ON BATES Strong, versatile athlete ... can play both middle and outside ... combination of size and strength should make her a valuable offensive and defensive threat ... will play a lot as a freshman and could start right away. BEFORE MARYLAND Played at Ultimate ... Only played high school volleyball as a freshman and sophomore, opting to train with the Chicago Boys Ultimate Volleyball team as a junior and senior, where she was a captain as a senior ... honorable mention all-state in 2005 and 2006, as well as an all-area selection ... finished second in kills in the area in 2006 ... five-time Junior Olympic qualifier, leading several teams to high finishes, nationally, including a first-place finish at the Asics National Championships in 2007. PERSONAL Kara Marie Bates ... daughter of Don and Katie Bates ... has one brother, Andy, and one sister, Kelli ... father played college basketball at Florida State and Vanderbilt ... brother plays football at Harper College ... enjoys volleyball, shopping, reading, concerts and the beach ... member of Health Club, Varsity Club, Best Buddies, Student Council and SADD in high school ... favorite athlete is Michael Phelps ... chose Maryland for the people, coaches, team and the big-time athletic atmosphere ... also recruited by North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Colorado State ... majoring in communications. |
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