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Sara Sykes

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Sara Sykes

Position:
Libero/Defensive Specialist
Height:
5-2
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Prev School:
James Madison
Hometown:
Gilbert, SC
High School:
Lexington

2024 (James Madison)

Played in 16 sets and nine matches
Finished with nine digs
Appeared in first match against Ball State (Sept. 6)

Prior to JMU:

South Carolina 4A/5A All-Star
5A All-Region
Three Year letter winner and team captain at Lexington High School

Personal:

Daughter of David and Leslie Sykes
Majoring in Biology
Has one brother, Wells (21), and a sister - Lizzie (17)
Brother, Wells, plays college baseball at The Citadel

UAB vs ECU Post Game Press Conference

Sunday, March 08

UAB vs North Texas Post Game Press Conference

Sunday, March 01

UAB MBB vs Tulane Post Game Press Conference

Sunday, February 15

UAB MBB vs Rice Postgame

Sunday, February 08

Crook Swing

Crook Named to American All-Conference First Team

Thursday, November 20

Crook Celebration

Crook Wins Third Consecutive Offensive Player of the Week

Monday, November 17

Crook Celebration

Blazers Sweep 49ers to Wrap Season

Sunday, November 16

Team Huddle

Pirate Comeback Eliminates Blazers from Postseason Race

Friday, November 14

Legacy Credit Union

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