July 9, 2003

Columbia, S.C. – Incoming freshman Katelyn Panzau was recently named to the USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships 18-Club All-Tournament Team. Panzau, one of 17 girls selected, is a setter for Team St. Louis 181, which competed in the Gold Championship Bracket and tied for fifth in the overall tournament. The Junior Olympics were held June 25-July 2 in Atlanta, Ga. where 64 teams competed in the 18 Club Division.

“This is a great honor for Katelyn and she is very deserving,” said head coach Kim Christopher. “She played well at Nationals and I am excited that she is being recognized for her efforts.”

Panzau is a 5-11 two-time Illinois All-State setter who attended Bellville Township High School West. The setter is also one of Volleyball Magazine’s Fab 50 picks and will begin practice with the Gamecocks in August.

The USA Volleyball Junior Olympics (Junior National Championships) is an annual indoor championship that attracts elite junior players and their families from throughout the country.