Shires Signs Norfolk Catholic's Uhing
Apr 11, 2007 | Volleyball
University of Nebraska at Omaha head volleyball coach Rose Shires announced today the signing of 6-0 middle blocker/outside hitter Kayla Uhing (Norfolk, Neb./Norfolk Catholic HS/South Central Juniors) to North Central Conference and national letters of intent to attend UNO in the fall of 2007.
Kayla Uhing
Norfolk Catholic HS:
"C/ Coached by Gail Borgman at Norfolk Catholic High School
"C/ Lettered all four years in volleyball, basketball, and track
"C/ 2006, third team all-Nebraska volleyball team, Omaha World-Herald
"C/ 2006, first team Class C-1 all-state volleyball, Omaha World-Herald
"C/ 2006, led team to a semifinal appearance at the 2006 Nebraska State Volleyball Tournament
"C/ 2007, third team all-Nebraska basketball team, Omaha World-Herald
"C/ 2006, first team Class C-1 all-state basketball, Omaha World-Herald
"C/ 2007, helped guide NCHS to a runner-up finish at the 2007 Nebraska State Basketball Tournanment
"C/ Three-time all-conference in volleyball and basketball
"C/ Two-time academic all-state selection
"C/ Member of the National Honor Society
"C/ Maintained a 4.0 GPA
Club Volleyball:
"C/ Played for South Central Juniors under head coach Jami Kezeor
Personal:
"C/ Full name is Kayla Nicole Uhing
"C/ Born on May 28, 1989 in Norfolk, Neb.
"C/ Daughter of Dick and Mary Kay Uhing
"C/ Intended major is business
Shires's Quotes:
"Kayla is a strong athlete who will be utilized as both a leftside and middle hitter. She physically possesses the skills to challenge for court time immediately. Kayla will add to the strength of our block and the overall competitiveness of our team. If anyone watched Kayla play in the Class C-1 state championship basketball game, they could immediately appreciate her competitive drive and never-give-up attitude."
Nebraska-Omaha advanced to the NCAA II Tournament for the third-straight season finishing the 2006 season with a 21-7 overall record and a 8-4 conference mark.
Kayla Uhing
Norfolk Catholic HS:
"C/ Coached by Gail Borgman at Norfolk Catholic High School
"C/ Lettered all four years in volleyball, basketball, and track
"C/ 2006, third team all-Nebraska volleyball team, Omaha World-Herald
"C/ 2006, first team Class C-1 all-state volleyball, Omaha World-Herald
"C/ 2006, led team to a semifinal appearance at the 2006 Nebraska State Volleyball Tournament
"C/ 2007, third team all-Nebraska basketball team, Omaha World-Herald
"C/ 2006, first team Class C-1 all-state basketball, Omaha World-Herald
"C/ 2007, helped guide NCHS to a runner-up finish at the 2007 Nebraska State Basketball Tournanment
"C/ Three-time all-conference in volleyball and basketball
"C/ Two-time academic all-state selection
"C/ Member of the National Honor Society
"C/ Maintained a 4.0 GPA
Club Volleyball:
"C/ Played for South Central Juniors under head coach Jami Kezeor
Personal:
"C/ Full name is Kayla Nicole Uhing
"C/ Born on May 28, 1989 in Norfolk, Neb.
"C/ Daughter of Dick and Mary Kay Uhing
"C/ Intended major is business
Shires's Quotes:
"Kayla is a strong athlete who will be utilized as both a leftside and middle hitter. She physically possesses the skills to challenge for court time immediately. Kayla will add to the strength of our block and the overall competitiveness of our team. If anyone watched Kayla play in the Class C-1 state championship basketball game, they could immediately appreciate her competitive drive and never-give-up attitude."
Nebraska-Omaha advanced to the NCAA II Tournament for the third-straight season finishing the 2006 season with a 21-7 overall record and a 8-4 conference mark.
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