The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Future Blazers Garner All-America Accolades
2/15/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Feb. 15, 2008
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Heather Thomas and McKenzie Wilson, both of whom have committed to come play volleyball at UAB next season, have been named PrepVolleyball.com High School All-Americans. The two Alabama natives will join three other newcomers on the Blazers roster in 2008.
Thomas will come to UAB from Bob Jones High School where she completed a stellar scholastic career this past fall. The Huntsville, Ala. native was a Birmingham News Super All-State Team selection in addition to being named to the publication's all-metro squad. In addition, Thomas was a 2007 Alabama Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) First Team pick.
Thomas garnered all-tournament honors en route to leading her team to a second place finish in the 2007 Alabama State Tournament A varsity starter since her freshman season, Thomas was a 2005 all-state honorable mention and was named one of Prepvolleyball.com's Defensive Dandies in 2006.
Wilson brings her talents to UAB from Grissom High School where she earned 2007 Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year recognition. The Huntsville, Ala. native was a two-time AVCA first-team All-State selection, while also garnering Huntsville Times All-Metro and Birmingham News Super All-State honors in both 2006 and 2007.
Wilson played on four successful teams at Grissom, playing in two state championship matches (2004 & 2005) in addition to a quarterfinal showing in 2006 and a semifinal effort in 2007.
