Stefanie DeNardin #5
 Position: Libero
 Height: 5-6
 Class: Sr.
 Hometown: Marysville, Mich. (Marysville HS)

2005: Outlook
DeNardin returns to man the Crusaders defense from the Libero position. A first team All-WHAC performer in 2004, DeNardin looks to stay healthy in 2005 after battling nagging injuries in her first year as a Crusader. If healthy, DeNardin is a legitimate All-America candidate, anchoring one of the top defensive units in the nation.

2004: Junior Season
Became one of the top defenders in the WHAC after posting 561 digs in 121 games for the Crusaders ... posted double-digit kills 32 times ... notched a career high 34 digs in MU’s victory over Cornerstone in the WHAC tournament championship game November 13, 2004 ... missed the final six matches of the season due to injury ... added 25 service aces and 23 assists ... was a three time WHAC Libero of the Week ... earned first team All-WHAC honors.

 

2003: Red-Shirt Season
Sat out the 2004 campaign due to off-season wrist surgery ... retains two-years of eligibility.


Prior to Madonna:
Played two seasons at St. Clair Community College in St. Clair, Michigan ... earned honorable mention All-Conference honors as a freshman ... first team All-Conference, All-Region and All-State as a sophomore.

High School:
A three sport star for Marysville High ... also lettered in basketball and softball ... led team to state volleyball championship all four years ... second team All-Conference and Blue Water Area in basketball and volleyball as a junior ... first team All-Conference in both basketball and volleyball as a senior .... class B Second team All-State, First team All-Region, All-Area and All-Conference selections in volleyball her senior year ... honored as Marysville Female Athlete of the Year ... member of Honor Roll and National Honor Society

Quoting Coach Abraham:
“Coming off a stellar junior season, expectations for Stefanie will again be very high. She will again be asked and looked upon to provide a spark defensively as our libero and one of our best primary passers. One of our quality senior athletes, Stef has excellent ball control and court awareness. With the quick style offense we plan to run, we'll need a fine-tuned passing game and execution to be successful. We'll look to Stefanie to provide the consistency and defensive leadership needed. Her execution and high level of defensive play will play a big part in our team's efforts to make another conference and National Championship run. Stefanie has learned a lot from her initial season as our libero and has done the necessary things in the off-season to raise her game to even a higher level. She plays with tremendous intensity every time she takes the floor and provides a spark with her consistent and aggressive serve. Defense play and serve receive are integral qualities that win championships at every level. Stefanie will compete as one of the best nationally at her position. This Crusader is a gamer who plans to make her final season one to remember.”



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