Thursday, November 16, 2006

ALICIA LIGHT SIGNS WITH TUSCULUM VOLLEYBALL

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Alicia Light has signed a national letter of intent to attend Tusculum College and play volleyball for the Pioneers announced TC head coach Nathan Baker.

Light, a 5-6 libero from Kingsport, Tenn., played at Sullivan South High School for Coach Wendy Ratliff. Light led her prep squad to two trips to the TSSAA State Championship match. She led her team with 567 digs and posted the top serve reception percentage on the team.

"I'm very happy that Alicia has chosen Tusculum College," said Baker. "Getting a player of Alicia's caliber, that has been part of a very successful high school program, is huge for our team. She is a touch player and should fit right in with our team."

Light was a four-time All-Conference selection in volleyball and softball and finished with 92 service aces which was second on the Rebels' team.

Tusculum posted a 23-10 record in 2006 and finished fourth in the South Atlantic Conference.

Tusculum College, located in Greeneville, Tenn., is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, USA and is a NCAA Division II member of the South Atlantic Conference which is comprised of nine colleges and universities in Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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