Monday, April 21, 2003

FIU Volleyball signs one for the upcoming season

IU volleyball coach Cookie Stevens has announced the signing of Dyionna Smith (Seminole, FL / Seminole High School) to a National Letter of Intent to attend the University and play volleyball for the Golden Panthers.

Smith was a four-year varsity player at Seminole high school in Seminole, Florida, coached by Fran Cosich. Dyionna was voted to the North County All-Conference team as a junior when she led the team to the Seminole district runner up spot. She was voted team captain as a senior and led the team to the Seminole 2002 district championship.

Smith plays club ball for Pinellas Heat Elite, coached by A.J. Joseph. An avid beach player, she finished second in the AAU Jr. Regional Beach Championships and also garnered runner-up honors at the USA J.O. Beach Championships.

"At 6'1", Smith will add height to the setter's position," Stevens said. "Dyionna will be asked to take on many responsibilities as a freshman. She will be expected to compete for the starting setting position this year."