Marisa Kawa
Freshman
6-0 Middle Blocker
Naperville, IL (Naperville Central High School)
Major: Undeclared
Coach Duncan on Kawa: “Marisa is another one of our freshman we will be counting on this season.  She will be coming in and playing a middle blocking position.  This is a key spot for us this season because last year it was one of our weaknesses.  She is a young, but experienced athletic player that will help us in terms of strengthening our block and attack.  We look for her to develop very quickly.”

Career Highlights:

Graduate of Naperville Central High School... high school team finished as state runners-up... honorable mention notice in DVC... member of NCHS team that finished eighth at nationals... had 4.0 GPA in both semesters of her senior year.

Personal Profile:

Nickname - Mer; Birthdate - February 6; Parents - Ed and Pat; Family - one older sister; Favorite Color - Purple; Favorite Snack - Popsicles; Favorite Song - Stand My Ground (Tom Petty); Favorite Actor - Nicholas Cage; Favorite Sports Team - Chicago Bulls; Person I would most like to have lunch with - Dave Matthews; Where I would most like to live - Los Angeles; University I would most like to compete against - UCLA; Most memorable experience I have ever had - playing at the state finals; Most incredible gift I have ever received - a trip to South Padre Island; My hero - Michael Jordan; Three words that capture me - Spontaneous, Determined, Sincere; I wish - to be happy, successful and famous.