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A versatile player who can score in many different ways, Sykora will look to pick up right where she left off a year ago and anchor the middle for the Blue Streaks … Also poses a formidable threat for opposing offenses as a blocker in front of the net.

2011
Appeared in 24 matches and came on strong as a solid offensive talent on the front line ... Recorded a career-high 14 kills at Wilmington (10/8/11).

2010
In her freshman season as a Blue Streak, she led the team in both aces and blocks with 42 and 92, respectively ... Appearing in all 30 matches, she also tallied 175 kills and 62 digs.

High School
Played a key part of the magical season enjoyed by Stow-Munroe Falls (OH) High School as the Bulldogs won district and regional en route to a "Final Four" appearance in the OHSAA Tournament her senior year ... Earned All-Conference accolades in 2009 ... Played for head coach Scott Carter at Stow, and picked up the team's Coaches Award as a senior and the Most Improved Award as a junior ... Honor Roll student who graduated with a 3.0 grade point average.

Academics & Personal
Majoring in Early Childhood Education at JCU ... Has performed volunteer work at South Pointe Hospital and St. Thomas Aquinas ... Daughter of Rick and Margaret Sykora.