JULIE AT A GLANCE: Expected to be used as a setter more this season ... Physically gifted ... Works hard defensively ... Connects with the middles well ... Tremendous leaper ... Experience on the court will be a valuable asset.

 

JUNIOR (2008): Played in all but three sets on the season, appearing in every match ... Made 12 starts between defensive specialist and setter ... Second on the team with 295 assists ... Fourth on the team in digs ... Second on the team in service percentage, placing 96.1 percent on the court.

SOPHOMORE (2007): Played in all but one of the Bucs’ 32 matches ... Was the primary sub off the bench at defensive specialist ... Fifth on the team in digs per game ... Recorded a .940 reception percentage as a primary passer ... Member of the SSC Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll ... Selected to Barry’s Fall and Spring Dean’s List.

FRESHMAN (2006): Played in 29 matches with 10 starts ... Was the primary sub off the bench as a defensive specialist and back-up setter ... Recorded a .139 hitting percentage and a 1.79 digs per game average ... A member of the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll in the fall ... Earned Dean’s List distinction in both fall and spring semesters.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Melbourne Central Catholic for her mother Bonnie Priester ... A four-year letterwinner in volleyball for the Hustlers ... Recorded 1,955 assists, 200 service aces, 424 kills, and 930 digs for her career ... Earned team Most Valuable Players honors ... Earned MCC’s Heisman Award and Hustler Athletic Award.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Joe and Bonnie Priester ... Has one sister (Rachel) ... Majoring in sport management.