Pronounced: Heather Tice
Lion Career
2008 (Freshman): Played in 13 games as a serving and defensive specialist ... recorded her first collegiate dig against George Washington (9/6) at Rec Hall ... picked up a dig against Northwestern (11/21) ... tallied a dig against Yale (12/6).
High School
Four-year volleyball and one-year track letterwinner at Parkland High School in Allentown, Pa. ... two-year varsity volleyball team captain for the Trojans ... helped the squad to an 18-5 record during senior season ... following senior season was named first team all-conference, first team all-district, first team all-state ... twice named the Parkland Outstanding Volleyball Player of the Year ... 2007 was the highest program finish in Parkland volleyball history ... team champions of the Avon Grove tournament and finalists at the Haverford tournament, also earning the silver medal in District 11 and a fifth-place ranking in the state ... inducted into the Parkland Hall of Fame ... member of the Principal[apos]s List, High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, ASL National Honor Society, Key Club, ASL Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... earned the National Honor Society Scholarship Award in Physical Education ... LVC Scholar Athlete ... member of the Synergy 18[apos]s club volleyball program in Valley Forge, Pa. ... team finished 26th out of 48 at nationals ... at the Northeast Qualifier, squad finished in the top four of the gold division ... team earned gold medals at both the Martin Luther King Classic and the KRVA Bid Tournament.
Personal
Born Heather Kay Tice on Nov. 16, 1989 in Allentown, Pa. ... parents are Richard and Debbie Tice ... has two brothers, Richard (24) and Justin (21) ... aunt and cousin have attended Penn State ... plans on majoring in education ... names sports, working out, music and dogs as hobbies, Rascal Flatts, Colbie Caillat, Carrie Underwood and Red Hot Chili Peppers at favorite musical entertainers, English as favorite school subject, the Philadelphia Eagles as favorite pro sports team, Michael Jordan as favorite athlete, 'The Last Lecture' as favorite book, 'Will & Grace' and 'Friends' as favorite television shows, 'Remember the Titans' as favorite movie, Denzel Washington as favorite actor, Angelina Jolie as favorite actress and the Outer Banks as favorite place to visit.
Quoting Russ Rose
'Heather is a spirited kid that works hard and has improved her passing and back row skills. There isn[apos]t a lot of opportunity for the back row players, but Heather has a nice role on the team with her energy and attitude.'
Tice[apos]s Expectations
'One team, one pulse, one goal...number three!'