Class 1A Feature Athlete (Oct. 10)

Name: Bevanny Stearman
High School: Leechburg
Grade: 12
Position: Middle Hitter

Background Info: A 5-10 senior and two-year starter, Stearman is a scholar athlete, a member of National Honor Society, co-editor of the yearbook, and recently crowned Homecoming Queen. A beast on the block, Stearman works hard to touch every ball at the net. During the Blue Devils' comeback section win against Vincentian, she dominated up front with 9 kills and 8 blocks. Bev was also awarded the Ellen Toy "We Serve First" scholarship her sophomore year.

Quotes from Leechburg coach Eve Hebrank: "Bev has always been my gentle giant and has most recently come out of her shell as a force at the net. She has great balance between skill and court awareness, always focused on hitting to the empty spots. It has been thrilling to watch her game improve year after year!"