John Carroll University Athletics

A former Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Year and First Team All-OAC honoree in 1996, Katy Perrone was a guiding force behind the Blue Streaks’ three NCAA tournament teams in the mid 1990’s. One of the top all-around players in the program’s history, Perrone helped John Carroll reach the NCAA round of 16 in 1993 and Elite Eight in both 1994 and 1995. 

Perrone made an immediate impact on the JCU program, as she teamed with fellow Hall of Famer Stacey Mullally to lead the Blue Streaks to an OAC regular season and tournament title in 1993.

Her individual play earned her accolades such as the team’s Outstanding Newcomer in 1993 and Outstanding Defensive Player in 1994, and team captain in 1995 and 1996. Perrone was named to AVCA All-Great Lakes Region team in 1996. 

At the time of her graduation, Perrone held the record for career games played (438) and the conference record with 1,684 digs.

Out of a possible 153 matches in her four years John Carroll won 120, including 30 of 36 OAC regular season matches.