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  Liesl Tesch

Liesl Tesch

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
New Berlin, Wis.

High School:
Wisconsin Lutheran

Height:
5-10

Position:
OH

Sat out 2006 season as a medical redshirt

SOPHOMORE NOTES: Ranked third on the team with 252 kills and an average of 2.60 kills per game ... put down a career-high 24 kills in a win over Wright State Oct. 1 ... hit .435 (13K-3E-23TA) to lead the Phoenix past Butler Sept. 30 ... tallied 18 kills and tied a career best with five block assists in a Horizon League tournament win over Youngstown State Nov. 17 ... set a collegiate best with three service aces on two occasions - at North Dakota State Sept. 10 and vs. Butler Sept. 30

FRESHMAN NOTES: Played in 28 games as a reserve attacker for the Phoenix ... recorded five kills and three blocks in a win over DePaul, including the final two kills of the match

HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-conference in the powerhouse Little 10 league ... honorable mention all-state pick by the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association ... holds the school record in the high jump and was a state meet qualifier in the event ... member of the Milwaukee Sting Volleyball Club

PERSONAL: Daughter of Chip and Barbara Tesch ... oldest of seven children, including Adam, Erica, Sonya, Rachel, Caleb and Natalie ... enjoys movies and music ... birthdate is May 12, 1986 ... major is communications