Academic Notes: Plans to major in criminal justice.

At Pima CC: Played one season for head coach Dan Bithell … Earned NJCAA DII All-American honorable mention … Picked up All-ACCAC first-team honors … Selected All-Region I second-team.

At Phoenix College: Played a year for head coach Karen Glover … Played in 40 matches with 16 starts … Led team with 3.93 kills-per-set … All-Conference honorable mention … Part of 2007 team that finished No. 4 in the nation.

At Parker High School: Graduated from Parker High School in Parker, Ariz. … Three-year starter and one-year captain in volleyball for coaches Dan and Marie Maya … Named All-State first-team as a senior … All-State second-team as a junior … All-Conference honorable mention as a sophomore … Member of three conference championship teams from sophomore to senior year … Reached Final Four at 3A state tournament as a senior.

Personal: Born Mary Elizabeth Alford on August 12, 1989 in Laughlin, Nev. … Mother Betty Alford resides in hometown of Parker, Ariz. … Has four brothers and sisters, Kealy (32), Brett (19), Garrett (19), Alicia (17) … Enjoys reading, swimming, and being with friends.