JULIA AT A GLANCE: Has been a pleasant surprise and addition to the team ... Expected to see a tremendous amount of playing and possibly as a starter on the outside ... Great attitude ... Tremendous athlete who jumps well ... Good timing on approach and will help in the front row ... Extremely focussed and a quick learner.

JUNIOR (2008): Played in 25 matches, starting all 25 at outside hitter ... Second on the team in kills with 241 ... Posted a .904 service percentage ... Added 38 total blocks and 171 digs on defense ... Second on the team with  268.5 points ... Member of the SSC Commissioner's Fall Honor Roll ... Member of Barry's Fall President's List with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Southern Indiana for Leah Mercer ... As a sophomore, played in 108 games recording 10 services aces and 386 digs ... Averaged 3.04 digs per game ... Earned Academic All-GLVC honors ... As a freshman, played in four matches and five games as a freshman ... Recorded two digs and a service ace against Saint Joseph’s ... Averaged 0.60 digs per game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Madisonville-North Hopkins High for Jon Parker ... Earned six varsity letters in volleyball and diving (three in volleyball and three in diving) ... Averaged five kills, 3.3 digs and 0.5 services aces per game ... Was an All-State performer as well as a Kentucky State All-Tournament Performer in 2004 and 2005 ... Was a three-time All-Region selection and North Hopkins’ record holder in kills and digs ... Played club volleyball for the Evansville River City U-18 Club ... Graduated in the Top 10 percent of her class and was a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Key Club and Spanish Club.

PERSONAL: Daughter of David Ridley and Alfreda Harper ... Has one brother, Drew ... Majoring in excercise science.