Class 3A Feature Athlete (Nov. 1)

Name: Morgan Yurkovich
High School: Thomas Jefferson
Grade: 12
Position: Setter

Background Info: Yurkovich is a four-year letter winner at Thomas Jefferson. In 2015, she was 1st team all section and 2nd team all WPIAL. In 2016, she was 1st team all section and WPIAL as well as top 40 all PVCA player. Morgan is a member of the Pitt Elite Volleyball Club. At TJ, Morgan is a member of the Science Club and Outdoors Club. She is a member of the National Honor Society. This year Morgan was voted Thomas Jefferson's homecoming queen. Morgan will continue her education and volleyball career at Pitt-Johnstown.

Quotes from Thomas Jefferson coach Ron Kelly: "Morgan a three-year starter has grown every year. As captain she leads not only vocally but by example with all her hard work. On the court as a setter she runs our offense and always encourages her teammates. Morgan is one of the best blocking setters in the WPIAL which helps set our defense. It is a privilege to coach a player like Morgan.