Edmond, Curry and Lilley Named Preseason All-SEC

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Wildcats had three representatives on the 2019 All-Southeastern Conference Preseason Team, the most of any team in the conference, it was announced by the league office on Wednesday afternoon. Gabby Curry, Leah Edmond and Madison Lilley were all named to the 10-person team, as voted on by the coaches.
 
In addition to having three members on the Preseason All-SEC Team, Kentucky was voted as the preseason favorite to win the SEC, getting 11 of 13 first-place votes. Florida was picked second with a pair of first-place votes. Tennessee was tabbed third.
 
Leah Edmond

• 2018 AVCA Second Team All-America
• 2018 AVCA All-Southeast Region Team
• 2018 SEC Player of the Year
• 2018 All-SEC

 
Madison Lilley

• 2018 AVCA Second Team All-America
• 2018 AVCA All-Southeast Region Player of the Year
• 2018 All-SEC
• SEC Setter of the Week eight times in 2018

 
Gabby Curry

• 2018 AVCA All-America honorable mention
• 2018 AVCA All-Southeast Region Team
• 2018 SEC Libero of the Year
• 2018 All-SEC

 
2019 SEC All-Preseason Volleyball Team
Rachael Kramer, Florida
Gabby Curry, Kentucky
Leah Edmond, Kentucky
Madison Lilley, Kentucky
Taylor Bannister, LSU
Emily Stroup, Ole Miss
Kylie Deberg, Missouri
Mikayla Shields, South Carolina
Tessa Grubbs, Tennessee
Hollann Hans, Texas A&M
 
2019 SEC Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

1. Kentucky (11)
2. Florida (2)
3. Tennessee
4. Missouri
5. South Carolina
6. Texas A&M
7. LSU
8. Georgia
9. Arkansas
10. Ole Miss
11. Alabama
12. Auburn
13. Mississippi State

 
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