KIRSTEN ERIKSON

5-10 • Sophmore • Rightside Hitter
Blue Springs, Mo./Blue Springs High School

General: Second-year player ... Looking to increase her roll after a strong freshman year performance.

In 2010: Played in 29 matches with five starts on the season … Earned 108 kills while hitting at a .128 (108K-61E-368TA) clip … also had 42 digs and 18 total blocks on the year.

In High School: Was a standout player for Blue Springs High School's two Missouri 4A State Tournament runs, including a State Runner-up finish in 2009 ... Earned First-team All-State honors her senior year ... Chosen for the MO-KAN All-Star Game ... Played eight years of club volleyball for Invasion and KC Extreme ... was a four-year president's honor roll student and Academic All-State selection.

Personal: Born December 19, 1991 ... Daughter of Steve and Sharon Erikson ... Plans to major in family and consumer science with and emphasis in fashion merchandising.