#1 Jayme Linne Lisher

Freshman, outside hitter from Lawrence, Kan.

Lisher's competive spirit is apparent in her choice of favorite quote: "I hate to lose more than I like to win." She was a three-sport athlete for all four years at Free State High School as a basketball player and an All-Kansas javelin thrower in track. She received the FCA's Athletic Integrity Award and intends to be a teacher. Lisher is also strong academically - she was a member of National Honor Society, on the honor roll and a Kansas City Star Scholar-Athlete.

#5 Kendra Lee Cody

Freshman, outside hitter / defensive specialist from Longton, Kan.

Cody brings versatile athletic talent to the Wildcats. In high school, she was All-Mineral Belt League in basketball, softball, track and volleyball, and qualified for the state championship in the 100-meter dash. Cody has had so many sports memories that she said she can't narrow her favorite sports memory down to just one. "I could name three or four or more in every sport," she said. Cody was Elk Valley High's valedictorian.

#8 Brooke Glenn

Junior, outside hitter from Topeka, Kan.

Glenn is a crowd favorite with her punishing spike and jump-serve. She is also a critic's choice - she was an All-Heart of America Athletic Conference selection as a sophomore when she led an experienced and talented team in kills. Glenn is expected to be the Wildcats' front-line leader in 2003.

#9 Meredith Ann Horne

Sophomore, setter from Kansas City, Mo.

Many freshman would have been overwhelmed in the situation Horne found herself in last season. On a team featuring five All-Conference selections and three seniors, she was expected to replace an All-American setter. Horne stepped up to the challenge, though, and established herself as a setter who connected well with her team and could also attack. In high school, she was a Kansas City Star Scholar-Athlete and nominated for Christian Student-Athlete of the Year.

#10 Barbara Ruth Ludwig

Freshman, outside hitter from Shawnee, Kan.

Ludwig had a dream season her senior year at Bishop Miege High School. She led her team to Kansas' 6A state title and played the best volleyball of her career at the state tournament. She was named 1st team All-Kansas, All-Johnson County and All-Eastern Kansas League. The musical Ludwig was on Bishop Miege's high honor roll, a member of the National Honor Society and was a finalist for Baker's Harter Scholar.

#11 Sarah Michelle Douglass

Sophomore, libero/outside hitter from Overland Park

Douglass' energy was a bonus to the team during her freshman season and Allen expects further improvements during her sophomore campaign. Her quickness, intensity and ability to communicate could make her the team's future libero.

#12 Courtney Delane Horne

Freshman, middle hitter/outside hitter from Lee's Summit, Mo.

Horne is already stepping out of her older sister's shadow. While Meredith Horne, one year her elder, quickly established herself as the Wildcats' premier setter in 2002, Courtney is likely to distinguish herself as a "tremendous blocker" with her explosiveness and leaping ability according to head coach Kathy Allen. Horne was on Lee's Summit High School's Principal Honor Roll and Citizenship Honor Roll for four years and was Academic All-State for two years. She also received a varsity letter in swimming.

#13 Stacie Renee Garland

Sophomore, setter from Lawrence, Kan.

Work ethic and a team-first attitude are not always apparent in freshmen, but Garland possessed both during her first year at Baker. She was a three-sport athlete at Free State High School and made the honor roll during her first year at Baker.

#14 Leslie Breanne Kersting

Freshman, right side/libero from Topeka, Kan.

Kersting is not only versatile on the volleyball court, she's versatile on any athletic field. She will play catcher and first base on the Wildcat softball team in the spring and also played basketball at Shawnee Heights High School. Her older sister Lindsey was an All-MIAA setter at Washburn University and is now an assistant coach at Baker.

#15 Emily Grabner

Sophomore, outside hitter / defensive specialist from Salina, Kan.

Grabner managed significant varsity playing time as a freshman on a senior-laden 2002 squad. Her "coachability" and athletic ability set her apart. She is a multi-event athlete on Baker's track & field team.

#16 Elaine Therese Meyer

Senior, libero from Wichita, Kan.

Meyer has received rave reviews since taking over as Baker's libero when the position was implemented in 2002. The tenacious defensive specialist has broken all of the team's defensive records and was named first-team All-Heart of America Athletic Conference and second-team All-Region. She is also a leader in the classroom: the Spanish and communications major is both a HAAC and All-American Scholar-Athlete. She was a co-captain last season and all-conference as a defensive specialist in 2001.

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#17 Jana Smith

Freshman, outside hitter/middle hitter from Topeka, Kan.

Smith was a two-sport star in high school who also excelled in the classroom. She was first-team All-Topeka in both softball (three times) and volleyball, first-team All-League in softball, and a Kansas Volleyball Association All-Star. Her work in the classroom earned her a spot on the National Honor Roll for two years and a spot on Washburn Rural High's Outstanding Honor Roll all eight semesters. She also received the National Student-Athlete Award.

#19 Michelle Lindsay Seta

Sophomore, middle hitter from Arvada, Colo.

Seta's volleyball career is on a steep learning curve. She received Pomona High School's Most Improved Blocker Award in 2000 and Baker head coach Kathy Allen has seen "remarkable improvement" during the latest offseason. Despite her lack of experience, she earned playing time on a successful 2002 varsity squad.

#20 Vanessa Ri'Cae Wardy

Freshman, middle hitter from Tonganoxie, Kan.

Wardy lettered in volleyball all three years of her career at Tonganoxie High School. As a senior, she was named first-team All-Kaw Valley League and also named to the Lawrence Journal-World's All-Area team.

#21 Hannah Rae Stanage

Sophomore, outside hitter / right side from LaCygne, Kan.

Stanage received varsity playing time as a freshman at several positions and belied her youth by remaining calm and steady on the court, even during crunch time. She was first-team All-Frontier League in both volleyball in basketball in high school, received honorable mention All-Kansas in basketball and set the Prairie View High School record for kills and blocks in volleyball.

#24 Emily Suzanne Allred

Sophomore, middle hitter from Salina, Kan.

Allred didn't wait long for varsity playing time at Baker. She became a starter as a freshman and finished second on the team in blocks (tops among returning players) and fourth in kills. She is just as strong academically: the Biology/Pre-Medicine major had a perfect 4.0 GPA as a freshman. She was a three-sport athlete at Salina High School as an All-I70 League selection in basketball and a state qualifier in swimming.

#25 Renay Danielle Carter

Freshman, middle hitter/right side from Overbrook, Kan.

Carter was a three-sport athlete at Santa Fe Trail High School. She was her class' salutatorian, a Kansas Honor Scholar and a member of the Principal's Honor Roll.