SCHEIDT PASSES UP BASKETBALL TO START CAREER AT UT (continued)

Scheidt was a starter for the Lady Admirals' basketball team, and missing her senior season was a drawback about graduating early.

"I'm really excited but sad I can't play basketball," she said. "I think even if I didn't graduate early I don't think I'd play basketball. They (UT) just said it was my decision but would pretty much prefer me not to play."

David Moore, who resigned as Farragut's coach after the 2009 season, won't forget the summer day in 2007 when Scheidt walked into the gym with her parents and was ready to join the volleyball team.

"We were like, 'She's 5-10 and she's a setter. There aren't many of those,' " Moore said. "She fit right in and was great with the other players and was wonderful to coach."

And the move from Firth, Neb., to Farragut didn't faze Scheidt.

She never looked back.

"I'm unlike many people," Scheidt said. "I was excited to move. I've had great opportunities open up since we moved, so it's been a blessing."

Scheidt helped the Lady Admirals to a 41-10 record this fall before their season ended with a loss at Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett in the state sectionals.

Last year, the Lady Admirals reached the Class AAA state tournament and were eliminated in pool play. They lost to Oak Ridge in the Region 2-AAA semifinals when Scheidt was a sophomore.

Scheidt has her sights set on future goals, not ones that have passed by.

"Last year we went to state. It was a fun experience," she said. "Hopefully we'll get a national championship and an SEC championship in a few years (at UT). I have three really good players (freshmen) coming in with me. . . . I'm really excited about playing with them and I'm excited about the coaches, too."

Scheidt was selected to the 24-player Under Armour All-America first team by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, and her goal is to eventually play in the Olympics. She trained with the U.S. Junior National Team in Chula Vista, Calif., during the Christmas break last year.

Recruited by UT as a setter, the 6-foot-1 Scheidt was an all-court player for Farragut.

"She's just an outstanding player and an even better person," Moore said. "It's been a joy for me to have the opportunity to coach her the last three years. I think she's got a chance to be an excellent player at the next level. I'm just proud of her and proud I had the opportunity to coach her."

Four K2 Players Selected All-KIL First Team

Congratulations go out to four K2 Volleyball players that were selected for All-KIL First Team honors.  Kylann Scheidt, Veronika Cieslik,  Tara Robertson and Santana Ewers have all had an incredible year and certainly deserve the recognition.

Kylann Scheidt was selected as the PrepXtra Player of the year for the second time and is headed to UT to play for the Lady Vols and will start classes there in January.  Kylann played for Farragut and was also chosen as the player of the year for District 4-AAA, tournament MVP and all-region.  Kylann had 357 service points, 88 aces, a 98.3 set percentage, 522 assists, 262 kills and 179 blocks.

Veronika Cieslik is a Senior middle hitter and played for Catholic High School.  She was selected as the District 4-AAA hitter of the year even though she had to play with a back injury.  Veronika has 34 aces, 252 kills, 48 blocks and .307 hitting.

Tara Robertson is a Junior middle hitter and plays for Bearden High School.  Tara was selected as the District 4-AAA co-clocker of the year and helped Bearden win the District 4-AAA championship.  She earned all tournament honors for both District and Regional.  Tara  had 374 kills with a .330 kill percentage and a 93% serve percentage.

Santana Ewers is a Senior Setter/Hitter at Webb.  She helped the Spartans reach the Division II Class A state championship match.  Santana led the team with 603 assists and had 211 service points, 51 aces, 138 kills, 21 blocks and 106 digs.

We are very proud of each one of them for receiving these well-deserved honors.