Kira Speer
- position OH
- height 6-1
- class Freshman
- Hometown Durham, N.C.
- High school Riverside
- position OH
- height 6-1
- class Freshman
- Hometown Durham, N.C.
- High school Riverside
Kira Speer Bio
2012 (FRESHMAN): Sat out the year with intentions of taking a redshirt.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: A four-year letter-winner in volleyball for coach Mike Hodge at Riverside High School … Led the Pirates to two-straight PAC-6 titles, including to a 26-3 record during her senior year … Posted 3.9 kills and 2.8 digs per set during her senior season, earning PAC-6 Player of the Year honors and the team MVP … Two-time captain and All-PAC-6 player … Played with the Triangle club with coach Mike Schall.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Kevin and Marcy, Kira Carlson Speer has one younger sister, Casey … Lists Anne Hathaway as her favorite actress … Says her dad was her biggest volleyball influence, believing in her and pushing her … Chose South Carolina because of the nationally-recognized international business school.
