14 Laura Lesko

Middle Hitter
5-10,  Sr. 
Experience: 3 L
Wyandotte, Mich.
Roosevelt HS
Birthday:  9/23/83
Major: Math (Secondary Education)
(updated 8/11/03)

2003 (Junior): Earned first-team All-Conference accolades following her best season as a Crusader...posted double-digit kills 43 times on her way to 705 total kills and a .429 attack percentage...ran together a streak of 28 straight matches with 10 or more kills from September 23rd to December 4th...ranked third on the team in kills behind Tinina and Bush and third in kills per game with a 4.29 average...posted season high 25 kills in fourth match of the season, a victory over Doane on August 23rd...Stepped up her game on the defensive end, finishing the year with 492 digs and 172 blocks...ranked third on the team in digs and second in total blocks...finished the season strong with four double-digit kill performances at the NAIA National Tournament including a game high 16 in quarterfinal loss to Biola (CA).
2002 Sophomore Season: One of two players to start all 171 games for the Crusaders...Second on the team and in the WHAC with 543 kills...Finished 19th in the nation in total kills...Her 3.18 kills/game also ranked second on the team and in the conference...One of the breakout stars of last year’s team, earning first team All-Conference honors...Her .485 attack percentage placed second in the Conference...Also notched 71 service aces...Was a force in the middle as a blocker as well, posting 28 solo blocks, 142 block assists and 170 total blocks, leading the team in all three categories...Led WHAC in total blocks...

2001 Freshman Season: Competed in 98 total games in her first season as a Crusader. Compiled 266 kills in 616 attempts with 77 errors for a .307 hitting percentage. Put together 2.17 kills per game (5th on team). Had 3 assist in 15 attempts for an assist percentage of .200. Had 10 service aces and 4 errors in 37 attempts for a .892 percentage. Put together 89 digs with 0.91 digs per game. Had 3 pass reception errors in 23 attempts for a .870 passing percentage. Compiled 7 block solos, 21 block assists, 5 errors with 0.29 blocks per game (7th on team). Had 14 multiple attack kills performances and a season-high 10 digs against the University of Dearborn on September 20. Also had 15 kills (2nd personal best) against Westminster College (PA) on October 6. Earned her first varsity letter and was chosen as team Most Improved Player. Best overall performance was on November 1 versus Eckerd College: 20 kills, 1 error in 35 attempts for a .543 hitting percentage with 7 digs, 1 assist and 2 total blocks. 

Wyandotte Roosevelt High School: Earned eight varsity letters in her high school career. Lettered three years in basketball, two years in softball and three years in volleyball. Selected as an All-Area, All-District and All-League basketball standout her senior season. Earned First Team All-Area, All-District and All-League recognition in her sophomore, junior and senior years. Chosen as a MHSAA All-Region and MHSAA Honorable Mention All-State performer both her junior and senior years. Went on to earn Second Team All-Metro honors as a senior year while being voted her team’s Most Valuable Player. Also received MHSAA Academic All-State recognition for her accomplishments as a scholar athlete, senior year. Was involved in numerous clubs and organizations outside of athletics, such as Honor Society, D.A.R.E, S.A.D.D. and P.R.I.D.E. Graduated with honors with a cumulative GPA of 3.80.

High School Coach: Colleen Minor

Club Ball: Played three years with the Victor’s Junior’s Volleyball club. Participated in numerous AAU and USVBA club tournaments in my three years of competition. Led her teams to several championship finishes as a member of Victor’s.

Coach’s Comments: "An exceptional all around volleyball athlete who has all the skills and ability to make her greatest impact in her senior season. Recognized as one of the nations best players at the middle hitter position. She is very fast and quick as an attacker and has the ability to attack anywhere on the net. Definitely a go to player who will be called upon to provide much of the offense in the 2004 campaign. A versatile offensive and defensive player who we hope can provide leadership on the floor and be force opponents will have a tough time stopping. As one of our veteran upperclassmen, we'll need Laura to excel as a dominant force, a player we can count on every match. The 2004 campaign will provide the opportunity for this talented senior to shine once again and culminate an outstanding college career."

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