped her team to a 21-6 overall and 9-1 in the 4A West Conference, while they fi nished second in the State 4A Championship...fi nished fi rst in the conference in both kills with 396 (4.1 kps) and blocks (2.3 bps), while hitting 44%...was coached by Tera Lawler...a three-time letterwinner in volleyball, she has also earned letters in track and fi eld and basketball...an excellent track

and fi eld athlete, she was a four-time All-Conference and All-State selection...as a senior, she fi nished fi rst in four events to help her team to the 4A West Regional Cham-pionship...followed that up with four fi rst place fi nishes at the 4A State Championships in the 200, 400, 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles, while helping her team to a fourth place finish...also earned "Best of the Best" honors in all of those events except the 400, which is the fastest overall time regardless of classifi cation...during her junior year, she qualifi ed for seven events at the 4A State Track and Field meet and placed fi rst in three events (400, 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles) and second in an additional event...was also "Best of the Best" in three events at the State Meet...in basketball, she was named First Team Class 4A All-West Conference, while averaging 9.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game...her team made it to state after fi nishing second at the 4A West Regionals...as a junior she was selected Honorable Mention All-Conference...an honor roll student, she was a member of the National Honor Society, while being involved in several scholastic and community activities.

personalFull name Erin Nichole Kirby...born July 3, 1992...is the daughter of Jon and Michelle Kirby...has two siblings, Lyndsey and Kevin...majoring in kinesiology and heath promotion.

Erin Kirby6-0/Middle Blocker/Rightside HitterRedshirt FreshmanEvanston, WyomingEvanston High School

#2Off the Court...Full Name: Erin Nichole KirbyBirthday: July 3, 1992Birthplace: Salt Lake City, UtahParents: Jon and Michelle KirbySiblings: Lyndsey (25), Kevin (23)Nicknames: Kirbster, Ere Bear, BooeyFavorite Colors: Yellow and PinkFavorite T.V. Show: DexterFavorite Breakfast Cereal: Cinnamon Toast CrunchHanging on the walls of my bedroom: Tons of pictures of friends and familyIf you could play another sport, what would it be: I do compete in another sport, track and fi eld. If I had to pick another it would be basketballThree things I can't wait to try: Skydiving, scuba diving and surfi ngWho is a role model or infl uence in your life: My momBest piece of advice received: Always remeber to have fun and try your best no matter what because that is what's important

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HigH sCHoolA four-time First Team All-League selection while attending Royalton-Hartland High School...was also named All-Western New York the last four years as well...helped her team to a league championship in both 2008 and 2009...a two-time team captain, she was named to several All-tournament Teams during her career and is the school record holder in kills, hitting effi ciency and blocks...was coached by Bill Holahan...was a member of the Magard Frontier National Team for four years, and was selected to the USA Volleyball High Performance Continental Team...besides volleyball, she lettered in track and fi eld...was also a two-time captain and holds the school record in 100-meter hurdles.

personalFull name Bridget Elizabeth Shanahan...born January 6, 1993 in Fayetteville, North Carolina...is the daughter of Bernard and Caryn Shanahan...has one sibling, Kyle...has not decided on a college major.

Bridget Shanahan6-2/Outside Hitter/Middle BlockerFreshmanGasport, New YorkRoyalton-Hartland High School

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HigH sCHoolA three-year letterwinner while attending Pine Creek High School...was selected to the AVCA High School pre-season All-America Players to Watch list in 2010...in 2009, she helped her team to a Metro, District and Regional Champion-ship...the team earned the number one seed in pool play at the 2009 State Volleyball Championships...during her senior season, she earned Second Team All-Colorado, while her team won the Metro and District Championships...entered the 5A State Championships as the third seed with a 23-3 overall record...went 3-0 in Pool Play and fell to Chaparral in the Championship game to fi nish the season 26-4 overall...was coached by Ashlynn Smith in high school...her 2010 Colorado Juniors Volleyball Club team placed second at the Rocky Mountain Qualifi er and third at the Crossroads Tournament, while qualifying for the Junior Olympics...in 2009, they won the Rocky Mountain Regional Tournament, and placed second at the 17’s Division Chicago and Omaha Tournaments...an excellent student, she was a member of the National Honor Society and Honor Roll, while being involved in several clubs and activities. personalFull name Katherine Esther Feldman...born March 19, 1993 in Colorado Springs...the daughter of Steven and Valerie Feldman...has fi ve siblings, Sarah, Will, Tom, Caroline and Anna...undecided on a college major.

Katherine Feldman6-6/Rightside HitterFreshmanColorado Springs, Colo.Pine Creek High School

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HigH sCHoolA two-time All-Conference selection while attending Cheyenne East High School...was selected the Wyoming 4A Player of the Year, All-State and the Wyoming Gatorade Player of the Year her senior year...helped lead her team to the 2010 4A East Regional Volleyball Championship and the number one seed in the Wyoming State Tournament...the team would fall in the semi-fi nal round against Kelly Walsh who went on to win the State Championship...was coached in high school by Jaye Wacker...besides volleyball, she was also a member of the basketball team and played softball...a three-time All-Conference selection in basketball, she helped her team to a 25-3 record and the Class 4A Championship in 2010...as a senior, she was named to the 4A All-State team after leading her team to a 20-10 record and a fourth place fi nish in the state...during her career, she was named the Most Outstanding Female Athlete for East High School...as a member of the Cheyenne Extreme softball team, they won the fast-pitch state championship in the Under 12, Under 14 twice and Under 16 the past fi ve years...an excellent student, she was a member of the honor roll.

personalFull name is Meghan Delaney Sipe...born January 3, 1993 in Littleton, Colorado...the daughter of Darrel Sipe and Terri Meyer-Sipe...has a brother, Jacob...undecided on a major.

Meghan Sipe6-1/Outside HitterFreshmanCheyenne, WyomingCheyenne East High School

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HigH sCHoolA two-time letterwinner in volleyball while attending Seven Lakes High School...named pre-season Honorable Men-tion and to the pre-season watch list in 2010...helped her team to an 11-1 district record and a District Champion-ship while being named First Team All-District her senior year...was also selected to play in the GHAVCA All-Star Tournament...holds the school record for assists per match...was coached in high school by Farah Holder...her 18 Black volleyball club team placed third at the regional tournament and qualifi ed for the Girls Junior National Cham-pionships, while her 15 Black Tornados team was second at the Lonestar Classic and the Northern Lights Qualifi er...qualifi ed for the Junior Olympics as well...an excellent student, she was a member of the honor roll and was named Honorable Mention Academic All-State.

personalFull name is Whitney Irene Smith...born January 27, 1993 in Anchorage, Alaska...the daughter of David and Janet Smith...has one sibling, Shannon...has not yet decided on a major.

Whitney Smith6-0/SetterFreshmanKaty, TexasSeven Lakes High School

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