2008: Saw action in nine matches ... averaged 1.77 digs per set ... notched season-high six digs in 3-0 sweep of Wesley.

College of Southern Maryland (2006-08): Coached by Michelle Ruble ... named Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Great Mills HS: All-Southern Maryland Athletic Conference First Team pick as well as an All-St. Mary's County Second Team selection ... received the Coach's Award.

Personal: Allyssa Jean Blackburn ... born June 14, 1988 in St. Louis, Mo. ... made Dean's List at CSM ... member of Phi Theta Kappa (two-year college) Honor Society ... daughter of Kim and Randy Blackburn ... has an older sister named Heather.

Why St. Mary's?: "I wanted to enter the academic program as well as be involved in the athletics program.  The school also has a very good reputation."