May 2, 2007
STEPHENS STARS SIGN CARA LEIS AS NAIA THREE-SPORT RECRUIT FOR 2007-2008
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Stephens College announces the signing of Cara Leis, a senior at Rapid City Central High School in Rapid City, S.D., for the 2007-2008 academic year. Leis will sign her letter of intent to play volleyball, basketball and softball at 1 p.m. (MT) on Thursday, May 3, 2007, at Rapid City Central H.S. Leis is a 5’9” outside hitter, guard/forward and outfielder. Stephens also offers NAIA sports teams in cross country, swimming and tennis.
“Cara is a very talented student-athlete who has the ability to balance numerous athletic and other extracurricular activities and complete them all at a high level.” said Dane Pavlovich, Stephens College associate athletic director and head basketball coach. “She will represent Stephens very well as a three-sport athlete.”
Volleyball Accomplishments:
- Three-year letter winner
- Team captain
- State AA All-Tournament team
- All Conference-Greater Dakota Conference
Basketball Accomplishments:
- Team captain
- Best Free Throw Percentage Award
- Defensive Player of the Year
- Fox Channel 7 Powerade Athlete of the Week
Other Athletic Accomplishments:
- Member of the Dakota State Championship ASA softball team league champions
- State runner-up in high jump
- Elite 15 nominee by the South Dakota High School Activities Association
- Wendy’s High School Heisman Finalist
- Nominee for South Dakota High School Athlete of the Year
Stephens College, established in 1833, is historically committed to meeting the changing needs of women. Stephens engages students in an innovative educational experience focused on pre-professional fields and the performing arts and grounded in the liberal arts.
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