Volleyball

(Nov. 17, 2000) — University of Kentucky volleyball player Megan Weiskircher was named All-Southeastern Conference second team for the 2000 season the conference announced on November 14.

Weiskircher, a 6-1 senior middle blocker, leads the Wildcats with 354 kills (3.61 gm.) and 234 digs (2.39 gm.)The Houston, Texas, native recorded a team-high 11 double-doubles this season and was the Cats’ kill leader innine matches and dig leader in eight. She also posted a career-high 21 kills earlier this season. Weiskircher wasselected to the All-Tournament team at the Jefferson Cup and the Buckeye Invitational, in addition to being votedMVP of the Kentucky Conference Challenge.

“I would like to extend a congratulations on behalf of myself and the entire team on Megan’s accomplishment,” UKcoach Jona Braden said. “I believe anytime a person is honored in this way, they are honored by the recognition ofthe teams they’ve competed against. I want to commend her along with all the players who received All-SEChonors.”

First Team All-SEC             Second Team All-SECMichelle Green  Alabama         Monica Morales  AlabamaEftila TenellariArkansasJaunelle Hamilton       AuburnLibby Windell           ArkansasMichelle Coens  ArkansasBenavia Jenkins Florida Kris Bova               FloridaNicole McCray           Florida Erin Gornes             GeorgiaNiki Hartley            Florida Megan Weiskircher       KentuckyAury Cruz               Florida Meagan Davis            LSUStacy Buerger           Georgia         Kira Zschau             Ole MissBerna Dwyer             South Carolina  Brianne Smedley Mississippi St.Megan Hosp              South Carolina  Sam Alban               South CarolinaCally Plummer           South Carolina  Janelle Hester          TennesseeAriana Wilson           TennesseeErica Lear              Tennessee

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