Heather Pyle Freshman 5-3 L/DS Westlake, OH Westlake

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Head Coach Jim Lodes: "Heather has an infectious energy level. Her quickness and fearlessness on defense will make her exciting to watch this fall."

High School: Earned three letters and captained one season for Daniel Berkheimer at Westlake High School...holds the school record for most digs in a single game and a match...was named All-Conference and All-District First Team in 2007 and to the West Sun Northwest All-Star Team...was named the Westlake Defensive Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007...named All-Conference and All-District Honorable Mention in 2006.

Personal: Born January 29, 1990...daughter of Thomas and Debby...full name is Heather Nicole Pyle...has one brother (Jason) and one sister (Cassie)...favorite athlete is Misty May-Treanor...favorite movie is Anchorman...chose Buffalo because it isn’t too far from home, has a good volleyball program and the nursing school...would like to set the UB school record for digs in a match...lists greatest athletic experience as finishing fifth in Gold at Nationals.