Deja McClendon named Kentucky's Miss Volleyball

Deja McClendon of DuPont Manual High School in Louisville was named 2009 Miss Kentucky Volleyball today by the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association. McClendon, an outside hitter, has committed to play for Penn State University and legendary coach Russ Rose beginning next fall.

KVCA also named the 2009 All-State teams. McClendon and Caitlin Welch of Mercy are appearing on their second KVCA First-Team All-State. Sacred Heart’s Emily Juhl is appearing on the First-Team for the third time.

2009 KVCA First-Team All-State

Kelsey Dunaway, Sacred Heart

Madison Hardy, Mercy

Maddie Hatcher, Paul Laurence Dunbar

Jeni Houser, Assumption

Emily Juhl, Sacred Heart

Jackie Napper, Assumption

Lauren O’Connor, Scott

Leslie Schellhaas, Notre Dame

Alexis Smith, Holy Cross (Louisville)

Courtney Smith, Greenwood

Catlin Welch, Mercy

Jamie Wulfeck, Notre Dame

2009 KVCA Second-Team All-State

Liz Barton, Notre Dame

Catlin Dotson, Sacred Heart

Cayla Flood, St Henry

Erin Fortner, St. Henry

Lindsey Hazelwood, Holy Cross (Louisville)

Kelsey Jones, Allen Central

Jayden Julian, Holy Cross (Covington)

Kelly Moyer, Oldham County

Natalie Penrod, Campbell County

Mikayla Reese, Henry Clay

Courtney Robinson, Assumption

Desirre Wilkerson, DuPont Manual

2009 KVCA Honorable Mention All-State

Meghan Bowers, Presentation

Felicity Britt, Bishop Brossart

Kelly Cole, Paul Laurence Dunbar

Sierra Crum, Ashland Blazer

Jewell Dobson, Mercy

Holly Gallagher, Butler

Claire Gerwig, Assumption

Victoria Halcomb, Letcher County Central

Amy McCoy, Belfry

Cari McMullen, Community Christian

Kes Moore, Piarist

Kimberly Phelps, Pulaski County

Kelly Roberts, Southwestern

Katelyn Skeleton, Ryle

Lauren Tibbs, Scott

Sarah Ulinski, DuPont Manual

Chelsea Votz, North Oldham